Preface ii
The Author iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of Content vi
Table of Figure xi
Index xviii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Aims and Scope 1
1.2 Main Structural Design Problems 2
1.3 Introduction of Finite Element Method 3
1.4 Conclusion 8
Reference 9
Chapter 2 Major Modelling programs and Building information modelling (BIM) 9
Abstract 9
2.1 Fundamentals of Analysis Programs 9
2.2 Building Information Modelling (BIM) 22
2.3 Main Analysis Programs in current Design Practice 23
2.4 Major Draughting Program 26
2.5 Method to Model Complex Geometry 27
Reference 37
Chapter 3 Tall Buildings 38
Abstract 38
3.1 Introduction 38
3.2 Structural Systems of Tall Buildings 38
3.3 Lateral Resisting Systems and Modeling Examples 47
3.4 Modelling Example of Burj Khalifa 68
Define 73
3.5 Modelling Example of Taipei 101 with tuned mass damper (TMD) 74
3.6 Conclusion 79
Reference 79
Chapter 4 Earthquake Analysis of Buildings 79
Abstract 92
4.1 Introduction 92
4.2 Basic Earthquake Knowledge 92
4.3 Basic Dynamic Knowledge 93
4.4 Modelling Example of the Response Spectrum Analysis using SAP2000 101
4.5 Time History Analysis and Modelling Example using SAP2000 109
4.6 Push over Analysis and Modelling example using SAP2000 116
Reference 124
Chapter 5 Progressive Collapse Analysis 125
Abstract 125
5.1 Introduction 125
5.2 Design Guidance for Progressive Collapse Analysis 125
5.3 Risk Assessment 139
5.4 Design and Analysis Method 140
5.5 Modelling Example of Progressive Collapse Analysis using SAP2000--Non-linear Dynamic Procedure 143
Reference 151
Chapter 6 Blast and Impact Loading 151
Abstract 151
6.1 Introduction 161
6.2 Fundamentals of Blast Loading 161
6.3 Introduction of SPH Theory 164
6.4 Modeling Examples of impact loading analysis using Coupled SPH and FEA Method in ABAQUS? 166
Reference 184
Chapter 7 Structural Fire Analysis 185
Abstract 185
7.1 Introduction 185
7.2 Basic Knowledge of Heat Transfer 185
7.3 Fire Development Process 198
7.4 Fire Protection Method 199
7.5 Fire Temperature Curve 200
7.6 Determination of the Thermal Response of Structural Members 202
7.7 Structural Fire Design 202
7.8 Major Modelling Techniques for Structural Fire Analysis 203
7.9 Modelling Example of Heat Transfer Analysis using ABAQUS 204
Reference 221
Chapter 8 Space Structures 221
Abstract 221
8.1 Introduction 234
8.2 Type of Space Structures 234
8.3 Design Load 239
8.4 Stability Analysis of Space Structure 240
8.5 Modeling Example of a Single Layer Dome using SAP2000 (including global buckling analysis) 243
8.6 Nonlinear Geometric Analysis of Tensegrity Structures 250
8.7 Modeling Example of Tensigrity Dome using SAP2000 (Non-linear Geometrical Analysis) 252
Reference 260
Chapter 9 Bridge Structures 260
Abstract 260
9.1 Introduction 277
9.2 Structural Types of Bridges 277
9.3 Structural Design of Bridge Structure 281
9.4 Design Loading 281
9.5 Modelling Example of Milau Viaduct using CSI Bridge 283
9.6 Modelling Example of Forth Bridge using SAP2000 290
Reference 298
Chapter 10 Foot Induced Vibration 298
10.1 Abstract 298
10.2 Introduction to Vibration Problems in Structural Design 314
10.3 Characteristic of Foot Induced Dynamic Loads 314
10.4 Acceptance Criteria 316
10.5 Loading Representation of Foot Induced Vibration 319
10.6 Modelling Example of Vibration Analysis for the Millennium Bridge using SAP2000 (Time Based Method) 321
10.7 Modelling Example of Vibration Analysis of Hospital Floor using ABAQUS? (Frequency Based Method) 329
10.8 Reference 340