Tall Buildings Flashcards
1
Q
Key sub systems
A
floors and floor construction
vertical and horizontal load resisting systems
structural joints
energy dissipation systems for buildings subject to
dynamic effects
2
Q
Factors effecting choice of floor
A
- nature of the building structure: steel/concrete
- loadings
- span
- degree of fire performance required
- provison for services
- degree of sound insulation
- cost/speed & adaptability
3
Q
Types of floor construction
A
Insitu - flat slab, beam and slab, ribbed slab
Structural steelwork - precast concrete planks, composite
pre-cast concrete - pre-cast concrete planks, composite
