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Chapter 1 - Executive summary
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Chapter 2 - Introduction
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Chapter 3 - Damping considerations in tall buildings
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Chapter 4 - An introduction to dynamic modification devices
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Chapter 5 - Design procedures for tall buildings with dynamic modification devices
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Chapter 6 - Architectural aspects and building system interaction
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Chapter 7 - Testing, inspection, and maintenance
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Chapter 8 - Case studies of tall buildings with dynamic modification devices
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Chapter 9 - Future of dynamic modification systems
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Chapter 10 - Tall building with dynamic modification systems trend data
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Chapter 11 - Conclusions
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Appendix A
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References
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Index
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About the book
Description
Damping Technologies for Tall Buildings provides practical advice on the selection, design, installation and testing of damping systems. Richly illustrated with images and schematics, this book presents expert commentary on different damping systems, giving readers a way to accurately compare between different device categories and gain and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition, the book covers their economical and sustainability implications. Case studies are included to provide a direct understanding on the possible applications of each device category.
Damping Technologies for Tall Buildings provides practical advice on the selection, design, installation and testing of damping systems. Richly illustrated with images and schematics, this book presents expert commentary on different damping systems, giving readers a way to accurately compare between different device categories and gain and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition, the book covers their economical and sustainability implications. Case studies are included to provide a direct understanding on the possible applications of each device category.
Key Features
- Provides an expert guide on the selection and deployment of the various types of damping technologies
- Drawn from extensive contributions from international experts and research projects that represent the current state-of-the-art and design in damping technologies
- Includes 25+ real case studies collected with very detailed information on damping design, installation, testing and other building implications
- Provides an expert guide on the selection and deployment of the various types of damping technologies
- Drawn from extensive contributions from international experts and research projects that represent the current state-of-the-art and design in damping technologies
- Includes 25+ real case studies collected with very detailed information on damping design, installation, testing and other building implications
Details
ISBN
978-0-12-815963-7
Language
English
Published
2018
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Imprint
Butterworth-Heinemann