Practical guidance on how modern high-rise buildings go up, with a focus on steel frames and fireproofing.
This edition of Architectural Engineering offers practical methods and illustrated examples to help architects, engineers, and students understand the design and construction of tall buildings.
The book surveys structural systems, fire protection, and the sequence of calculations from floors to foundations. It expands on real-world examples from major cities and emphasizes methods thatBalancing safety, economy, and durability in high-rise construction.
- Skeleton or cage construction and how it supports tall buildings
- Fireproofing, materials, and methods used in steel-frame design
- Detailed discussion of floors, arches, walls, spandrels, and wind-bracing
- Foundations, grilles, columns, and base connections with practical calculations
Ideal for readers of architectural and structural engineering, this book serves as a solid reference for understanding practical, fire-resistant high-building construction.