Vertical Double-layer Space Structures in Super-tall Buildings
Author(s): |
Hendry Sutjiadi
Andrew Charleson |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | 35th Annual Symposium of IABSE / 52nd Annual Symposium of IASS / 6th International Conference on Space Structures: Taller, Longer, Lighter - Meeting growing demand with limited resources, London, United Kingdom, September 2011 |
Published in: | IABSE-IASS 2011 London Symposium Report |
Year: | 2011 |
Abstract: |
Double-layer space structures have been widely used as horizontal structures because of their advantages as strong and light-weight structures, but never been used vertically. The author sees the potential of double-layer space structures as a structural system of super-tall buildings. A 100-storey building is modelled and analyses on structural efficiency and integration with architectural and services systems are conducted in order to see the feasibility of their application. The results show that these structures are relatively efficient compared to current tall structural systems. Integration of structural and services systems by positioning the majority of structural and services components in the building perimeter provides more usable area, which leads to building space efficiency. The uniqueness of the structural geometry offers more alternatives in integrated design of building facades, entrances, interior space and complex building geometries. |
Keywords: |
architecture structure efficiency tall buildings integration services High-rise double-layer space structure
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