Seminar on Tall Buildings

An expert seminar on the design, analysis, and construction challenges of tall buildings, featuring insights from industry professionals and researchers.

Event Type

Seminar

Date

24 January 2024

Venue

Civil Engineering Department, IIT Hyderabad

Seminar on Tall Buildings

Date: 24th January 2024

This expert seminar brought together professionals and researchers to discuss the unique challenges and innovative solutions in tall building design and construction.

Topics Covered

  • Structural Systems for Tall Buildings
  • Wind and Seismic Design Considerations
  • Foundation Engineering for High-Rise Structures
  • Construction Technology and Methods
  • Sustainability in Tall Building Design

Key Discussions

Structural Systems

  • Moment-resisting frames
  • Braced frames and shear walls
  • Outrigger and belt truss systems
  • Tube structures and bundled tubes

Design Challenges

  • Lateral load resistance
  • Serviceability requirements
  • Progressive collapse prevention
  • Fire safety considerations

Construction Aspects

  • Formwork systems
  • Concrete pumping technology
  • Steel erection methods
  • Quality control practices

Expert Speakers

The seminar featured talks from experienced professionals in tall building design and construction, sharing real-world case studies and lessons learned.

Target Audience

  • Structural engineers
  • Architects
  • Construction professionals
  • Research scholars
  • Graduate students