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