The collapse of several tall composite buildings over the last two decades has shown that performance tall, and complex in fire is a necessary design consideration ought to go beyond simple code compliance. To this end, advancements field numerical simulation both thermomechanical response structures have been made. In isolation, practical benefit these limited, their true potential only unlock...

The article determines that the priority factor of energy efficiency at design stage is optimal functional and planning solution educational buildings; established architectural techniques aimed improving higher education institutions, including compaction clear zoning, implementation compact solutions for buildings structures, blocking in one or adjacent areas several free economic cooperation...

Abstract—This study estimates the seismic demands of tall buildings with central symmetric setbacks by using nonlinear time history analysis. Three setback structures, all 60-story high with setback in three levels, are used for evaluation. The effects of irregularities occurred by setback are evaluated by determination of global-drift, story-displacement and story drift. Story-displacement is ...

In cities with tall buildings, emergency responders need an accurate floor level location to find 911 callers quickly. We introduce a system to estimate a victim’s floor level via their mobile device’s sensor data in a two-step process. First, we train a neural network to determine when a smartphone enters or exits a building via GPS signal changes. Second, we use a barometer equipped smartphon...

This paper describes a methodology for applying machine learning to problems of conceptual design, and presents a case study of learning design rules for wind bracings in tall buildings. Design rules are generated by induction from examples of minimum weight designs. This study investigates the applicability of machine learning methods which are capable of constructive induction, that is of aut...

Skyscrapers are arguably impressive, excessive, essential and ubiquitous in the intense landscapes of contemporary global cities. As a typology these towers are unparalleled in their costs, demands, parameters and presence. Perhaps more so than any region on the planet, the realities, including both remarkable challenges and outstanding opportunities, of building tall is illustrated and demonst...