High-Rise Manual

by Eisele, Johann

• ISBN13: 9783764302740
• ISBN10: 3764302747
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Birkhauser Architecture

Summary

What constitutes a high-rise building? A high-rise is, in fact, any building with more than 9 storeys and not just those striking skyscrapers which shape modern city skylines. In the past architects who designed such structures used to be the exception but in the last 10 years more and more architectural offices have begun to focus on this type of building. However, the sheer complexity of designing and planning the construction of a high-rise as opposed to other building types requires a wealth of specialized experience and expertise. The High-Rise Manual is the first comprehensive reference work on this subject. All relevant aspects of such an undertaking are examined in detail by some 24 specialist authors. Each step is extensively documented including the initial project planning, the building organisation, the laying of the foundations, the supporting structure, the building technology, the office design, and the Facility Management. Theoretical contributions present the basic principles of select

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Typology and Design
A Brief History of the High-rise	p. 8
Typology	p. 10
Design and Construction Technology and Building Operation
Project Development: High-rise Project from the Developer and Investor Perspective	p. 24
Project Management: A Management Tool for Temporary Organizations	p. 28
Organization of Office Towers	p. 40
Site Operation: Site Operational Issues during High-rise Construction	p. 50
Geotechnics: Geotechnical Aspects of the Planning and Building of High-rises	p. 58
Load-bearing Structures	p. 76
Construction and Design	p. 96
Structural Dynamics	p. 106
Effects of Wind	p. 116
Facade structures	p. 126
Facade Technologies	p. 138
Insolation and Shading	p. 152
Building Systems	p. 162
Integrated Concepts: Ideas, Realizations, Perspectives, Ideas for the Future	p. 182
Fire Protection	p. 194
Elevator Installations	p. 204
Facility Management	p. 212
Appendix
Subject Index	p. 221
Bibliography	p. 224
Project Index	p. 228
List of Authors	p. 230
Picture Credits	p. 233
Acknowledgements	p. 235
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