Title:
Creep and Shrinkage and the Design of Supertall Buildings-A Case Study:
The Burj Dubai Tower
Author(s):
W.F. Baker, D.S. Korista, L.C. Novak, J. Pawlikowski, and B. Young
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
246
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
133-148
Keywords:
Burj Dubai; column shortening; creep; gravity sidesway; high-rise; shrinkage; vertical shortening
DOI:
10.14359/18983
Date:
9/1/2007
Abstract:
The Burj Dubai tower, which is currently under construction, will be the world’s tallest structure. This paper addresses the structural system utilized for the Burj Dubai tower and the structural design implications of creep and shrinkage of the high performance reinforced concrete vertical load carrying elements.