Title:
Behavior of Multi-Outrigger Braced Tall Building Structures
Author(s):
B. Stafford Smith and I. 0. Nwaka
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
63
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
515-542
Keywords:
bending moments; bracing; columns (supports) ; high-rise buildings; lateral pressure; loads (forces); mathematical models; structural analysis
DOI:
10.14359/6664
Date:
8/1/1980
Abstract:
A study is made of the forces and displacements in multi-outrigger tall building structures. Simplified general equations are developed for the restraining moment of the out-riggers, the reduction in drift and the optimum location of the outriggers for maximum drift reduction. The efficiencies of various optimum and evenly spaced outrigger systems are presented. The assumptions used make the method of analysis suitable only for preliminary design guidance; however, some valuable general conclusions relating to the number and location of outriggers are drawn.