Title:
Structural Design of The Humanities and Social Sciences Building at York University
Author(s):
Demetri Zavitzianos
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
65
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
169-175
Keywords:
multistory building;post-tensioning;prestressed concrete;reinforced concrete; ridgid frames;school buildings;shrinkage;structural design; temperature.
DOI:
10.14359/7464
Date:
3/1/1968
Abstract:
Presents a structural description of the nine story, 560 ft long Humanities and Social Sciences Building now under construction at York University, Toronto. The building consists of two main blocks connected by a corridor link structure. It is constructed of rigid concrete frames supporting concrete joists and braced laterally by interior shear walls. Both the extreme length of the building and various architectural requirements such as interrupted columns created serious structural complications. These are discussed in addition to shrinkage and temperature effects which resulted in severe reinforcement requirements.