The global construction landscape is witnessing a continued surge in high-rise development with increasing sophistication and height. These buildings are complex and expensive structures, built on varied ground conditions from poor soil to rock. While existing books on tall building design typically focus on fundamental structural analysis and design principles, there remains a significant gap in practical guidance.
Analysis and Design of Tall Reinforced Concrete Buildings addresses this critical gap by drawing on the authors' extensive practical experience and cutting-edge research to create seamless connections between foundational design principles and contemporary engineering practice.
Designed to serve the entire spectrum of construction professionals, this comprehensive guide provides essential design guidance throughout every phase of construction projects. Whether you're a graduate student building foundational knowledge or a junior practitioner seeking practical insights for real-world applications, this book offers the depth and breadth necessary to navigate the complexities of modern tall building design and construction.
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Yun Ming Cheng is an Associate Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a special interest in slope stability analysis, and is author of Slope Stability Analysis and Stabilization and Analysis, Design and Construction of Foundations.
Chi Wai Law is a structural design engineer based in Hong Kong with forty years' experience working on high-rise buildings, deep basements, and various types of foundations.