• Skeletal Structural Framing Methods in Tall Buildings

    Skeletal Structural Framing Methods in Tall Buildings

    There has been a surge in tall, slender buildings throughout urban centers due to population growth and increasing value of land. A variety of structural framing systems can be utilized that weigh construction cost versus lateral stiffness. Design consideration must be made for extreme conditions including high winds and seismic activity. Emerging technologies provide opportunities…