Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design in Structural Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago & Technion Institute of Technology Research Professor and Brindley Engineering Structural Engineering Consultant Mustafa Mahamid, PhD, SE, PE, F.SEI, F.ASCE, F.ACI, releases Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design of Tall and Supertall Buildings, Third Edition, 3rd Edition.
Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design of Tall and Supertall Buildings, Third Edition,3rd Edition by Mustafa Mahamid and Bungale Taranath focuses mainly on structural systems classified by load type and materials, with case studies indicating where such systems are used. It addresses wind load and earthquake load requirements specifically for tall buildings. The book also includes a chapter on special topics to address specific issues related to tall buildings. We sat down with Dr. Mahamid to learn more about the project, and it’s intended outcomes.
Why this topic?
[MM] Tall Building is a special type of structure that requires a unique skill set and experience. The design of tall buildings is required these days more than ever in urban cities. For these reasons, we decided to put this book together updated to current codes and standards.
How long did it take you to writethe book?
[MM] It took three years to work on it.
Who is your coauthor and is there a story about how you decided to work together?
[MM] My late co-author is one who wrote the first edition, he was a prominent structural engineer. Among many books in the field, I found this book the best in this topic. I was asked to write a book on tall buildings, and I choose to update this book from its last publication in 1996 alone and to keep his name for his legacy and experience in the field.
Are there any special stories you can share about the writing or research process?
[MM] It was interesting to work with leading structural engineering firms on case studies that were designed, and most were built all over the world.
What do you hope the readers will take away from the book?
[MM] I want them to learn about the different structural systems used so far around the world, which should give the engineers insight for the development of new systems based on these or even completely new systems.
What else is important about the topic and the timing of the book?
[MM] The book is a good source for young engineers and students, it gives a comprehensive background about structural systems used in tall buildings. Structural systems are typically covered in college and this book provides a good start in tall building design careers.
Is there anything else you’d like reader to know that I didn’t ask about?
[MM] The codes related parts of the book are based on US codes and standards, but the structural concepts are fit each code and standard around the world.
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