Tall and Super Tall Buildings: Planning and Design

By Akbar R Tamboli and Akbar Tamboli

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.In-depth coverage of the latest tall and super tall building designs and examples from around the world

Featuring contributions from 30 global experts involved in the planning and design of the structures covered in this book, Tall and Supertall Buildings describes the technical developments and special design features used for these landmark buildings:

Sears Tower * Taipei 101 * Burj Khalifa *
Petronas Towers * Shanghai Tower * Kingdom Tower

This authoritative resource addresses HVAC systems, sustainability, geotechnical and foundation engineering, wind engineering, and more. Construction photographs and detailed diagrams are included throughout. This is the definitive guide for engineers, architects, project managers, building inspectors, and anyone involved in the planning and design of tall and supertall buildings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071818715
• ISBN13: 9780071818711
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"