A variable limit for the instability parameter of wall-frame or core-frame bracing structures

This work aims to investigate the viability and convenience of adopting a variable limit α1 for the instability parameter of buildings with reinforced concrete wall-frame or core-frame structures. Initially, the evolution of tall buildings global stability theory is summarized, giving emphasis to de...

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Main Author: R. J. Ellwanger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro do Concreto (IBRACON)
Series:Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1983-41952012000100008&lng=en&tlng=en