Finite strip analysis of tall buildings

Abstract

The finite strip method is used to study the behavior of complex frame-shear wall structures. The analysis of the structure under various types of static loading, the natural frequency computation with their corresponding mode shapes, and the stability study leading to the determination of the critical vertical loading on the structure are presented. Two types of structural modeling are proposed. The results from both approaches agree well with those given by accepted existing methods. Various numerical examples solved by the proposed method are presented to demonstrate its accuracy and versatility. Using this method, it is possible to analyze a relatively complex structure systematically and economically using a fairly small computer.