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Governing Lateral Load on Tall Buildings in Canadian Regions

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  • Stephen Vasilopoulos

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada)

  • Kendra McTavish

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada)

  • Ahmed Elshaer

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada)

Abstract

Urbanization has led to a significant increase in the construction of tall buildings in Canada. The design of tall buildings must ensure structural integrity in withstanding lateral loads, such as wind and earthquakes. The tendency for a specific lateral load to govern building design varies based on the building characteristics, building height, and location of the building. There is a need to identify the governing lateral load (i.e., wind or earthquake) for use in the preliminary design and city-scale assessment. This study examines the governing lateral loads for tall buildings across different Canadian regions through a parametric analysis of a typical high-rise building based on the Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Council (CAARC) building. This research evaluates varying building heights, structural systems, and geographic locations under the guidelines of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). The analysis identifies the dominant lateral load, providing insights into assessing the existing infrastructure and optimal design strategies for enhancing building sustainability and resilience. Our findings highlight the critical role of geographic location in determining lateral load impacts and the necessity of context-specific design to promote long-term structural performance and environmental sustainability.

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  • Stephen Vasilopoulos & Kendra McTavish & Ahmed Elshaer, 2024. "Governing Lateral Load on Tall Buildings in Canadian Regions," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-14, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:16:p:6757-:d:1451590
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