1.

Introduction

to large finite element calculations are established. This to provide a helpful tool in
discussions between engineers as well as provide basis for future research.

A comprehensive literature study has been made in the area of high-rise buildings
regarding the history, design process, code regulations, finite element modelling as
well as static and dynamic response. This translated into a case study of a high-
rise building on which analytical calculations of deflection, critical buckling load,
resonance frequencies and shear flow were made. The analytical calculations have
then been compared to finite element calculations in Midas Gen. Furthermore, an
analysis of accelerations and overturning moment from wind-load were made and
compared to the comfort requirements.

1.3 Limitations
Analyses of high-rise buildings consists of many stages and factors and to evaluate
all of these are beyond the scope of the Master’s thesis. For concrete, no effects
from creep, shrinkage or temperature effects have been analysed. The concrete have
also been considered uncracked. Furthermore, no design of element cross-sections
have been made and the accelerations of the building are calculated according to
Eurocode, hence, no time-history analysis is performed.

1.4 Disposition
Chapter 1 Gives an introduction to the subject and problem as well as the
limitations that have been made.

Chapter 2 Presents the fact gathered from the literature study and contains
history as well as commonly used design methods for high-rise
buildings.

Chapter 3 Theory regarding the basis of the finite element method as well as
different software applications are presented in this chapter.

Chapter 4 Describes the chosen methods used for calculations on the

building.

Chapter 5 The case study and the different types of models used for analysis
are presented in this chapter.

Chapter 6 Shows the results from the analysis made and some discussion of
the results.

Chapter 7 Contains the conclusion drawn from the results as well as

information about further studies on structural design of high-rise
buildings.