The work presented here analyzes the structural performance of some iconic tall buildings in reinforced concrete with respect to current design code requirements. The buildings chosen for case studies are the Pirelli building, the Velasca tower in Milano, Italy and the Marina City towers in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Structural performance of reinforced concrete skyscrapers of the 1950's and 1960'

SUMINI, VALENTINA MYRIAM ANNA;CHESI, CLAUDIO;PARISI, MARIA ADELAIDE VITTORIA
2014-01-01

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The work presented here analyzes the structural performance of some iconic tall buildings in reinforced concrete with respect to current design code requirements. The buildings chosen for case studies are the Pirelli building, the Velasca tower in Milano, Italy and the Marina City towers in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
2014
Proceedings - SAHC 2014
04-2014-102011495500-102
Structural peformance; high-rise buildings; preservation; reinforced concrete
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