Report # 60 : Moment resisting frame designed for gravity loads only
by Adel Awad, Hwaija Bassam, Isreb Talal These buildings are found in the main cities of Syria and represent modern construction practice followed in the last 50 years. The floor system is a two-way reinforced concrete slab, which spans between orthogonal sets of beams that transfer the load to the columns. The frames are designed […]
Report # 59 : Reinforced concrete frame with concrete shear walls – dual system
by Adel Awad, Hwaija Bassam, Isreb Talal These buildings are characterized by a combination of shear walls and frames in both directions. The buildings are multiple housing units found in the main cities of Syria. The shear walls are often part of the elevator and service cores, whereas the frames are arranged in-plane, in conjunction […]