Concrete Buildings Analysis for Safe Construction

Design Considerations for Formwork Introduction Theoretical Review Causes of Falsework Failures National Codes and Standards Bracing and Lacing Factors to be Considered in the Analysis Design Loads and Load Combinations Construction Procedures Determination of Shore and Reshore Adequacy Determination of Slab Adequacy Summary References Determination of Shoring Loads Introduction Basic Assumptions Analytical Model and Parameters Construction Procedures Examples of Construction Load Distributions Factors Influencing Construction Load Distributions Discussion Conclusions and Recommendations References Construction Load Analysis by SHORING2 Introduction Formulation of SHORING2 Philosophy of Strength Adequacy Implementation of SHORING2 User's Manual for SHORING2 Example Problems Summary References Modified Simplified Method Introduction The Simplified Method The Modified Simplified Method Example Problems Numerical Results and Comparison Summary References Wind Loading during Construction General Design Considerations for Wind Codes and Standards in the United States Non-U.S. Codes and Standards Assessment of Wind Loads for Open Frames Summary References Construction Load Distribution for Laterally Braced Formwork Introduction Basic Assumptions Analytical Model and Parameters Numerical Results and Comparison Effect of Temporary Lateral Bracing Effect of Construction Process Conclusions and Recommendations References Appendix Computer Program SHORING2 Index