Utilization of high performance steels in urban structures

Publisher Summary The chapter explores the utilization of high performance steel in urban structures. The project presented in the chapter is divided into two parts. The first part describes the production of high performance steel, while the second part looks at the utilization of high-performance steel in urban structures. The structural design concept of office buildings and residential complex is proposed in the chapter. In particular, the importance of elastic design and use of “seismic devices” are emphasized in the chapter. The urban system has become more complicated. Various kinds of transportation systems are over-crossing. Underground facilities have become more expanded. This situation can easily lead to serious disasters. The chapter; therefore, recommends placing disaster prevention measures against windstorms, floods, and large earthquakes.