Design and Construction of Buildings and Foundations with Illustrative Examples

Ductility, Robustness, Durability and Fire Resistance Design Considerations in Buildings

Author(s): Y.M. Cheng* and C.W. Law *

Pp: 148-186 (39)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815238006124010006

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

This chapter discusses the ductility, durability, robustness, and fire resistance considerations for building designs which are usually not well-treated in many texts. The considerations will include both reinforced concrete and steel buildings.


Keywords: Concrete structures, Ductility, Durability, Fire resistance, Robustness, Steel structures.

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