Title: Behavior of Multi-Outrigger Braced Tall Building Structures

Author(s): B. Stafford Smith and I. 0. Nwaka

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 63

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 515-542

Keywords: bending moments; bracing; columns (supports) ; high-rise buildings; lateral pressure; loads (forces); mathematical models; structural analysis

DOI: 10.14359/6664

Date: 8/1/1980

Abstract:
A study is made of the forces and displacements in multi-outrigger tall building structures. Simplified general equations are developed for the restraining moment of the out-riggers, the reduction in drift and the optimum location of the outriggers for maximum drift reduction. The efficiencies of various optimum and evenly spaced outrigger systems are presented. The assumptions used make the method of analysis suitable only for preliminary design guidance; however, some valuable general conclusions relating to the number and location of outriggers are drawn.