The Canadian code limits total drift under wind loads to 1/500 of storey height. Does anyone know of any other limit imposed on the deflection of buildings?
Is there any such restriction imposed on deflection due to seismic loads?
I am designing 2 concrete towers placed in an L-configuration. The towers are connected only at the 2nd level of their 15 storey height. One of the L legs is 81m long and the other is 60m, at the connected level.
Does anyone know of any criteria governing the provision of expansion joints in...