Rigid Frame High Rise

[Mbrooke]

If you were payed to do so, or at least asked about- how would 1,500 foot tall rigid steal frame supper tall design compare in regards to steel usage? Roughly speaking, what is the optimal column spacing from a strength, stiffness and sway perspective?

 

[MIStructE_IRE]

How long is a piece of string..

 

[dik]

That's the nice thing about an infinite length of string... you can cut it in half, and it's still as long...

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-Dik

 

[Mbrooke]

233x233 feet wide at the base. Typically a building of this size is constructed as a core and tube or segmented tubes to maximize space and steel savings. I apologies about making such an odd inquiry.

 

[MIStructE_IRE]

Well you need the core anyway.. why would you not use that for lateral stability?

In terms of column grid spacing, anywhere from 6-8m is usually good for most buildings. Architect/client may push for more depending on specific use.