Main features and issues in the design of tall buildings in Bulgaria

Abstract

In recent years, construction of tall buildings has been flourishing in many places around the world. In a considerable number of cases it is very much a matter of demonstrating financial and technological capabilities. Bulgaria is not isolated from these processes, mainly designing and building office, residential and hotel buildings with reinforced concrete structures. This requires systematization of information and experience in the design of tall buildings, as well as discussing the basic features and problems in the structural design of tall buildings and making recommendations based on existing experience and trends observed in the development of analysis methods and design. Basic issues related to height, architectural solutions, structural systems and other aspects that affect design solutions and problems related to these issues are discussed. The regulations related to the design of structures of tall buildings were commented on, with the main issues discussed mainly based on structural Eurocodes. The most important aspects of computer modeling of tall building structures and numerical analysis are discussed. Common problems related to the dimensioning and detailing of basic structural elements are commented. Finally, general recommendations are made for the research and design of tall buildings with reinforced concrete construction.