Tall and Super Tall Buildings ― Planning and Design

In-depth coverage of the latest tall and super tall building designs and examples from around the world

Tall and Super Tall Buildings: Planning and Design provides the technical development and special design features used for these landmark buildings:

• Sears Tower
• Petronas Twin Towers
• Taipei 101
• Shanghai Tower
• Burj Khalifa
• Kingdom Tower

Each entry is written by the structural engineer responsible for the planning and design of the building being covered. Special methods used for each structure is emphasized and explained in detail.

• Features construction photos in each chapter
• Written by the original planners and designers
• Covers essential foundation design and planning strategies for each building
• Special attention given to foundations and wind loads

Akbar Tamboli PE, FASCE (New York City) is senior vice president and principal at Thornton-Tomasetti structural engineers, one of the foremost structural engineering firms. He was formerly vice president and project manager with Cantor Seinuk consulting engineers in New York, where he was responsible for several major projects. A fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers and Professional Engineer, Tamboli is the editor of Steel Design Handbook; LRFD Method and Handbook of Steel Connection Design and Details First and Second Editions.