Title: ANALYSIS OF LATERAL LOAD RESISTING ELEMENTS
Date:  November-December, 1973
Volume: 18
Issue: 6
Page number: 54-71
Author(s): John V. Christiansen
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij.11011973.54.71

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Abstract

The structure of most high rise concrete buildings is a complex, three-dimensional system of beams, columns, shear walls, and diaphragm slabs. This complex of linear and planar structural elements must  be interconnected and disposed in such a way as to insure the stability of the structure when subjected to the extraordinary forces of nature, wind, and earthquake.