Structural Improvements for Tall Buildings under Wind Loads: Comparative Study

Table 8

Comparisons between the original building and the solution proposed in Case 1, n. 4 interstories in height and n. 2 lines in horizontal length: Case 1.

Belt trusses quotes				Note
1/2 and top	15.8%	45.8%	25.7%	Number 2 belt trusses – height: number 2 interstory
1/2 and 3/4	21.0%	50.0%	28.9%	Number 2 belt trusses – height: number 2 interstory
1/4 and 1/2	28.9%	47.9%	26.9%	Number 2 belt trusses – height: number 2 interstory
1/2	19.0%	43.7%	24.4%	Number 2 belt trusses – height: number 4 interstory
Top	6.0%	27.1%	13.6%	Number 2 belt trusses – height: number 4 interstory