In module 7, I have put the features to choose a tower form based on material cost, Solar insolation potential, cost/insolation etc. Those all features help architects to make a decision. I want to add more functionality in the same tower form which also calculates the structural parameter like the natural period of the structure, and approximate loading (gravity, and lateral both). In this way, tool can be helpful to make the decision for both architects and structural engineers in the early design stages.
Intended users
Architects, structural engineers,
Need you’re trying to provide a solution or support for
Its always back and forth between architects and structural engineers about evaluating different design options and making a decision. It is good to have common tool which evaluate different design option and provide important evaluators for both architects and engineers.
Inputs
Variables:
Ht. of Tower,
Angle of twist
Base radius
Fixed input
Tower shape at different ht.
Other tower geometry
Solar input
Location of structure
Date and time for evaluation
Structural input
Seismic parameters based on location
site condition
Underlying logic of the model you’ll implement
I have already calculated evaluators for an architect to make a decision in Module 7. Now, I can use tower ht. find the approximate time period of the structure. Based on the user input of seismic parameters (Sms, S1). I can calculate the approximate lateral forces on the structure and evaluate parameters like base shear, and overturning moment. From the building geometry, I can approximate the gravity loading and seismic mass of the building. As building ht. varies it’s natural period (time period also depends on the stiffness of the building which can be changed using base radius) and so it’s lateral loading on the building. So, it will also help us optimize the ht. of the building.
Outputs
Solar potential
cost/solar potential
base shear
overturning moment
Natural time period