Building Torsion in Company Cafeteria, Ditzingen

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The discussion focuses on the structural analysis of the cafeteria building in Ditzingen, specifically addressing how building torsion is resisted and the role of the roof diaphragm in this process. Participants explore the implications of shear force and bending moment diagrams in understanding the structural integrity of the building. The conversation emphasizes the importance of these diagrams in evaluating the building's response to torsional forces.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of structural engineering principles
  • Knowledge of shear force and bending moment diagrams
  • Familiarity with roof diaphragm functions in building design
  • Experience with torsion analysis in structural systems
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  • Research the mechanics of torsion in structural engineering
  • Study the role of roof diaphragms in lateral load resistance
  • Learn how to create shear force and bending moment diagrams
  • Explore software tools for structural analysis, such as SAP2000 or ETABS
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Structural engineers, architects, and students in civil engineering who are involved in the design and analysis of buildings, particularly those interested in understanding torsional effects and structural stability.

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I am looking at this building and wondering how building torsion is resisted as well as what role the roof diaphragm plays in it, hence what would be the shear force and bending moment diagrams?

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hk20 said:
I am looking at this building and wondering how building torsion is resisted as well as what role the roof diaphragm plays in it, hence what would be the shear force and bending moment diagrams?

http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://archide.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/campus01_thumbnail.jpg%3Fw%3D500%26h%3D335&imgrefurl=http://archide.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/auditorium-and-cafeteria-for-trumpf-gmbh-by-barkow-leibinger-germany/&usg=__DC3L45XA8GbPwe843BPHIc_8iJw=&h=335&w=500&sz=40&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=WuhdgTUNONkLvM:&tbnh=148&tbnw=221&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfloor%2Bplan%2Bcompany%2Bcafeteria%2Bditzingen%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26biw%3D1503%26bih%3D633%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1186&vpy=98&dur=129&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=157&ty=141&ei=9x6MTMCPDYT4sAP8_omrBA&oei=7R6MTLLDNYqesQO9iumXBA&esq=4&page=1&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0

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