Zasnova lesenih in jeklenih konstrukcij na potresnih območjih
Concept of timber and steel structures in earthquake-prone areas

english
slovenian

2005

volume 5, issue 1

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za arhitekturo
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Steel structures and especially environment friendly timber structures, are becoming increasingly present even in our environment. The new regulation Eurocode 8, which contains regulations concerning layouts and designs of buildings constructed from various materials in earthquake-prone areas, is being enforced. Because of the topic's vastness, we have limited our article to the designs of timber end steel structures in earthquake-prone areas, as well as those regulations of Eurocode 8, which an architect-designer has to abide to/know in early phases of design. Herewith we have to emphasise that it is not simply a matter of knowing the regulation, but moreover, their correct understanding and integration of stated demands in the architecture's conceptual design. We embark from the belief that an architect-designer has to have sufficient knowledge about all legal demands of other technical professions that apply to the architural profession, for it is the only condition for their integration and respect in the conceptual design of a building. The article explains and summarises the main regulations of Eurocode 8 for the design of timber and steel structures in earthquake-prone areas, which are relevant for architects.

22.12.2010