Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong

Various deflection modes under wind tunnel testStructural forms suitable for buildings in HK1. Column and beam (framed) structure in RCsometimes called framed buildings which are structuresformed by the framed elements usually in the form ofcolumns and beams, as well as further strengthened asnecessary by the introduction of rigid floor membranes andexternal walls.- Simple formwork is required- lower cost of construction- easy to satisfy various spatial arrangement and shapes- may not be very able to cater for the structural needs oftall and slim buildings- more suitable to construction low-rise or horizontalspreadbuildings such as schools, podium or carparkstructures2