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    The finite element method applied to the analysis of tall structural codes. The development of compatible, self equilibriating and hybrid finite elements, and their application to 'plane shear wall' and 'core' problems of the type encountered in modern tall buildings.

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    Publication date
    2009-10-28T15:28:08Z
    Author
    Boot, John C.
    Supervisor
    Wilby, C.B.
    Keyword
    Finite element method
    Structural analysis
    Tall structures
    Self equilibriating finite elements
    Hybrid finite elements
    Plane shear wall problems
    Core problems
    Tall buildings
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    Institution
    University of Bradford
    Department
    Postgraduate School of Studies in Civil and Structural Engineering.
    Awarded
    1976
    
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10454/3793
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    Qualification name
    PhD
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