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This case study covers the design and construction of the Spinnaker Tower, the tallest public viewing tower in the UK. It details the use of LUSAS software for static, dynamic, and nonlinear analysis in the structural engineering process.
What's inside
- Overview of the Spinnaker Tower project
- Construction stages and materials used
- Modelling and analysis techniques with LUSAS software
- Results and findings from the structural analysis
- Additional information on the tower's completion and impact
Who it is for: Students of Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The Spinnaker Tower is a tall structure in Portsmouth, UK. Students learn about its design, construction and structural analysis.
Tower's Design and Purpose
The Spinnaker Tower is a tall viewing tower. It was built to regenerate the Portsmouth Harbour area and attract visitors. It is made of concrete, steel and composite materials.
Construction of the Tower
The tower is built on a thick pile cap and 84 piles. It has two concrete shafts, steel bows and a composite spire. It has three viewing platforms at different heights.
Structural Analysis Methods
Static, nonlinear and dynamic analysis were used to model the tower. The model considered various loads and temperature differentials. The tower's behaviour was studied using these methods.
Results of the Analysis
The tower behaves like a simple structure. The nonlinear models matched the static model results. The tower's design was checked for various responses.
Key terms
- Category III check
- An independent check of the original design.
- LUSAS
- Software used for static, dynamic and nonlinear analysis.
- Composite structure
- A structure made of different materials, like concrete and steel.
- Finite element tools
- Tools used to model and analyse the tower's behaviour.
- Wind-induced fatigue
- The effect of wind on the tower over time.
- Human perception of wind-induced movements
- How people experience the tower's movement due to wind.
Questions this document helps with
- What materials make up the Spinnaker Tower?
- How was the tower's design checked?
- What loads were considered in the tower's analysis?
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