Date of Award
Summer 1986
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Karshenas, S.
Second Advisor
Faherty, Keith
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a number of studies on the prediction of wind velocity or wind loading. A considerable amount of research has been conducted on wind effects on buildings. However, there are no published literature on safety of temporary structures under wind loading. In this study, the safety of concrete formwork to wind loading during construction is evaluated. The effect of formwork size, shape, height above the ground level, amount of lateral bracing, and location on safety will be investigated. The investigation includes the development of a model for predicting short-term wind velocities. A second model was also developed for the evaluation of uncertainties in falsework strength. Finally, structural reliability techniques for evaluating level of safety was used.
Recommended Citation
Iyasele, Theophilus O., "Safety of Concrete Formwork to Wind Loading During Construction" (1986). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4872.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4872