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Elevator Shaft

Elevator Shaft

Elevator Shaft

(OP)
Where is the best location for concrete elevator shaft to place so as not to compromise the building's resistance against torsional moments due to eccentricities, say a building plan with a width of 10m(2@5m) and length of 16m(4@4m)

RE: Elevator Shaft

Location is normally dictated by architectural layout.

RE: Elevator Shaft

In the middle.

RE: Elevator Shaft

(OP)
Does that mean that the architect will be the one to design the location of the elevator shaft?

RE: Elevator Shaft

In the normal course of events, an architect does the space planning. With low rise buildings, it is generally possible to find structural solutions for almost any layout. But as the building gets higher, there is more need for the structural engineer to have a say in the early stages. Very tall buildings invariably have the core located centrally.

RE: Elevator Shaft

In general, if the core is anywhere but the middle, it creates an eccentricity.

Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin

RE: Elevator Shaft

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Thank you guys

RE: Elevator Shaft

The middle core also often tends to be the ideal location for architecture, as it minimizes travel distance to the elevators and keeps the perimeter open for window views for offices, apartments, etc.

RE: Elevator Shaft

Agree with other. Center is best location

Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase. -MLK

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