construction – Art of Structures

Reasons Behind Bangkok High-Rise Collapse During Earthquake

The real reasons behind the collapse of an under-construction high-rise building in Bangkok, Thailand, during the Myanmar earthquake can only be understood after a detailed investigation. In this article, I’ll focus on some of the possible reasons based on the social media video evidence. This article is purely for educational purposes and doesn’t necessarily representContinue reading “Reasons Behind Bangkok High-Rise Collapse During Earthquake”

1.1 – Basis of Design

What is a Basis of Design (BOD) Document? The basis of design document is an essential part of the performance-based seismic design documentation. The purpose of a BOD Document is to, Scope and Presentation Document is standalone with all the possible references that were used to carry out design and analysis for this particular project.Continue reading “1.1 – Basis of Design”