
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Stability and nonlinear behaviour of RC solar updraft towers
R. Harte
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wuppertal, Germany,
K
RÄTZIG &PARTNER Civil Engineering Consultants, Bochum, Germany
ABSTRACT: Because of their extreme size solar updraft towers are extremely exposed to wind action. Many
structural phenomena, like forced vibrations, static and dynamic instabilities, or damage-induced failure, will
influence their safety and reliability. The present paper will report on typical structural ...