Integration of GPS measurements and secondary structural elements into the serviceability design of structures

Abstract

Preliminary studies have been undertaken to investigate if recent developments in GPS measuring performance now make this technology suitable for structural monitoring. A précis of this work along with a preliminary analysis of the application of such information into the design of high rise buildings is reported. In addition to reporting these preliminary studies, this paper outlines a hypothesis for the development of a modified design philosophy for high rise buildings that overcomes premature failure of non-structural components, under serviceability conditions, by aligning and thus optimising the design for non-structural and structural components. The paper outlines the background of c..