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ABSTRACT
This project work investigates the effects of wind on the structural integrity of high-rise buildings, with a case study of Benin, Nigeria. The study compares and contrasts the appropriate design used to achieve the desired solution for different wind conditions using Prota Structure. The foundation design and verification process are described, and case studies are presented to demonstrate how some of these challenges have been addressed. The observations made in this study indicate that while wind loading is an important consideration in high-rise building design, its impact may not be as significant as other load cases such as gravity and seismic loads. The comparison made between British Standards (BS) codes and Eurocodes shows that both codes have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to mitigating wind-induced structural damage in high-rise buildings. However, Eurocodes are generally more comprehensive and up-to-date than BS codes when it comes to wind loading provisions for tall buildings. Based on these findings, recommendations are made to improve high-rise building design practices, including considering wind loading but not overemphasizing it at the expense of other load cases, using more modern codes such as Eurocodes, and conducting further research to investigate the impact of wind loading on high-rise buildings in different regions and under different wind conditions while also considering occupant comfort.
