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1 AIT CONSULTING Technology. Engineering. Environment. Development. Management Integrated Solutions Structural Engineering Asian Institute of Technology

Structural Engineering at AIT Consulting Structural Engineering (SE) at AIT Consulting focuses on the creation and design of structures and systems that enable the realization of architectural

SE was one of the first fields of study established at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), more than 50 years ago, to support the growing needs for the development of the region.

AIT Consulting builds upon the pioneering and extensive experience and capabilities of AIT experts, utilizing world-class laboratories and centers, to offer high quality services and innovative

2 Structural Engineering at AIT Consulting Structural Engineering (SE) at AIT Consulting focuses on the creation and design of structures and systems that enable the realization of architectural concepts of complex and tall buildings, plans for bridges and tunnels, towers for power and communication, tanks for water storage, and industrial complexes for manufacturing. SE was one of the first fields of study established at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), more than 50 years ago, to support the growing needs for the development of the region. Today, the SE field of study at AIT is considered among the best and is a recognized leader in Asia. AIT Consulting builds upon the pioneering and extensive experience and capabilities of AIT experts, utilizing world-class laboratories and centers, to offer high quality services and innovative solutions for a broad range of structures. Some key signature services follow: Structural system development Advanced analysis and computations Design peer review Performance-based seismic design and evaluation Forensic evaluation of failures Retrofit design and strengthening Structural health monitoring Wind tunnel testing Vibration control systems Acqua Private Residences, Manila, Phil ippines Performance-based design (PBD) was performed on this multi-tower master- planned development by AIT Consulting, together with local partner Sy^2 + Associates, Inc. Why AIT Consulting? Part of a prestigious international institute with over 50 years of existence Offers integrated consulting, research, development, teaching, training, and software development In-house structural engineering professionals Direct access to top level international experts Direct access to structural, wind tunnel, and other laboratories. Extensive experience and expertise in various aspects of structural engineering

AIT Consulting works with clients and partners from different countries and has extensive expertise

development, performance-based design and evaluation, investigation of failures, design review,

Some of the recent projects in which AIT Consulting has provided services and support to the clients

SQUARE PHARMACEUTICAL BUILDING 32-METER BUDDHA STATUE PTT CHEMICAL STACKS Square Pharmaceuticals Co.

Bangladesh The Crown Property Bureau Patkol Co. PTT Chemical Public Co.

Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., the largest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh.

Anusorn is made up of a steel frame skeleton and covered by gold-plated sheets.

GRAMERCY RESIDENCE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STAR VIEW BUILDING SHANGRI-LA HOTEL COLOMBO

Department of Transportation and Communications Philippines Eastern Star Real Estate Public Company

Sri-Lanka The 70-story structure with 5 additional basements is currently the tallest residential

and a capacity of 4.5 million passengers per year, and is now under extensive renovation.

DIAMOND INYA VIEW PALACE LAL DURBAR CONVENTION CENTER MANILA BAY RESORTS GLASS DOME AND CORRIDOR SEED

(MGW) Myanmar Yak and Yeti Hotel Nepal SY + Associates, Inc.

35-story structure located near Inya Lake, Yangon.

3 AIT Consulting works with clients and partners from different countries and has extensive expertise in conducting a variety of structural engineering projects, especially in structural system development, performance-based design and evaluation, investigation of failures, design review, retrofit design, wind tunnel studies, and other related areas. Some of the recent projects in which AIT Consulting has provided services and support to the clients and partners are highlighted here. SQUARE PHARMACEUTICAL BUILDING 32-METER BUDDHA STATUE PTT CHEMICAL STACKS Square Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Bangladesh The Crown Property Bureau Patkol Co., Ltd. PTT Chemical Public Co., Ltd. The building is a 4-story structure with an approximate 100,000 ft 2 floor area belonging to Square Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., the largest pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh. The 32-meter high Buddha statue, called Phra Phuttha Metta Prachathai Trailokkanart Khanthararat Anusorn is made up of a steel frame skeleton and covered by gold-plated sheets. The 135-meter high tall stack serves as a chimney for the petrochemical processing plant. GRAMERCY RESIDENCE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STAR VIEW BUILDING SHANGRI-LA HOTEL COLOMBO Century Properties, Inc. Philippines SY + Associates, Inc. Department of Transportation and Communications Philippines Eastern Star Real Estate Public Company Ltd. SY + Associates, Inc. Sri-Lanka The 70-story structure with 5 additional basements is currently the tallest residential building in the Philippines. NAIA building was constructed in 1981 with a total area of 67,000 sqm. and a capacity of 4.5 million passengers per year, and is now under extensive renovation. Residential condominium with two towers, 44-story and 54-story, connected by a skybridge on the 42nd floor. The 27-story luxurious hotel offers the largest accommodation in Colombo, Sri Lanka with 497 rooms. DIAMOND INYA VIEW PALACE LAL DURBAR CONVENTION CENTER MANILA BAY RESORTS GLASS DOME AND CORRIDOR SEED MINGLE CONDOMINIUM Mandalay Golden Wing Co., Ltd. (MGW) Myanmar Yak and Yeti Hotel Nepal SY + Associates, Inc. Pruksa Real Estate Myanmar s tallest and largest condominium building, Diamond Inya Palace is a 35-story structure located near Inya Lake, Yangon. Lal Durbar Convention Center is an extended part of Hotel Yak and Yeti, a luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. Manila Bay Resorts is a 45-hectare world-class entertainment and prime gaming destination with 100-meter diameter glass dome. The 32-story residential building is the tallest precast building in. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE S NEW HEADQUARTER BUILDINGS NIGERIA S LAGOS BADAGRY CROSSING BRIDGE AEC Advanced Engineering Consultants Lagos State Government Nigeria The project consisted of two flyover bridges located in Lagos-Badagry expressway in Nigeria with span length of 30-meter and 50-meter respectively. 86-METER TEMPLE DOME Buddha Saengdham Temple The 86-meter dome with a base of 65-meter and total height of 40-meter is part of a semi-elliptical form, and is designed in steel trusses. Jurusy Perunding Brunei Darussalam Five new headquarter buildings, with 11 stories each are being constructed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Brunei.

Serendra Bridgeway, Manila, Philippines Shanta Glass House, Dhaka, Bangladesh Dagon Seikkan Project, Yangon, Myanmar Services AIT Consulting provides a broad range of services in structural

Value Engineering, Cost Optimization Performance-based Evaluation for Seismic and Non-seismic Hazards; Investigation of Structural Failures; Retrofitting Design of Existing Structures Wind Tunnel

as: Low-rise and tall buildings Short, medium, and long span bridges Transmission and communication towers Specialized structures Environmental and hydraulic structures Underground structures and

4 Serendra Bridgeway, Manila, Philippines Shanta Glass House, Dhaka, Bangladesh Dagon Seikkan Project, Yangon, Myanmar Services AIT Consulting provides a broad range of services in structural engineering through extensive expertise and capabilities: Structural System Development; Structural Analysis and Design; Advanced Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation; Structural Design Peer Review; Value Engineering, Cost Optimization Performance-based Evaluation for Seismic and Non-seismic Hazards; Investigation of Structural Failures; Retrofitting Design of Existing Structures Wind Tunnel Study; Design of Dampers and Vibration Control Devices Material and Component Testing; Software Development Structures Several types of structures, structural systems, and materials are handled, such as: Low-rise and tall buildings Short, medium, and long span bridges Transmission and communication towers Specialized structures Environmental and hydraulic structures Underground structures and foundations Chimneys, stacks, and towers Reinforced concrete, prestressed, steel, and composite structures Large span domes and space structures Deep and shallow foundations Industrial structures and complexes Complex, iconic, and monumental structures Performance-based Evaluation Wind Tunnel Study Determination of expected performance for various levels of hazards and risks such as earthquakes More reliable than prescriptive provisions of the design codes Verification and adoption of innovative solutions through detailed simulation Determination and enhancement of critical structural components and systems Improving performance and cost effectiveness Cost-effective and accurate wind loading on cladding and structural frames of tall buildings and complex structures Natural wind simulation in boundary layer wind tunnel and pressure measurement study Confirms that the architect s vision can be safely built Ensures occupant comfort during wind storms

Manila Bay Resorts, Philippines Rich Residences, Manila, Philippines Structural

Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai Principal Advisor to AIT Consulting Interim AIT President

Faculty, Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, AIT Ph.D.

Pennung Warnitchai Earthquake Engineering Expert Associate Professor, Structural

Structural Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan Dr.

Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Punchet Thammarak Engineering Expert Lecturer, School of Engineering and

Structural Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, United States Engr.

, Structural Engineering, AIT, Associate Centers Asian Center for Engineering

Software (ACECOMS) works in close coordination with AIT Consulting on developing

Habitech Center Habitech Center is a research and development center of the

for cost-effective, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient building materials and

. Songkiat Matupayont External Engineering Expert Ph.D.

Keerati Tunthasuwattana Manager, Asian Center for Engineering Computation and

5 Manila Bay Resorts, Philippines Rich Residences, Manila, Philippines Structural Engineering Lab, AIT Key Experts and Resources Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai Principal Advisor to AIT Consulting Interim AIT President Ph.D. Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California, Berkeley California, United States Dr. Naveed Anwar Structural Engineering Expert Executive Director, AIT Consulting Faculty, Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, AIT Ph.D. Structural Engineering, AIT, Dr. Pennung Warnitchai Earthquake Engineering Expert Associate Professor, Structural Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, AIT Ph.D. Structural Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan Dr. Thanakorn Pheeraphan External Engineering Expert Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, United States Dr. Punchet Thammarak Engineering Expert Lecturer, School of Engineering and Technology, AIT Ph.D. Structural Engineering, The University of Texas, Austin, United States Engr. Thaung Htut Aung Project Coordinator, AIT Consulting M. Eng., Structural Engineering, AIT, Associate Centers Asian Center for Engineering Computations and Software The Asian Center for Engineering Computations and Software (ACECOMS) works in close coordination with AIT Consulting on developing structural engineering software. Habitech Center Habitech Center is a research and development center of the School of Engineering and Technology at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) for cost-effective, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient building materials and housing technologies. Dr. Songkiat Matupayont External Engineering Expert Ph.D. Structural Engineering and Material, Saitama University, Japan Engr. Keerati Tunthasuwattana Manager, Asian Center for Engineering Computation and Software (ACECOMS), School of Engineering and Technology, AIT M. Eng., Structural Engineering, AIT, Dr. Pramin Norachan Manager, Structural Engineering, AIT Consulting Ph.D. Civil and Environmental System Engineering, Structural Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea Laboratories and Centers Structural Engineering Testing and analyses Research and development Dynamic testing and research Wind Tunnel High frequency force balance measurement of buildings Measurement of aerostatic and aerodynamic response of long span bridges Wind turbine test

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Management Postal Address: AIT Consulting, P.O.

Pathumthani,12120, Tel : +(662) 524 6388 : +(662)

6 BD.MKT-BR AIT CONSULTING Technology. Engineering. Environment. Development. Management Postal Address: AIT Consulting, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani, 12120, Street Address: AIT Consulting, Km. 42 Paholyothin Highway Klong Luang, Pathumthani,12120, Tel : +(662) : +(662) Fax : +(662) Asian Institute of Technology consulting@ait.asia Website :

Application of Buckling Restrained Braces in a 50-Storey Building

ctbuh.org/papers Title: Authors: Subject: Keywords: Application of Buckling Restrained Braces in a 50-Storey Building Jose A. Sy, SY2 + Associates, Inc. Naveed Anwar, Asian Institute of Technology Thaung