... Based on different geometric, non-linear calculations using the computer program RSTAB, the thesis wants to find out if the second dome collapse could have been mathematically predictable...

... Finally, it was proved in the thesis that the dome would also have been collapsed to a later point in time even in case of a correct mounting if the outdoor temperature had been higher...

First, the thesis describes important seismological basics and significant relations between earthquakes, design resistance and ductility. Then, the thesis provides an overview about the anti-seismic design of high-rise buildings with the focus on steel constructions. In order to explain the calculation methods, the paper continues with important basics of structural dynamics by means of a general and methodical description and a VBA program. At the end of the thesis, a design example for a steel construction is shown, where the gained knowledge is presented.

The thesis includes the following topics:

Diseño del proyecto of the planned construction project

General drawing of the building design

Complete structural analysis and design of the building layout

Drawing of all important structural components

Subject of this thesis, after a short introduction into different framework systems and the subsequent design phase, is the structural analysis of the entire structure according to the state-of-the-art. As the bridge, with a width of 8.8 m, is a rather filigree construction, the design of wind generated vibrations is performed in addition to the general stress design and the ultimate limit state design. Furthermore, the bridge connections to the concrete foundations are calculated and dimensioned.