Diseño y construcción de una estructura metálica para vivienda distribuida en tres plantas. Área total de 321.5m2

Abstract

This thesis covers the design and construction of a steel structure housing three plants using the method of allowable stress design ASD and standards, building codes and specifications in force both in Ecuador and other countries. In the first instance was made a study of alternatives on the rates of incorporation of metal structures, it is ascertained that the alternative through fully assembled I-beam and column’s web, is the best for this thesis project, taking into account cost of criteria , time, aesthetics, among others. The analysis of loads and forces acting on the structure is performed by approximate methods tested for both design lateral loads to vertical loads, this analysis is to perform some manual design critical structural members, which when calculated was verified through a SAP2000 structural engineering software since it is an accurate method of design. Extensive research is performed to finally use the recommended seismic design criteria for new steel moment-frame buildings, which focuses mainly on new types of connections between structural members to minimize the risk of collapse of structures steel against earthquakes. Once finally approved the members and elements calculated using exact and approximate methods proceeded to its construction and assembly, according to the overall structural level and shop drawings made and attached all of them at the end of this work, which have dimensions, materials list and other information necessary to make this work. In the end details the construction costs of the structure, and thus complies with the objectives set initially for the development of this work.