Diseño Estructural y Análisis Comparativo de una vivienda de dos plantas ubicada en Esmeraldas, en Steel Framing y Acero Estructural

Abstract

The present work models and analyzes two constructions systems for the same architecture project, that response to a residential structure of two floors with a total area of eighty square meters located in Esmeraldas. The final goal of this work is comparing economy, structural efficiency, chronograms and work hands. The results of the work indicate that Steel Framing presents better performance compared to Structural Steel in most of the areas analyzed. It is a system with a short construction time, which allows rapid delivery and habitability of the project. In addition, it is a more economical system having a lower construction cost per square meter. In terms of security, Steel Framing presents superior results in seismics responses because it presents a system of lateral stiffening, offering guarantees better than Steel Structural to occupants. Additionally, it requires cementations with smaller dimensions because it is lighter, offering savings in costs. Finally, Steel Framing meets the stablished requirements by Ecuadorian Normative of Construction. Generating security, reliability and high performance, offering itself as a good alternative for building in all regions of the country.