Análisis Técnico Comparativo entre Sistemas Constructivos de Steel Framing y Estructuras Metálicas para Viviendas Regulares

Translated title of the contribution: Comparative Technical Analysis between Steel Framing Construction Systems and Metal Structures for Regular Housing

David Patricio Guerrero Cuasapaz, Milton Bolivar Guerron Figueroa, Jonnathan Rene Jonnathan R. Lalangui García, Erik Javier Chavez Amaguaña, Carlos Alejandro Paz Zambrano

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Abstract

The population growth and technological advancements have prompted the construction industry to seek more efficient methods to increase productivity and reduce waste. Consequently, dry construction, particularly steel framing, has gained significant popularity in the market. This innovative approach not only optimizes material usage but also accelerates construction timelines and enhances process sustainability. The research article focused on the need to assess and compare the seismic performance of two structural systems: steel framing and conventional metal structure, understood as the framed system. This analysis is particularly relevant in the context of Ecuador, a region with high seismic risk. The study aimed to determine which of these systems offers greater efficiency in terms of seismic performance for multi-family housing with a regular floor plan configuration. Additionally, this research aims to provide clear guidelines for selecting the most suitable construction system, thereby improving construction practices and housing safety in earthquake-prone areas. In addition to seismic design parameters, another significant factor in the construction industry was identified: the weight-to-area ratio of the housing structure. A slight difference was observed between the steel framing system and the conventional metal structure, with steel framing being 2.7 % heavier than the conventional metal structure.
Translated title of the contributionComparative Technical Analysis between Steel Framing Construction Systems and Metal Structures for Regular Housing
Original languageSpanish (Ecuador)
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalGreen World Journal
Volume7
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Jun 2024

Keywords

  • Seismic-resistant design
  • Structural efficiency
  • Steel framing
  • Metal structure
  • Sustainable construction

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 237A Construction and civil engineering

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