Investigation of the Stress-Strain State of a Steel Column Base Connection for Seismic Regions

Currently, the main type of connection between a steel column and a reinforced concrete foundation is a steel base, which is often economically unprofitable due to its size, number or diameter of anchor bolts. Not only in Armenia, but also in most countries, a steel base is the main type of connection between a steel column and a reinforced concrete foundation. The usage of other types of connections is associated with both new calculation methods and technological problems. The possibility of computation and design of the connection of a steel column with a reinforced concrete foundation in seismically active regions using shear studs is considered in this work, a reinforced concrete section with longitudinal reinforcement is used for this type of connection which ensures a smooth transfer of forces from the column to the foundation. Based on the example of the connection of a single-story industrial building column shows the change in the stress-strain state of the connection under axial force and bending moments for seismic regions. Not only the feature and construction technology of the connection considered in the work, but also proposes a calculation method with future possibility of its subsequent inclusion in the building codes of the Republic of Armenia.

Parametric estimation of supplier's plant construction costs

Cost engineers of buying enterprises perform detailed product cost calculations of externally manufactured components. The aim of these calculations is to determine what a product should cost and to support purchasing functions in fact-based negotiations. While product cost engineers have deep knowledge in the calculation of direct cost, they need support in the calculation of supplier´s indirect cost categories. The calculation of industrial rent, which is expressed in annual cost per m² of occupied plant building floor space can be improved by providing accurate construction cost estimates. Construction costs are strongly impacting the calculation of supplier´s annual building depreciation, which is a crucial cost driver for the determination of the industrial rent. Academic literature is actually not providing an accurate and suitable cost model for product cost engineers, which is estimating construction cost per m² depending on different industrial building categories and alternative supplier plant locations. The paper aims to close this gap by applying linear regression analysis on a set of European construction cost data considering two industrial building categories: “warehouses/basic factory units” and “high-tech factories”. By regressing construction cost against construction labor rates within different supplier plant locations it was possible to form suitable and accurate parametric regression functions with R² values between 0.74 and 0.88. Next to high R² values acceptable mean average percentage errors between 7.45% and 11.77% could be realized by comparing estimated with observed construction cost. The estimation of industrial construction costs based on the paper´s results can be used to improve the calculation of industrial rent, which is one cost element, that has to be covered within product cost engineer´s Should Cost Calculations.

Life Cycle Assessment of Industrial Building Construction and Recovery Potential. Case Studies in Seville

In Spain, most businesses are medium to small size enterprises, representing 90% of the total, but there is a lack of studies of the types of building this sector uses. The main objective of this paper is to present a method for the evaluation of small industrial construction projects to facilitate the introduction of eco-efficient solutions. For this, it is necessary to identify the most representative buildings and the aspects of these which have the most environmental impact. A methodology in place for the evaluation of dwelling construction is adapted, for the first time, to evaluate industrial buildings. The construction solutions characterized are those traditionally used in the sector, as identified through 87 surveys. A standardized classification of work units is proposed to enable the use of environmental product information, such as eco-labels and/or EPD, and LCA databases. The carbon footprint (CF) and water footprint (WF) are the indicators selected because of their straightforward message. Finally, a comparative analysis is performed showing the high recycling potential of concrete and cement which, along with metals and aggregates, control the impact in terms of CF. With respect to the WF indicator, plastic substitute aggregates are among the materials with the greatest impact.

EXPERIENCE OF INSPECTION OF DAMAGES OF METAL BEARING STRUCTURES

The article deals with the damaged metal structural elements of the out-center compressed I-pillar, corner of a single corner and others. The work of the metal element in the elastic region was experimentally studied and compared with the results of FEM calculation using ANSYS software. Good convergence of results (less than 5%) is received at calculation of stresses in a place of death of the damaged basic brace of a truss of an industrial building. The reliability of the truss element with a defect (0.892) and without it (1.0) and the category of technical condition before and after damage are determined. Despite the fact that the voltage at the site of the defect does not exceed the maximum permissible, the category of technical condition changes from serviceable to serviceable category, and the design itself must be repaired with the elimination of damage on the support strip.

APPLICATION OF BIM-TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHETECTURAL, STRUCTURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL-TECHNOLOGICAL SULUTIINS OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

Recently, more and more attention has been paid to the potential benefits of BIM in construction. Effective communication between stakeholders at all stages of the building life cycle has become a major challenge in the global industry. The implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been recognized as a productive approach to solving this problem. A literature review identified key issues related to the use and implementation of BIM. This article presents the design of an industrial building (architectural, structural, organizational and technical solutions) using four software systems, shows the practical experience of optimizing the construction of a workshop based on the data of the information model of the building.

Sustainability of Industrial Building SSMR through Experimental and Analytical Study under Wind Uplift Load

Standing Seam Metal Roofs (SSMRs) are widely used in the construction of industrial buildings, and their structural characteristics are rapidly being changed in order to improve the parameters of heat insulation and waterproofness. However, newly employed SSMRs did not account for a potential structural instability under strong winds by considering the multi-function of SSMRs. In this study, three different types of new SSMRs were chosen as specimens and were used in full-scale experiments, which were performed using the cyclic wind uplift method based on ASTM E1592 regulations. In contrast to a previous study in which the ultimate failure of the roof under wind pressure corresponded to seam line failure due to panel deflection, in this study, the experimental results show that seam separation was induced by a mid-clip rupture. It is verified that the behavior of the mid-clip plays a significant role in the overall performance of SSMRs under wind uplift loading. The objectives of this study were to (i) understand the structural performance and failure mode of new SSMRs under wind uplift pressure, as this condition is closest to reality, and to (ii) quantify the structural sustainability, which can be applied to risk-management practices through the established performance evaluation. It is expected that the present research results may provide future directions for improving the test standards, design guidelines, and risk-management practices.

Study of Building Facade in Fishing Industries

Many industrial buildings are growing in Indonesia, one of them being the fishing industry. However, the industry has a monotonous and rigid facade. The facade is an essential element that makes the first impression. This study aims to evaluate how the facade of an ideal industrial building, especially in the fishing industry. The method used is descriptive qualitative on the several parameters of façade design. The results of the study are in the form of an evaluation and guidelines of the ideal facade, in terms of visuals, functions, and the requirements.