Steel Structure Design

Comprehensive Steel Structure Design

We develop complete steel structure designs from conceptual phase through fabrication drawings. Our approach integrates structural analysis with detail engineering, ensuring every structure is safe, efficient, and constructable. We work with different structural typologies tailored to each project's specific needs, from large-span industrial buildings to compact equipment platforms. The design process includes structural scheme definition, material selection, sizing of all load-bearing elements, and constructive resolution of joints and connections.

• Industrial buildings and steel-framed structures with roofing and cladding
• Platforms, walkways, and industrial stairs with safety handrails
• Equipment, piping, and cable tray supports
• Special structures and custom projects for industrial plants
• Retrofit and rehabilitation of existing steel structures
• Canopies, pergolas, and lightweight structures for commercial and industrial use

Material and Fabrication Cost Optimization

We apply structural optimization criteria to minimize structure weight without compromising safety or functionality. This directly translates to material savings, reduced fabrication and erection costs, and lower environmental impact. Our optimization process considers not only mechanical strength but also shop fabrication ease, transport logistics, and field erection sequencing. The result is structures that balance structural efficiency with construction feasibility.

• Optimal selection of hot-rolled, cold-formed profiles and steel grades (S275, S355, A36, A992)
• Joint optimization: bolted vs. welded based on cost and accessibility
• Design for Manufacturing (DfM) approach with shop considerations
• Cost-benefit analysis of structural alternatives (truss vs. plate girder, etc.)
• Profile variety reduction to simplify procurement and fabrication
• Camber and serviceability deflection studies to meet tolerance requirements

Detail Engineering and Fabrication Documentation

Detail engineering transforms conceptual design into fabrication-ready documentation. Our deliverables include shop drawings with all information needed to cut, weld, and erect each piece: dimensions, tolerances, weld details per AWS D1.1 or EN ISO 2553, bills of materials, piece marks, and erection sequences. This phase is critical to ensure the structure is fabricated and erected correctly, minimizing rework and field errors.

Codes and Calculation Tools

We design steel structures under the main international code frameworks, selecting the applicable code based on the country and project requirements. We use advanced structural analysis software that allows us to model global structural behavior and verify each element individually.

• AISC 360-22, ASCE 7-22, AWS D1.1 — American market
• Eurocode 3 (EN 1993), EN 1991, EN 1090 — European market
• British Standards (BS EN) — UK market
• Software: CYPE 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Advance Steel, Robot Structural Analysis