Análisis comparativo técnico económico de un edificio de hasta siete niveles utilizando hormigón armado y acero estructural

Abstract

The present investigation has by objective the technical economic analysis of a structure projected for residential use. In the design of this edifice, variables were considered such as, the type of material being this the reinforced concrete and structural steel, also the number of floors of up to seven levels, the same that were utilized to obtain different structures with comparable designs. The program ETABS was used for the modeling and structural analysis of the edifices, through which it was emphasized in the fulfilment of the seismic resistance norms valid in Ecuador, with the designs obtained previously an analysis of unit prices has been made to obtain the cost of every alternative, within which considered aspects like material, labor and equipment; as a result of this process it was observed that the alternative in structural steel is more economical with regard to structural steel.