Design and Analysis of Multi-Storey Steel Parking Structure

Abstract

he study carried out involved the design and analysis of a multi-level steel parking facility with consideration given to structural behaviour and space optimization. The proposed structure utilized a steel framing system with a vertical circulation module configuration. The structure was analysed under the relevant loading conditions including dead loads, live loads, snow loads, wind loads, seismic loads, fire loads and imperfections. The structural members and connection configurations selected for the structure were evaluated through global analysis and connection design procedures. The results obtained from the analysis showed that the utilization values remained below a value of 1 for all evaluated cases. Based on the observations obtained, the selected structural system was considered suitable for the intended parking facility application.