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Technical reference: AISC

Structural engineering

Development of calculations, design reports, fabrication drawings and erection drawings for steel structures, in accordance with AISC. The service can be contracted independently or as the stage preceding fabrication, and is delivered remotely to clients inside and outside Venezuela.

Scope

What it covers

Scope is adjusted to the requirements of each project. These are the activities we normally execute within this service.

  • Conceptual engineering

    Structural system definition, preliminary sizing and tonnage estimate for budgeting purposes.

  • Analysis and calculations

    Load analysis, modelling and verification of members and connections, with signed design calculations.

  • Shop and erection drawings

    Piece detailing, quantity take-offs and erection sequence, in a state fit to be issued to the shop.

  • Third-party engineering review

    Independent verification of calculations and drawings produced by another firm.

Photographic record

Execution record

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  • Drawings reviewed on site, prior to excavation.
    Drawings reviewed on site, prior to excavation.
  • Columns erected in accordance with the shop detailing.
    Columns erected in accordance with the shop detailing.
  • Frames aligned to the structural analysis.
    Frames aligned to the structural analysis.

Deliverables

The documentation
we hand over

Every service is backed by the technical documentation matching its scope. This is what the dossier for this service contains.

Quality dossier

Structural engineering

ONIX, C.A.

Governing code
AISC
Issued by
ONIX, C.A.
Project
Completed per project
  1. 01Design calculations
  2. 02Structural model
  3. 03Shop and erection drawings
  4. 04Quantity take-offs
  5. 05Welding and connection specification

Signature of the engineer of record

Frequently asked questions

Can the engineering be contracted on its own?

Yes. Engineering is a standalone service, delivered remotely to any country, without us carrying out the construction.

Which code applies to the analysis?

AISC for structural steel, supplemented by whichever local standard applies to the project.

What information is required to start?

The preliminary design or architectural drawings, the intended use and the location, from which wind and seismic loads are derived. Where no drawings exist, dimensions and intended use are sufficient.

How is remote work coordinated?

Over WhatsApp. The request is received in digital format, queries are handled through the same channel, and delivery is digital as well.

Is the structural model handed over, or only the drawings?

Calculations and drawings are delivered signed. If the project requires the structural model or editable files, that is agreed when scope is defined.

Let's talk about your project

Send us the drawings, technical specifications or any available project information. We assess the scope and define the requirements for its execution.