02-05-2022, 12:43 AM
OK!
Being pragmatic, for a watertight example as suggested (8-storey building), with an architecture that allows a wide range of solutions, it is obvious that the best solution (the one that the contractor wants) is the one that has the LOWEST COST!
That said, we return to the initial reflection: -Which of the options has the lowest final cost?
There are books and publications dealing with the advantages and disadvantages of each structural solution. It is also possible to resort to cost indicators of the various alternatives, however, they must always be verified and certified for the contracting party, which, as said, may have to do the pre-dimensioning of two or three alternatives to be sure. more economical!
Naturally, observing what is most usual for the same work pattern can be a first and great indicator.
In the region where you operate, study what is most used and what the trends are...
Being pragmatic, for a watertight example as suggested (8-storey building), with an architecture that allows a wide range of solutions, it is obvious that the best solution (the one that the contractor wants) is the one that has the LOWEST COST!
That said, we return to the initial reflection: -Which of the options has the lowest final cost?
There are books and publications dealing with the advantages and disadvantages of each structural solution. It is also possible to resort to cost indicators of the various alternatives, however, they must always be verified and certified for the contracting party, which, as said, may have to do the pre-dimensioning of two or three alternatives to be sure. more economical!
Naturally, observing what is most usual for the same work pattern can be a first and great indicator.
In the region where you operate, study what is most used and what the trends are...