Oxygen Gym
Caracas, Venezuela
Construction Area: 430 m2 (4.628 sf)
Sector: Commercial
Scope: Structural Engineering & Retrofit Project
Project year: 2014
Construction year: 2014-2015
Caracas, Venezuela
Construction Area: 430 m2 (4.628 sf)
Sector: Commercial
Scope: Structural Engineering & Retrofit Project
Project year: 2014
Construction year: 2014-2015
The architectural project consists of the remodeling of a commercial premises located in the San Ignacio Center to adapt it to the Gold's Gym chain of gyms. The creation of a multipurpose mezzanine and the adaptation of the roof for outdoor activities are contemplated.
The structure of the commercial area to be evaluated is made of reinforced concrete, and a mixed composite structure on the roof.
The existing configuration was documented based on the original project documents, and through an on-site survey.
A metal mezzanine was designed to be placed on the existing reinforced concrete columns, whose use is intended for stationary bicycles and installation of weight machines.
A model was developed to verify the incidence of the new use loads on the existing structure, where it was determined that the increase in loads in the concrete structure is practically negligible compared to the existing loads, and a wide margin of use in the ratios of use, therefore, no type of reinforcement was required in existing columns.
The composite slab corresponding to the roof required reinforcement in the beams, due to the substantial increase in loads, when going from a typical roof use to one for public use. Profiles were welded to the existing beams to increase their resistance and inertia, and reduce the deflections associated with the specified overload.
A vibration study of the platform and roof was carried out to verify that the frequencies generated by use were below the limits established in technical specifications.
The access stairs to the roof were designed and the existing roof removal area was specified so that other structural and non-structural elements installed in the area were not compromised.
The existing configuration was documented based on the original project documents, and through an on-site survey.
A metal mezzanine was designed to be placed on the existing reinforced concrete columns, whose use is intended for stationary bicycles and installation of weight machines.
A model was developed to verify the incidence of the new use loads on the existing structure, where it was determined that the increase in loads in the concrete structure is practically negligible compared to the existing loads, and a wide margin of use in the ratios of use, therefore, no type of reinforcement was required in existing columns.
The composite slab corresponding to the roof required reinforcement in the beams, due to the substantial increase in loads, when going from a typical roof use to one for public use. Profiles were welded to the existing beams to increase their resistance and inertia, and reduce the deflections associated with the specified overload.
A vibration study of the platform and roof was carried out to verify that the frequencies generated by use were below the limits established in technical specifications.
The access stairs to the roof were designed and the existing roof removal area was specified so that other structural and non-structural elements installed in the area were not compromised.
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