Desarrollo de una herramienta computacional de diseño de estructuras metálicas : análisis estructural.

Abstract

The project focuses on the development of a computational tool for the analysis, evaluation and optimization of two-dimensional steel structures, using the stiffness method. This paper, as part of a three-component project, focuses specifically on frame-truss analysis. It begins with an introduction to the history and fundamentals of the stiffness method, followed by a detailed explanation of the underlying theory, including the equations and matrices used in the analysis. The design of the code developed to analyze frame-trusses is described, highlighting the programming techniques and algorithms implemented, as well as the optimizations performed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the analysis. Examples that validate and verify the operation of the code are also presented. In addition to the development of the code, a user manual for the computational tool is developed, providing detailed instructions that facilitate its use by other structural engineering professionals. This manual ensures that the tool can be applied in various contexts, contributing to the continuous improvement and safety of steel structures. The tool is also used in the other two components of the project, which address the evaluation and optimization of metal structures, with the aim of ensuring their efficiency and safety.