Structural design of transfer structures

• Autor(a) principal: Ribeiro, Gonçalo
• Data de Publicação: 2022
• Outros Autores: Almeida, João, Lobo, Paulo Silva
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
• Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5385
• topic: Transfer structure; Girder; Truss; Plate; Design; Construction; Estrutura de transição; Viga de transição; Treliça de transição; Laje de transição; Dimensionamento; Construção; .; Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenharia

A transfer structure is a structure that alters the load path of the gravity loads, shifting the line of thrust laterally to a different vertical alignment. Transfer structures are introduced in buildings that feature discontinuities in vertical elements and where a direct load path to the foundations is not possible. This paper presents an overview of existing transfer systems and provides guidance on their design and construction. Extensive research on buildings with transfer structures was carried out with the aim of developing a rational typology of these structures. The results can be broken down into five main types: BEAM, TRUSS, INCLINED STRUT, PLATE, and ARC H & CABLE. In addition, transfer structures’ design is often outside the scope of normal code guidance and may require a degree of engineering judgment. This paper also highlights the key aspects that determine the structural design of transfer structures, as well as typical construction methods.