The ArcelorMittal Europe - Long Products' mill in Differdange has been selected to provide 700 tonnes of steel to a 63-storey earthquake-resistant apartment complex in the Philippines.
Located in Metro Manila, in one of the world's most severe seismic zones, the "Imperium Tower" residential high-rise holds a pool and fitness facilities, recreational space, and a mini theatre.
"Steel is a popular choice for construction projects in areas prone to earthquakes," explained Jean-Claude Gerardy, senior project sales manager. "HISTAR® steel provides structural resilience and ductility, satisfying the needs of designers for light and economical structures which also meet safety and sustainability criteria."
The tower was designed by architects CallisonRTKL, whilst American structural engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) was charged with developing the building's earthquake-resistant structure through a methodology entitled "Performance-based seismic design" (PBSD).
"By using PBSD and non-linear modelling techniques it's possible to better simulate the behaviour of a structure under strong seismic ground motions, or strong winds," commented MKA president Don Davies. "This allows us to better predict how a building will perform, and propose solutions that put materials where they are more efficient for their intended purpose."
This is the second skyscraper announced this year being build with steel forged at the Differdange mill in Luxembourg, following the 54-storey, 111,000 m2 office building '150 N Riverside' in Chicago.
Photo by CallisonRTKL
