Structural design analysis of hybrid multi-rise buildings, with CLT and LGS light weight floor system, at Neom-The Line
Danah ALOTAIBI, Rehaf ALBOGAMI, Sara ALTHUWAIQEB, Fatima ALNASSIR, Haneen ALFAIHANI, Danish AHMED, Tahar AYADAT, Andi ASIZ, Nayeemuddin MOHAMMED, Hala ALMADI
Abstract. Aligned with Neom’s vision, this study focuses on the structural design of advanced multi-rise buildings at The Line (Neom) and compares the integration of Light Gauge Steel (LGS) and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) floor systems within Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures to determine their structural efficiency and suitability. The research involves design and analysis of structural elements (slabs, beams, columns, shear walls) and study their performance verification using ETABS and SAP2000 software. The aim is to identify the optimal solution for structural performance and sustainability within the context of Saudi Vision 2030 to meet the structural demands while achieving sustainable development goals.
Keywords
Multi-Rise Buildings, Structural Design, Light Gauge Steel (LGS), Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Reinforced Concrete (RC), Structural Efficiency, Sustainability, The Line (Neom), ETABS, SAP2000
Published online 2/25/2025, 10 pages
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Citation: Danah ALOTAIBI, Rehaf ALBOGAMI, Sara ALTHUWAIQEB, Fatima ALNASSIR, Haneen ALFAIHANI, Danish AHMED, Tahar AYADAT, Andi ASIZ, Nayeemuddin MOHAMMED, Hala ALMADI, Structural design analysis of hybrid multi-rise buildings, with CLT and LGS light weight floor system, at Neom-The Line, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 103-112, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-12
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