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ASAP PROJECTS
AUGMENTED SYNERGY FOR ACCURATE & PARAMETRIC PROJECTS
CAD-BIM & AI CONVERGENCE: Reliability - Benefit - Innovation
By Markus Hormaza
STEEL STRUCTURES
Through the spin-off MANTISSTEEL, steel structural systems are modeled, including connection types, construction details, standardized drawing sets, extraction of construction information, and assembly detailing.
DESIGN FOR TANK TRUCK UNLOADING
CASETA BOMBEO
| | Project: DESIGN FOR TANK TRUCK UNLOADING | | Date: 03/31/2025 | | Development by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Proprietary work involving the modular design of an operating platform, lifeline system, and industrial access ladder for hydrocarbon unloading operations using tank trucks, including grounding systems, industrial safety measures, and oily waste collection | | Design Phase: Detailed Engineering, CAD and BIM Modeling | | Project Scope: Steel structural design of an access ladder, operating platform, tilting ramps for access to gate valves located on the top of tank trucks, rain protection canopy, sump pit for oily waste collection, and a lifeline structure for operator safety anchorage. Prefabricated components, material takeoffs, fabrication details, and technical documentation for on-site assembly are developed, ensuring safety, efficiency, and ease of installation | | Design Standards: AISC – OSHA – IEC – NFPA 780 – ISO – ASTM – ANSI | | Design Requirements: The structure is designed using ASTM and EN steel profiles to withstand static and dynamic loads. The design is modular, allowing shop prefabrication and on-site assembly using high-strength bolts. Anticorrosive coatings and fire-resistant paints are applied to enhance durability in hydrocarbon environments | | Skills: Advanced CAD and BIM management, 3D modeling, structural design, modular assembly planning, integration of industrial safety systems, and technical documentation for fabrication and installation | | Technologies Used: CAD (Computer-Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling) | | LOD (Level of Development): LOD 250 – Level of detail covering fabrication and assembly, with emphasis on modularity and industrial safety | | Designed Components: Access ladder fabricated from structural steel with anti-slip treads for safe access to the operating platform. Tilting ramps. Operating platform. Rain canopy. Lifeline system. Grounding system. Concrete sump pit for oily waste collection | | Documentation Produced: 2D drawings and 3D models with fabrication and installation details, shop drawings, material takeoff lists, and site installation specifications | | Materials: Structural steel profiles ASTM A36 and EN S275. High-strength bolts and fasteners ASTM F3125. T-type grating for anti-slip platform and ramp surfaces. Structural piping for guardrails and handrails with anticorrosive coating. Fire-resistant paints and anticorrosive coatings in accordance with NFPA | | Software Used: Autodesk, Inc. | | Considerations: The modular design enables prefabrication and rapid on-site assembly, with a strong emphasis on safety and industrial ergonomics. Integration of the lifeline system ensures protection for work at height, while the concrete collection sump supports environmental management and oily waste handling. Electrical grounding protection is prioritized through an efficient grounding system. The canopy protects equipment and operators from weather exposure, improving working conditions during access to upper tank truck valves | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Copyright: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
PETROCHEMICAL PUMPING SHELTER DESIGN
CASETA BOMBEO
| | Project: PETROCHEMICAL PUMPING SHELTER DESIGN | | Date: 10/09/2024 | | Development by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Project Objective: To design a modular steel structure for a centrifugal pump house in an Oil & Gas industrial environment, capable of integrating an overhead crane lifting system, a hydraulic ring system with fire protection sprinklers per pumping unit, a grounding system, and electrical lighting and power systems | | Design Phase: Detailed Engineering. Development of drawings, technical specifications, and 3D modeling for fabrication and installation | | Project Scope: The structural design includes the following components and systems. Steel pump house: Main structure using steel profiles to support dynamic loads, including an overhead crane and trolley for lifting pumps, motors, and valves during maintenance activities. Gable roof with structural profiles and metal sheets, designed to withstand adverse weather conditions. Full perimeter access without walls, guardrails, or stairs, to facilitate equipment operation, maneuverability, and maintenance. Integrated systems: Pear-shaped suspended supports for hydraulic rings using grooved piping and fire sprinkler systems. Electrical lighting system, including conduits and outlets protected against corrosion. Grounding system for comprehensive protection against electrical discharges and static charge accumulation. Perimeter sump for stormwater and oily water collection and management | | Applicable Codes and Standards: AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction standards. IEC 62305: Lightning protection and grounding systems. NFPA 780: Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. OSHA 1910: General industry safety standards. ASTM A36 and EN S275: Structural steel specifications. ISO 9606: Qualification of welders for structural fabrication | | Design Requirements: Main Structure: Modular design using ASTM A36 and EN S275 steel profiles to support the static and dynamic loads of the overhead crane. Overhead Crane and Trolley: Adequate lifting capacity for pumps, motors, and valves, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance operations. Supports and Fire Protection Systems: Pear-shaped suspended supports designed to maintain water rings and sprinklers in optimal arrangement in accordance with NFPA 13. Grounding System: Design in compliance with IEC 62305, connected to grounding bars and terminals to safely dissipate electrical charges. Durability and Protection: Anticorrosive and fire-resistant finishes applied to all exposed components, including epoxy paints and fire-resistant coatings | | Skills and Technologies Used: Advanced CAD and BIM management for modeling and modular planning. Structural design optimized for industrial environments. Preparation of complete technical documentation for fabrication, installation, and maintenance | | Software: Autodesk, Inc. | | Level of Detail, LOD 300: Development of drawings and models for fabrication, installation, and on-site assembly | | Designed Components: Main structure: Structural steel profiles ASTM A36 and EN S275. Gable roof: Metal sheets treated with anticorrosive coatings and weather-resistant fasteners. Overhead crane: Steel rails and trolley with technical specifications for heavy-load handling. Pear-shaped supports: Suspended structures for piping systems and sprinklers. Electrical lighting: Conduits with corrosion-resistant coatings. Grounding system: Main conductors and grounding bars for safe connection | | Documentation Produced: 3D models and 2D drawings of the complete structure. Technical details of the overhead crane and its installation. Material specifications and detailed component lists | | Considerations: The modular design ensures ease of fabrication, transportation, and installation, while the integrated grounding and fire protection systems maximize operational safety. The structure is optimized for demanding industrial environments, ensuring long-term functionality and durability | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Rights: ASAP PROJECTS © All rights reserved | |
STEEL STRUCTURE PROCESSING PLATFORM
PROCESSING PLATFORM
| | Project: STEEL STRUCTURE PROCESSING PLATFORM | | Date: 04/12/2025 | | Development by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Detailed design of a steel structural platform for industrial processes in Oil & Gas plants, intended to support mechanical operations, operational circulation, and lifting activities of critical components such as valves, exchanger headers, and other equipment | | Design Phase: Conceptual Engineering | | Project Scope: Structural design of a steel platform consisting of three functional levels, developed using welded and bolted structural steel profiles. The scope includes T-type steel grating design, lateral modular stairways, suspended piping support systems between levels, overhead crane integration, and criteria for thermal and passive fire protection. The design considers coordination with piping and mechanical equipment, detailing their associated supports and structural layout | | Codes and Standards: AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel Welding), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) | | Design Requirements: The platform is designed to withstand permanent, variable, and dynamic loads associated with Oil & Gas industrial plant processes. Loads include lifting operations, heavy equipment, technical traffic, and suspended piping supports with approximately 2-inch thermal insulation. Floor plates are designed to receive hanging pipe supports, incorporating reinforcements according to load distribution. Application of thermal coatings and passive fire protection (fireproofing) on structural members is considered based on exposure conditions and applicable regulations | | Skills: Steel structural design, 3D CAD modeling, structural and thermal analysis, connection detailing, mechanical systems integration, modular design, and comprehensive protection criteria | | Technologies Used: CAD (3D drafting and modeling); CAE (structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis); application of BIM methodology for interdisciplinary coordination, clash control, and design traceability through installation | | LOD (Level of Development): LOD 100. Modular structure using ASTM A36/A992 structural steel profiles, primary and secondary beams, columns, intermediate plates reinforced for suspended piping, T-type grating for technical circulation, lateral modular stairways with handrails, access platforms, perimeter guardrails, two levels with integrated overhead cranes, suspended pipe support systems with thermal insulation, industrial safety devices, and members treated with fireproofing or equivalent according to exposure and applicable codes | | Documentation Produced: 3D modeling, general arrangement and fabrication drawings, structural calculations, erection drawings, connection details, material takeoff lists, technical specifications, and multidisciplinary coordination under BIM methodology | | Materials: Structural steel ASTM A36 and A992; bolts ASTM A325/A490; galvanized steel T-type grating; steel supports and brackets for suspended piping; anticorrosive coatings per NACE RP-0169; certified fireproofing coatings per NFPA and UL for fire-exposed structures | | Software: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360 | | Considerations: Although no dedicated BIM software is used, the platform is developed under BIM methodology, ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration between Steel Structures, Piping, and Mechanical disciplines, with full traceability and control from design through commissioning. The modular approach enables efficient prefabrication and field assembly, while the integration of thermal and fire protection enhances operational safety and structural integrity under extreme conditions | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Rights: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
PLATFORM AND WALKWAY FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCESS
ESTRUCTURAS EN ACERO
| | Project: PLATFORM AND WALKWAY FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCESS | | Date: 10/09/2024 | | Development by: Markus Hormaza, representative of ASAP PROJECTS © | | Objective: Proprietary work involving the modular design of industrial access platforms and walkways with an integrated grounding system | | Design Phase: Detailed Engineering, CAD and BIM Modeling | | Project Scope: Structural design of modular steel access platforms with an integrated grounding system. Development of prefabricated components, material takeoff lists, fabrication details, and technical documentation for on-site installation | | Design Standards: AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), OSHA 1910: Safety requirements for platforms and walkways, IEC 62305: Lightning protection and grounding systems, NFPA 780: Design requirements for lightning protection of steel structures and grounding, ISO 14122-2: Design rules for permanent means of access to machinery (walkways and platforms), ASTM A36: Structural steel material specifications | | Design Requirements: The industrial access platforms and walkways are designed using both American and European steel profiles (ASTM and EN) to withstand static and dynamic loads, ensuring structural integrity and industrial safety. The design incorporates a grounding system to protect the structure against electrical discharges and prevent static charge accumulation, in accordance with IEC and NFPA international standards. The structure is modular, allowing shop prefabrication and on-site assembly using bolts and fasteners. In addition, all surfaces are treated with anticorrosive and fire-resistant finishes, including epoxy primer and fireproof coatings, to ensure durability in aggressive industrial environments | | Skills: Advanced CAD and BIM management, 3D modeling, structural design, modular assembly planning, grounding system design facilitation, and technical documentation for fabrication and installation | | Technologies Used: CAD (Computer-Aided Design), BIM (Building Information Modeling) | | LOD (Level of Development): LOD 300 – Level of detail covering fabrication and assembly, with particular emphasis on component modularity and ease of grounding system installation | | Designed Components: Modular platforms using ASTM A36 and EN S275 structural steel profiles, enabling easy transportation and rapid on-site assembly. Walkways with galvanized steel T-type grating for strength and drainage. Grating or checkered plate treads for safe, anti-slip access. Guardrails with structural steel piping in compliance with industrial safety standards. Stairs and intermediate landings to ensure ergonomic and safe access. High-strength bolts and fasteners for modular assembly. Provisions for grounding system connections, linked to grounding bars and conductors to dissipate static charges and lightning-induced currents | | Documentation Produced: 2D drawings and 3D models including fabrication and installation details, shop drawings, material takeoff lists, and on-site installation specifications | | Materials: Structural steel profiles ASTM A36 and EN S275. High-strength bolts and fasteners per ASTM F3125 for modular structural assembly. Structural steel piping for guardrails and handrails with anticorrosive coating. T-type grating for floors and treads, ensuring industrial ergonomics and anti-slip safety. High-durability anticorrosive coatings and fire-resistant paints, including epoxy primer and NFPA-compliant fireproof coatings | | Software Used: Autodesk, Inc. | | Considerations: The modular design of the platforms and walkways ensures easy prefabrication and rapid on-site installation with high levels of accuracy. Special attention is given to industrial ergonomics, ensuring safe and efficient access for equipment maintenance. The use of anticorrosive and fire-resistant finishes extends the service life of the structures in demanding industrial environments. Additionally, the ease of grounding system connection provides comprehensive protection against electrical discharges, contributing to overall operational safety | | Contact: Markus Hormaza, hormazamarkus@gmail.com | | Copyrights: ASAP PROJECTS ©. All rights reserved | |
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