Selected Structural Works · Buildings

Engr. Archie Manuel

Structural Design Engineer

Structural analysis and design for buildings of varying scale and complexity, including lateral systems, foundations, and steel framing and connections.

Executive summary

Structural design across high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, and long-span steel structures.

Nine selected building projects, from a two-storey clinic to towers above 20 floors. Work includes structural analysis, concrete and steel member design, foundations, and coordination with architectural requirements.

9building projects
5building sectors
20+floors on the tallest work
30 mlongest clear span

Project experience

A mixed-use podium and towers, a 20-floor hospital, 24 m and 30 m steel roof spans, and low-rise healthcare facilities.

My design approach

I start with the architectural intent and project constraints, then evaluate structural behavior and practical design alternatives. When irregularities arise, I consider their implications for the lateral system and detailing.

Engineering contributions

Structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design, foundation systems, and coordinated drawings. Connection checks and fabrication detailing are included where required by the project.

Portfolio at a glance

Nine selected structural projects

SheetProjectSectorKey figureDesign focusLocation
S-01Podium with TowersMixed-use towers20+ floorsBasement hydrostatic demands; torsional response and RC framingConfidential
S-02Hospital TowerHealthcare, high-rise20 floors + roof deckTower drift and torsion; foundation moment and tensionConfidential
S-03Transport TerminalTransportationPublic facilityWind and earthquake load-case assessment and member sizingConfidential
S-04LandersIndustrial30 m clear span30 m steel span; driven piles, pressure slab and connection checksPhilippines
S-05Food Commissary & WarehouseCommissary, warehouse24 m long span24 m steel span; pedestal supports and SMRF framingMuntinlupa City
S-065-Storey Steel Mixed-Use BuildingSteel, mixed-use5 storeysDrift, torsion and diaphragm behavior in steel framingAntipolo City
S-07Two-Storey ClinicHealthcare2 storeysWind/seismic design and foundations for healthcare useMagallanes
S-08Warehouse BuildingWarehouseSingle-storeySteel connection verification and fabrication drawingsConfidential
S-09Residential BuildingResidentialMulti-storeyWind/seismic analysis and member sizingConfidential

Five projects are presented without identifying client details. Locations and sensitive information are withheld where applicable.

Where this experience applies

Experience matched to structural design needs

Architects and developers

NeedEvidenceSheet
High-rise building designPodium and twin towers; 20-floor hospitalS-01, S-02
Irregular building layoutsTorsional response, drift and diaphragm assessmentS-01, S-02, S-06
Long-span roof structures24 m and 30 m steel truss spansS-04, S-05
Healthcare facilitiesHospital tower and two-storey clinicS-02, S-07

Contractors and design-build

NeedEvidenceSheet
Challenging foundationsHydrostatic pressure, tension and moment; piles and pressure slabsS-01, S-02, S-04
Steel frames and connectionsSMRF members and connection checks; IDEA StatiCa listed for S-08S-04–S-06, S-08
Fabrication documentationWarehouse steel connection and fabrication drawingsS-08
Deck and floor systemsSteel deck detailing and RC flat slab designS-01, S-06

Podium with Towers

Hydrostatic pressure and torsional irregularity in twin towers

Structural analysis model of mixed-use podium with twin towers
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

A shared basement is exposed to significant hydrostatic pressure. The twin-tower configuration also introduces torsional irregularity, requiring coordinated assessment of lateral-system and foundation demands.

Design approach & scope

  • Basement, foundation, and retaining wall design for hydrostatic loads
  • Assessment of torsional response and lateral system behavior
  • Shear wall and column design
  • Beam and flat slab design
Key figure20+ floors
SectorMixed-use towers
LocationPhilippines
Software

ETABSSAFEAutoCAD

ClientConfidential
Best fit forArchitects, developers

Hospital Tower

Seismic drift and torsional response in a 20-floor hospital tower

Structural analysis model of 20-floor hospital tower
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The hospital tower presents torsional irregularity and drift demands in a high-seismic setting. Its foundations also require design for significant moment and tension demands.

Design approach & scope

  • Evaluation of tower drift and torsional response
  • Shear wall and column design
  • Foundation design for moment and tension demands
  • Beam design throughout the tower
Key figure20 floors + roof deck
SectorHealthcare, high-rise
LocationPhilippines
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

ClientConfidential
Best fit forArchitects, developers

Transport Terminal

Wind and seismic load combinations for a public terminal

Structural analysis model of public transport terminal
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The public transport terminal requires structural framing and member design under relevant wind and earthquake load cases and code-prescribed combinations.

Design approach & scope

  • Wind and seismic load-case assessment
  • Analysis of framing response and member sizing
  • Preparation of AutoCAD structural drawings
Key figurePublic facility
SectorTransportation
LocationPhilippines
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

ClientConfidential
Best fit forArchitects, developers

Landers

30 m steel roof span with foundation and basement water-pressure demands

Structural analysis model of warehouse with 30-metre steel truss span
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

This warehouse combines a 30 m clear-span steel truss roof with driven-pile foundations and a basement subject to water pressure. Moment-resisting steel connections form part of the design scope.

Design approach & scope

  • Steel roof-truss, beam, and deck design
  • Driven-pile foundation and pressure-slab design
  • Basement design for water-pressure demands
  • Moment-resisting steel connection checks
Key figure30 m clear span
SectorIndustrial
LocationPhilippines
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

Best fit forContractors, design-build

Food Commissary & Warehouse

24 m steel roof span supported on pedestal columns

Structural analysis model of food commissary and warehouse with long-span steel roof
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The commissary and warehouse uses a 24 m steel truss span supported on pedestal columns. Steel moment-frame design includes deformation-compatibility and irregularity considerations.

Design approach & scope

  • Steel roof-truss and supporting frame design
  • Pedestal-column and isolated-footing design
  • SMRF member and connection design considerations
  • Beam and deck coordination
Key figure24 m long span
SectorCommissary, warehouse
LocationMuntinlupa City
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

Best fit forContractors, design-build

5-Storey Steel Mixed-Use Building

Drift and diaphragm irregularity in a five-storey steel building

Structural analysis model of five-storey steel mixed-use building
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The mixed-use steel building presents lateral drift, torsional response, and diaphragm irregularity considerations alongside SMRF member and connection design.

Design approach & scope

  • Assessment of drift, torsional, and diaphragm response
  • SMRF steel column, beam, and connection design
  • Isolated-foundation design
  • Steel deck detailing and architectural coordination
Key figure5 storeys
SectorSteel, mixed-use
LocationAntipolo City
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

Best fit forArchitects, developers

Two-Storey Clinic

Wind and seismic design for a two-storey healthcare clinic

Structural analysis model of two-storey healthcare clinic
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The two-storey clinic requires structural member and foundation design for wind and seismic demands under the project’s stated essential-facility criteria.

Design approach & scope

  • Wind and seismic loading assessment
  • Structural member sizing and design
  • Foundation design
Key figure2 storeys
SectorHealthcare
LocationMagallanes
Software

ETABSAutoCAD

Best fit forArchitects, developers

Warehouse Building

Steel warehouse design from analysis to fabrication drawings

Structural analysis model of single-storey steel warehouse
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The single-storey warehouse requires analysis under wind and earthquake demands, with steel connection verification and fabrication detailing included in the scope.

Design approach & scope

  • Structural analysis for wind and seismic actions
  • Steel connection checks using IDEA StatiCa
  • Preparation of fabrication drawings
Key figureSingle-storey
SectorWarehouse
LocationPhilippines
Software

STAAD.ProIDEA StatiCaAutoCAD

ClientConfidential
Best fit forContractors, design-build

Residential Building

Wind and seismic analysis for a multi-storey residence

Structural analysis model of multi-storey residential building
Structural analysis model

Engineering challenge

The residential building requires analysis for wind and earthquake loading, followed by structural member sizing and design documentation.

Design approach & scope

  • Assessment of wind and seismic load cases
  • Structural member sizing based on analysis
  • Preparation of AutoCAD drawings
Key figureMulti-storey
SectorResidential
LocationPhilippines
Software

STAAD.ProAutoCAD

ClientConfidential
Best fit forArchitects, developers

Next step

Have a project that needs structural design?

01Share the architectural plans and project location.
02Include a geotechnical report when available.
03Review the proposed structural design scope.

manuelarchie@gmail.com

+63(905)-589-1043