Tecnostrutture Nps® Top-down
NPS® TOP-DOWN
NPS® TOP-DOWN
The single-span NPS® Top-Down system exclusively employs self-supporting NPS® beams, placed on perimeter diaphragms. In this way, the beams perform both the function of a temporary strut, counteracting wall deformation, and that of a permanent load-bearing element. This solution eliminates the need for temporary struts and allows for a high speed of construction.
INFORMATION
FINISHING
Possibility of visible beams without additional finishing
BRAND
Tecnostrutture
PRODUCT TYPE
Top-Down system
REFERENCES
For decades, the NPS® Top-Down system has been successfully used in many projects, from residential buildings to car parks and infrastructure. The reason? The solution gives the possibility to carry out the excavation and laying phases of the structures simultaneously, guaranteeing speed and high construction flexibility. In addition, the general planner can count on Tecnostrutture’s engineering support for more efficient and simpler construction.
PRODUCTION
Made in Italy
USE
Outdoor
THE NPS® SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE
NPS® System contributes to reducing environmental impact throughout the life cycle and to obtaining LEED and DGNB credits. Produced in the factory, the elements are assembled on site in total self-supporting manner, eliminating the need for temporary formwork and shoring, thus speeding up construction time. After concrete casting, NPS® results in a composite structure with characteristics that comply with the performance levels required by the Eurocodes and Italian NTC 2018.
AREAS OF APPLICATION
Common application areas include:
- Underground car parks
- IUnderground car parks
- Large buildings with underground floors
ADVANTAGES
- Speed of execution
- Total self-supporting beams
- Containment of excavation within the site perimeter
PERFORMANCE SLIM-SYSTEM
NPS® New Performance Slim-System is a complete and flexible modular system developed by Tecnostrutture. It consists of composite steel-concrete beams and columns, made from up to 93% recycled steel and equipped with an Environmental Product Declaration based on Life Cycle Assessment per kg of product.
NPS® OFFERS
- Fast and easy assembly
- CE marked structural elements EN 1090-1
- One supplier for all structural elements of the building
- Slim sections
- Seismic resistance
- Integrated fire resistance
- Reduced load on foundations
DESIGN SERVICES INCLUDED
Tecnostrutture’s technical team offers personalised advice and technical support from the initial stages right through to project completion.
THIS INCLUDE
- Certifications
- BIM modelling of NPS® structures
- Design of NPS® structures with calculation report and executive drawings
- Preliminary technical consulting – e.g. identification of the ideal structural mesh
- Optimisation of the solution and/or conversion of the project to an NPS® solution
OPTIONAL SERVICES
- FEM modelling of the building
- BIM modelling of the building
NPS® Advantages
FAST RETURN ON INVESTMENT
- Reliable costs.
- Less dependence on weather conditions.
- Overlapping construction phases for greater worksite speed.
- Reduction of building construction time by at least 40% compared to traditional systems, ideal for new construction and renovation.
EFFICIENT AND SAFE SOLUTION
- Increased safety on site.
- Almost total elimination of props.
- Reduction of labour requirements on site by 90%.
- Speed of installation: 8 minutes for a multi-storey column, 5 for a beam.
- Delivery of beams, columns and slabs at the time of installation, without the need for storage space.
SEISMIC AND INTEGRATED FIRE RESISTANCE
- Integrated seismic resistance, without the need for bracing.
- Consolidated experience of Tecnostrutture in seismic areas.
- Integrated fire resistance, with no need for post-installation treatment. A saving in terms of cost and time.
- NPS® elements can also be used as visible architectural elements, without the need for additional treatments.
REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- Up to 93% recycled steel content.
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), crediti LEED e conformità ai CAM.
- 90% reduction of temporary materials on site, with positive effects on costs and waste.
- Environmental impact demonstrated per kg of product through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Lower energy consumption and CO₂ emissions than steel and reinforced concrete solutions.
- Lower use of raw materials compared to traditional systems, with the same performance.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
One of the most innovative features of this solution is the possibility of carrying out the excavation and structure installation phases simultaneously. This means that while excavation is taking place, beams are immediately placed to support the perimeter bulkheads, guaranteeing the stability of the excavation itself.
This mode of operation, referred to as ‘covered excavation’, allows construction to proceed safely and efficiently, reducing construction time and minimising impact on the surroundings.
