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Renovation of existing historic doorway

Via Solferino, Milano

A true preservation of the city's cultural heritage by remaking the gateway, respecting its characteristics and preserving the stylistic architectural identity of the site.

Client

Year

Status

Value

Team

O.R.M.A. srl for Generali spa

2024

Concluded

26.500€

1 Building site manager
3 Workers

Client

Year

Status

Value

Team


Generali srl

2024

Concluded

26.500€

1 Building site manager
3 Workers

The doorway, 3500 mm wide by 5000 mm high, was entirely reconstructed, keeping its functionality and aesthetic stylistic features intact.

This required an initial survey phase, which was followed by the stages
of redesign, structural testing and static strength, up to the fabrication
and installation of the new gate.

Surveys

The first survey phase in the field has allowed Eleva Build to understand fully understand the specificities inherent in this project, gathering all the information needed, such as: dimensions, structure support, wall anchorage, and anchoring and positioning of the mechanical arms.

The makeover

For the rebuilding of the gate, it was decided to use a structure made of tubular steel galvanized steel tubing covered with painted aluminum sheet, to limit its weight and make it easier to its opening and closing.

The door, originally composed of 2 large doors, was further divided into 2: an upper part about 2000 mm high fixed, or manually opening and a lower part about 2600 mm high with motorized opening.

A pedestrian entrance was included in the lower part, with safety exit function.


The idea of further subdividing the gate into 2 made it possible to optimize the
operation of the motorized arms, favoring their functionality and durability, while avoiding
at the same time the imposing opening of a gate more than 5000 mm high.

Tests

During the execution of the project, the following were relevant tests were carried out for the verification of the structural and static strength of the statics of the door at different forces, demonstrating a remarkable strength and reliability of the structure.

SLU tensional analysis with panic door open (Sigma_max 743 kg/cm2)

The final result

The end result demonstrates how Eleva Build has succeeded: rebuilding a doorway of large dimensions, modernizing it in its structural construction, increasing its functionality and at the same time, maintaining its style and appearance.

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