Technical Information Structural
Technical Information Structural
Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It involves a balanced approach to economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.
Design Criteria
Structural Steel design is based on the following criteria:
- Dead Load
- Live Load
- Wind Lord
- Seismic Load
- Crane Load – Gantry Girder design
- Auxiliary Load
- Collateral Load
- Snow Load
International Quality Standards
Hot rolled built-up sections are designed in accordance with following American codes:
- Low Rise Building Systems Manual (MBMA) Metal Building Manufacturer’s Association, Inc.
- Allowable Stress Design (AISC) American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
- Cold Formed Steel Design Manual (AISC) American Iron & Steel Institute
- Structural Welding Code – Steel (AWS) American Welding Societ