An Overview of the Structural Components of PEB
Pre-engineered buildings have revolutionized the way in which industrial units, factory sheds, godowns, warehouses, storage rooms, and aviation hangars are built. Building large-span buildings have become easy and super-fast.
Why PEB is a Top Choice?
PEB are factory-made steel buildings which are designed with an outside cladding made of pre-profiled color coated panels. The finish of such steel structures are uniform because correct-sized steel components are matched with one another. When they travel from the factory they are carried in disassembled condition. The construction workers assemble them on the site of the building project. The workers need not work on the fabrication of structures because they are of perfect size, shape and color.
PEB structures have lessened the time of project completion. Such factory-made steel structures are finding worldwide recognition because of low labor cost and high efficiency.
PEB structures can easily be dismantled. Therefore it is the most preferred choice of a pre engineered buildings manufacturer. PEB helps building expansion without a hassle.
On top of that PEB wins over conventional building structures because of thermal and energy-efficiency.
Structural Components of Pre-engineered Buildings
PEB structures have transformed the way of construction industry in more than one ways. Some of the most popular structures which are being made by pre-engineered buildings manufacturer are:
Main Frame Columns and Rafters
These are portal frames which comprises of columns that run from the ground to the top and has rafters made of steel plate sections.
Girts
Girts are Z-shaped horizontal steel structures that connect to the external extension of the main frame columns,
Brace Rod
Brace rods are one of the most important components of PEB that ensure stability to the building. These cables, which are placed diagonally atop the roof and walls to, can provide structural support to all PEB units. They help in withstanding the load of wind and seismic shocks,
Exterior Wall Cladding
Cladding is done on exterior wall of a steel structure building to protect the interior components of the building. It is done with insulated panels or PPGI (pre-painted galvanised steel) sheets. Good wall cladding is applied with high quality weather sealants to ensure longevity of the house,
Roof Cladding
Roof cladding is done in a similar fashion as wall cladding — either with insulated panels or pre-coated and Color Coated Roofing Sheet.
Downspout Pipe
Having a good drainage system which will allow the rainwater to reach the ground from rooftop is important. For this, rectangular shaped downspout pipes are used to allow drainage of the rain water.
Eave Gutter
This is the structural unit present on the edge of roof and hanging over the wall to throw rain water clear away from the walls.
Gable Trim
Gable trim or rake is a structural component which closes the openings between two adjacent roof and end wall panels,
Canopy
Canopy can be called an overhead roof. It is an overhanging structure, present just below the eave level, which provides shelter from sun, rain, snow and other weather conditions.
Framing
Framing (comprising of headers, sills as well as jambs) is installed in a pre-fabricated building to enable installation of sliding doors and roll-up doors.
Mezzanine Joist
This structural unit provides support to the decking of roofs and floors. The bar joist can be supported either by mainframe columns or made to hang from the roof trusses.
Mezzanine Beam
This is another structural unit which is connected to columns to resist moments.
