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    2.

    1 Portal Frame

    Portal Frame

    A construction method of building and designing structures, primarily using steel or steel-
    reinforced precast concrete.
    Can also be constructed using laminated lumber such as glulam.
    The connections between the columns and rafters are designed to be moment-resistant to carry
    bending forces.
    First developed in the 1960’s and now become the most common enclosure for spans of 20-60m.
    Designed for the following loads: roof load and wind load. While designing care should be taken
    for proper: Joints, foundation and bracing.
    Portal frames are made in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are usually made from steel, but can
    also be made from concrete or timber. The portal structure is designed in such a way that it has no
    intermediate columns, as a result large open areas can easily be created within the structure.

    Portal Frames are generally used for single storey construction which require a large unobstructed
    floor space ie

    Factories

    Shopping Centers

    Warehouses

    Anatomy of Portal Frame:

    A portal frame building comprises a series of transverse frames braced longitudinally.

    Columns & Rafters – Primary Steelwork

    Walls & Purlins – Secondary Steelwork


    The roof and wall cladding separate the enclosed space from the external environment as well
    as providing thermal and acoustic insulation.

    The structural role of the cladding is to transfer loads to secondary steelwork and also to
    restrain the flange of the purlin or rail to which it is attached.
    At this stage the floor is not in place.

    Note the clear unobstructed floor area available.

    With single storey buildings natural lighting is gained by placing clear sheets in roof layout.

    These sheets will run from eaves to ridge at suitable intervals.

    The legs or stanchions of the portal frame need connecting at the bottom to a foundation.

    Here we can see the base joint connection in place.


    Shown here is a ridge joint or apex joint.

    It is Important that this joint is strong hence the use of wedge shaped pieces called gusset pieces to
    strengthen and increase the bolt area.
    Gusset pieces will be used to increase strength, give greater bolt area and prevent deflection
    under load.
    Again the knee joint must be strong to support the roof loads and prevent bending.
    Diagonal Bracing

    With all types of frameworks we must think on stability ie movement. To help strengthen the
    framework and prevent movement diagonal bracing will be used.
    Tie Cables

    These wire and tubular ties are used to prevent sagging of the cladding rails which can add
    considerable force unto the joints of the external cladding.

    External Wall

    Here we see the finish of the external cladding panels with the lower level facing brickwork.
    The blockwork behind creates a protective wall or firewall.

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