Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) have revolutionized the construction industry. They offer endless benefits, reduced costs and construction times, longevity, and unmatched structural integrity. You have likely heard or seen construction professionals using the terms ‘’pre-engineered’’ or ‘’prefab’’ when referring to their steel buildings, but what exactly do these terms mean?
A prefabricated building means that the building is manufactured in a factory before being shipped in a ready-to-assemble package to be erected on site. A structural engineer will determine the building specifics like snow loads, load-bearing walls, and energy demands prior to production.
With the aid of steel design software, they will accurately and quickly design the building while calculating the size and spacing of the steel components. They will also determine the load requirements based on the specific location of the build. Since steel buildings have different minimum and maximum load values, the engineer must ensure the building meets the requirements for live loads, dead loads, and environmental loads.
Using the information provided by the engineer, the program generates drawings that detail exactly how each piece of metal framing should be crafted and erected.
This is why the construction time is greatly reduced with pre-engineered steel buildings solutions. When the building arrives on a flatbed all the components are ready to be assembled and erected. No need for a skilled carpenter to be on-site cutting and designing the components as they go.
The steps in constructing a prefab building are pretty straightforward. First, the foundation is prepared using the necessary drawings needed to locate and set the anchor bolts. Next is the primary framing which consists of columns and rafters, followed by attaching the secondary members to the primary frame. Lastly, once the framing is complete, the insulation is installed followed by the wall and roof cladding.
By reducing material waste and allowing for quick installation, pre-engineered steel construction reduces costs and increases productivity. Pre-engineered buildings can be beneficial for projects such as commercial buildings, barns, garages, self-storage facilities, hangers, and steel homes.
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Originally posted 2021-11-19 16:25:04.
