Ultimate strength of cold-formed steel z-purlins

Author

M. A. A. Razak
Teoman Peköz

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Cold-formed steel structures are being widely used in various forms of construction such as industrial plants, gymnasiums, hangars and metal buildings. One important feature of metal building construction is the use of light gage roof panels connected to purlins, particularly of the Z-section. This section is, besides the channel-section, the simplest two-flange section which can be produced by cold-forming. The purlins have span lengths of 20 to 25 feet, generally made continuous over the building rigid frames by nesting. Construction details vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. The purlins available would typically have prepunched holes for connection of various types of bracings, overlapping connections, etc.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Sponsor(s)

American Iron and Steel Institute
Metal Building Manufacturers Association

Research Center/Lab(s)

Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Publication Date

01 Feb 1980

Document Version

Final Version

Comments

Progress Report

Document Type

Technical Report

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Technical Report Number

Report No. 80-3

Recommended Citation

Razak, M. A. A. and Peköz, Teoman, "Ultimate strength of cold-formed steel z-purlins" (1980). CCFSS Library (1939 - present). 143.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/ccfss-library/143