American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present)
Alternative Title
Research Report RP20-5
Abstract
This example provides a step-by-step strength calculation of a 4-span continuous Z-purlin system supporting a standing seam roof.
Design inputs are defined first, including cross-section dimensions and orientation, span lengths, roof slope, and bracing provided by the standing seam to the purlin line. The calculations consider gravity (downward) and suction (uplift) loadings.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures
Publisher
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
Publication Date
02 Sep 2020
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 2020 American Iron and Steel Institute, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Technical Report
File Type
text
Language
English
Technical Report Number
AISI RP20-5
Recommended Citation
Moen, Christopher D., "Structural Design Example -- Four Span Metal Building Z-Purlin Line Supporting a Standing Seam Roof" (2020). American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Specifications, Standards, Manuals and Research Reports (1946 - present). 220.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/ccfss-aisi-spec/220
Comments
The material contained herein has been developed by researchers based on their research findings. The material has also been reviewed by the American Iron and Steel Institute Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. The Committee acknowledges and is grateful for the contributions of such researchers.