What Are The Pre-Engineered Building Structure?

1. What Are The Pre-Engineered Building Structure? Pre-engineered buildings are building structures that are manufactured at a factory and assembled at the site. These pre-engineered building structures are customized or built according to the exact dimensions and shape required by the client and then are transported to the decided location. On the site, these buildings are then assembled with bolted connections and are alternatives to conventionally created steel structures. Due to an increased demand in fast-tracking construction to save time, this new manufacturing concept of pre-engineered buildings is seen as a welcome move by the industry. Also called “metal boxes”, these PEBs are economically efficient and can counter global warming.

2. COMPONENTS OF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS The components of a pre-engineered building structure are: PRIMARY MEMBER: Primary framing of a pre-engineered building is an arrangement of I- shaped steel members and frames. The primary frame constitutes the basic structure of the pre-engineered building. It also has end wall frames that are reinforced with wind bracing, connecting bolts, and anchor bolts. SECONDARY MEMBER: Second framing is actually cold-formed members, which can be of different shapes like Z, C, etc. also known as “Purlins”. These help and support the primary framing and wall Paneling. The Purlins add to the overall stability of the structure and are easily available in different shapes and sizes and thicknesses, ensuring that there is no extra cost for production and no wastage. They can be easily mounted on the pre-engineered building, are lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and robust in nature. ROOF & WALL PANELS: In this group, tin shades and curtain walls made from glass and rolled steel sheets are included. The frame of this foundation is built to withstand the force of the wind and other acting loads. Special roofing sheets are also made for colder areas to minimize energy usage. SANDWICH PANELS: The sandwich panel consists of three layers where a non-aluminum core is inserted between two aluminum sheets. Other accessories such as mezzanine floors, bolts, insulation, etc created as per the need of the pre-engineered building structure. ADVANTAGES OF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS The many advantages of pre-engineered buildings are: QUALITY CONTROL: Quality control is the biggest advantage of pre-engineered buildings as they are created beforehand taking into consideration the standards. These buildings are made under the supervision of a Quality Control Engineer inside the factory. REDUCTION IN COST: A pre-engineered building structure lowers the cost used in the designing and manufacturing of the structure and onsite erection cost. SAVES TIME IN THE CONSTRUCTION: The usage of software for the drawings and the designing of the structure lessens the overall construction time. It also allows faster occupancy and revenue realization for building owners. LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS: Standard quality paints are used for the steel structure and the environment ensures long durability. WARRANTY ON PEBs: Pre-engineered buildings commonly have a warranty period of 20 years by the manufacturers.

3. DISADVANTAGES OF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS There are a few disadvantages associated with pre-engineered buildings such as: RUST OR CORROSION SENSITIVE: The quality of steel used is a big deciding factor for the sensitivity of the pre-engineered building. If the quality is low-grade, then it damages the pre- engineered building structure and reduces the lifespan of the same. INSULATION COST: The insulation of PEBs against extreme weather may add to the costs. However, new technologies are emerging to manufacture PEBs to suit the local climatic conditions at the factory itself. APPEARANCE: When the structure is left exposed, then it may not be as attractive as expected. The final look of the structure matters a lot for a pre-engineered building. HOW TO DECIDE IF YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES A PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING? The suitability of a pre-engineered buildings for your project is debatable, for which HRS Infrastructure can guide you in taking the right decision. Whether the project requires a conventional steel frame or a PEB, HRS Infrastructure will not let you sacrifice either the design or the creativity for your project. By teaming up with HRS Infrastructure in the building planning phase, you can get your project customized as per the requirements of the project. CONTACT US Email:-info@hrsinfrastructure.com Address:-E-35/1, Kavi Nagar Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, U.P – 201002 Phone No: - 9716032085 Website:-https://www.hrsinfrastructure.com/