Pre-Engineered Buildings are pre-detailed and pre-designed and are manufactured in a quality controlled factory atmosphere. At this stage each process is carried out employing sophisticated technologies that include the application of advanced welding techniques and standardization of components. Such procedures facilitate mass production.
PEB uses high strength steel for better strength/weight ratio and is also ideal for construction in remote areas and hilly terrains as a major part of the construction activities are carried out at factory level. Most importantly PEBO construction is 30% to 40 % faster than the conventional or masonry construction.
Primary frames are the main load carrying and support members of a pre-engineered building.The PEB rigid frame comprises of tapered columns and tapered rafters (The fabricated tapered sections are referred to as built-up members).
Secondary frames includes Purlins,Girts and Eave Struts.These are used to support the wall and roof panels.Purlins are used on the roof;Girts are used to provide framework for wall cladding for sidewalls and endwalls.All eave struts are cold formed C sections well suited at the corners to support sheetings.
These are items that are required in every Steel Structure.They include Anchor Bolts,Connection Bolts,Sag Rods and Cable Bracing Components. Longitudinal cross bracing,used to provide lateral stability to the structure against wind,seismic or other forces
The mezzanine framing is connected to the main rigid frame columns for lateral,stability. Standard mezzanine structure consists of built-up beams that support built-up,hot-rolled or cold-formed mezzanine joists which in-turn support a metal deck. A reinforced concrete slab is cast on the metal deck as a finished surface.
Buildings are typically delivered in just a few weeks after approval of drawings.Foundation and anchor bolts are cast parallel with finished,ready for the site bolting.The use of PEB will reduce total construction time of the project by at least 50%.This also allows faster occupancy and earlier realization of revenue.
Due to the systems approach,there is a significant saving in design,manufacturing and on site erection cost.The secondary members and cladding nest together reducing transportation cost.
Buildings can be easily expanded in length by adding additional bays. Also expansion in width and height is possible by pre designing for future expansion.
Buildings can be supplied to around 80M clear spans.
As buildings are manufactured completely in the factory under controlled conditions the quality is assured.
Buildings are supplied with high quality paint systems for cladding and steel to suit ambient conditions at the site,which results in long durability and low maintenance coats.
Buildings can be supplied with polyurethane insulated panels or fiberglass blankets insulation to achieve required"U"values.
Building can be supplied with various types of fascias,canopies,and curved eaves and are designed to receive pre cast concrete wall panels,curtain walls, block walls and other wall systems.
As the complete building package is supplied by a single vendor, ACV compatibility of all the building components and accessories is assured. This is one of the major benefits of the pre engineered building systems.