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Introduction to Steel Metal Frame Structures
Steel metal frame structures are a type of construction form that uses steel as the primary load-bearing component. They are widely used in industrial plants, commercial buildings, high-rise residential buildings, and other fields. Their core features include high strength, lightweight, fast construction speed, and excellent seismic performance, making them a mainstream choice in modern architecture.
Key Features:
- High Strength: Steel has excellent tensile and compressive properties, enabling it to withstand significant loads.
- Lightweight: Compared to concrete structures, steel structures are lighter, reducing the pressure on the foundation.
- Flexibility: Steel is easy to process and install, meeting complex design requirements.
- Environmental Friendliness: Steel structures are recyclable, aligning with sustainable development principles.
Key Points of Design Scheme
(1) Structural System Selection
- Frame Structure: Suitable for multi-story buildings such as offices and residential buildings, offering flexible spatial layouts.
- Truss Structure: Ideal for large-span buildings like stadiums and exhibition halls, effectively reducing material usage.
- Space Frame Structure: Suitable for buildings with complex spatial forms, such as airport terminals, offering high aesthetic and functional value.
(2) Material Selection
- Steel Type: Choose high-strength steels like Q235 and Q345 based on load and design requirements.
- Anti-Corrosion Treatment: Apply hot-dip galvanizing or painting to enhance corrosion resistance.
- Fire Protection: Use fireproof coatings or boards to ensure safety in case of fire.
(3) Joint Design
- Rigid Joints: Use welding or high-strength bolts to ensure joint stiffness and strength.
- Flexible Joints: Adopt flexible joint designs in seismic zones to absorb earthquake energy and reduce structural damage.
- Joint Reinforcement: Reinforce critical joints by adding stiffeners or gusset plates.
(4) Construction Plan
- Prefabricated Components: Manufacture components in factories to ensure dimensional and quality accuracy, reducing on-site errors.
- Installation Sequence: Strictly follow design drawings and construction standards to ensure structural integrity.
- Quality Control: Conduct quality inspections on key processes like welding and bolting to ensure construction quality.
(5) Monitoring and Maintenance
- Real-Time Monitoring: Install sensors to monitor stress, deformation, and vibration, promptly identifying potential issues.
- Regular Maintenance: Perform periodic inspections and maintenance, repairing damaged or aging components to ensure long-term safety.
Design Case Example
Project Name: Steel Structure Design for an Industrial Plant
Design Highlights:
- Structural System: Adopt a rigid frame structure to meet large space requirements.
- Material Selection: Use Q345 steel with hot-dip galvanizing for anti-corrosion treatment.
- Joint Design: Employ high-strength bolted connections and reinforce critical joints.
- Construction Plan: Prefabricate components in factories for rapid on-site installation, ensuring construction timelines.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Install sensors for real-time structural monitoring and develop a regular maintenance plan.
Summary
The design of steel metal frame structures requires comprehensive consideration of structural systems, material selection, joint design, construction plans, and monitoring and maintenance. Through scientific design and strict construction quality control, the safety, durability, and economic efficiency of steel structures can be ensured, meeting the diverse needs of modern architecture.
Additional Information:
- Modern steel structure design often employs BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology for 3D modeling and optimization.
- In green building practices, the environmental benefits and recyclability of steel structures make them a key choice for sustainable development.



Product Application |
Light Frame Steel Construction Hangar Design Prefabricated Steel Structure Factory Building Workshop warehouse |
A pre-engineered steel building is a modern technology where the complete designing is done at the factory and the building components are brought to the site and then fixed/jointed at the site, all is bolt connection, no need any welding! |
An efficiently designed pre-engineered building can be lighter than the conventional steel buildings by up to 30%. Lighter weight equates to less steel and potential price savings in structural framework. |
SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL STRUCTURE BUILDING |
Main Steel Frame | Steel Column & Beam | 1. Material: Q345B (S355JR) or Q235B(S235JR)/ Welded/Hot Rolled H section steel |
2. Surface: Hot Dip Galvanized or Painted; |
3. Connection: All Bolts Connection; |
Supporting System | Roof Purlin | C or Z Section Steel, Q235B |
Wall Purlin | C or Z Section Steel, Q235B |
Bracing | Steel Rod, Q235B |
Cross Support | Steel Rod, Q235B |
Column Support | Angle Steel; Steel Rod; Q235B |
Angle Brace | Angle steel,Q235B |
Tie Bar | Steel Pipe,Q235B |
Roof & Wall System | 1. Single Colorful Corrugated Steel Sheet; Thickness: 0.3-0.8mm |
2. Sandwich Panel with EPS, Rock Wool, Fiberglass,PU; Thickness: 50-150mm; |
Accessories | Door | Sliding; Rolled Up Door (Manual/Auto) |
Window | Aluminum Alloy; PVC; |
Downspout | PVC pipe; |
Gutter | Galvanized Steel Sheet; Stainless Steel |
Ventilator | Stainless Steel Turbine Ventilator |
Skylight Belt | FRP or PC semi-transparent Skylight Belt |
Flash | Color Steel Sheet |
Fittings | Anchor Bolt; High Strength Bolt; Standard Bolt, Self-tapping nail etc |













