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Purlin design

Purlin design is a crucial aspect of numerous projects, yet the special behavior of cold-formed sections often leads to uncertainties and questions. Additionally, design processes are typically fragmented, with manufacturers offering separate modules, hence the possibility to investigate the relationship between the main structure and the purlin system is lost. In Consteel, purlins are integrated parts of the global structural model. With unique tools tailored to optimize cold-formed sections, a complete design solution is at your disposal to enhance your expertise in the field. While working with the software, you can continuously experience individual development and progress in your profession.

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Purlin design specific feature solutions in Consteel

Parametric cold-formed profiles

Extended possibilities are provided for our users to define the most commonly used types of cold-formed sections parametrically. Z, C, Sigma, Zeta, hat, L and closed profiles are all available with possible web, flange and edge stiffeners where applicable. Definition is straightforward and design is handled through General Method in a fully Eurocode-conform way with the consideration of supplementary rules of EN 1993-1-3.

Easy modeling of the effect of sheeting – Shear field

Considering the shear restraint of trapezoidal steel decking is always a question. Can the floor beams be considered as fully restrained or not? In Consteel, various types of trapezoidal sheetings are available and the actual shear stiffness of the application can be calculated either by the Eurocode or with methods provided by producers. Consequently, the actual shear restraints can be applied in the analysis and automatic design of the beams.

Purlin design

Purlin design is always filled with questions. Consteel provides a comprehensive solution with its special purlin design mode: consideration of the restraining effect of the sheeting, the overlaps and complete, Eurocode-conform local and distortional buckling design.
Since purlins can be modelled as integrated parts of the global structural model, the different stiffnesses of their supports (the frames) can be examined, as well as the purlins’ stabilization effect on the frames.

Local and distortional buckling design of parametric cold-formed profiles

In Consteel, numerous different cold-formed sections can be defined parametrically, including Z, C, U, Sigma, Zeta and hat sections with variations of edge, flange and web stiffeners. Complete design calculation is provided for all of them considering local buckling according to EN 1993-1-5 and distortional buckling as per EN 1993-1-3 and interaction of those, fully automatically.

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We continuously research and implement the most modern ways of steel design based on high-level, integrated numerical analysis. We are also seriously dealing with design issues outside of the standard methods in order to offer practical solutions for the engineers in these complex fields as well.

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Example ModelS

Design simple supported, continuous and overlapped purlins systems considering shear and rotational stiffness of attached roof sheeting

Did you know that you could use Consteel to design simple supported, continuous and over-lapped purlins systems, considering shear and rotational stiffness of attached roof sheeting?
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