Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Portal frames – getting better with time

Do you know the basic structure of Portal Frames was developed during the Second World War? Since then, portal frames have improved a lot; today these frames are being used as one of the most common structural forms for single storey industrial structures. A typical portal frame is manufactured with hot-rolled sections, supporting the roofing and side-cladding via cold-formed purlins and sheeting rails. The frame is made in such a way that it can withstand the toughest of conditions, and serve long.

If you look at the market, the most common form of the portal frame is that of pinned-based frame that is extensively used in the construction industry. The frame is made with different rafter and column member size with haunches at both the eaves and apex connections. It is to be noted here that almost everything about portal frames can be customised to fit the users’ needs.

Portal frames are quite common these days. A substantial portion of construction steel in UK is used in the construction of portal frames. And this amount of steel usage is sure to go up in the coming years.

A portal frame can also be used for enclosing large volumes, which means you can use the structure for commercial, retail, storage, and industrial applications. In a nutshell, portal frames are in demand and can be put to different usages; the only thing that needs to be kept in mind when looking for an ideal portal frame manufacturer is that it has been around for a good number of years, and is also known for quality products.