4.1.2 Principles of trusses

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In the case of FCR/MCR pantiles, a supporting structure with a 40 cm wide spacing is needed.

Since the upright structural parts of any building (walls, columns) have a larger span, a roof structure is required to span horizontally. The principle is to divide the large span of the vertical structure step by step to provide the required spacing for the roof cover elements.

1. Step

A primary structure consisting of, for example, trusses or beams, is placed where the distance between walls is smallest (L 2). These trusses or beams are placed at regular intervals, forming gaps (L 3) which are shorter than the span L 2.

2. Step

A secondary, finer structure (e.g. ridge beams and purlins) is laid dividing the gaps further (L 4).

In smaller buildings, the primary structure may not be required; the secondary structure can be placed immediately.

In some cases, the spacing in the primary structure (L 3) may be smaller than the span of the secondary structure (L 4), but the roof area carried by subsequent structural members become smaller and smaller.

3. Step

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4. Step

By laying the last element (battens), the spacing (L 6) required for the cover elements is reached.

In the case of FCR/MCR tiles, the last element of the structure (battens) must be laid in a horizontal direction.

4.1.4 Detail principles

First large, then small members

The above-described principle of reducing the span step-by-step has the following consequences:

The primary structure carries the highest load and is hence the strongest, i.e. heaviest member.

The secondary structure and all subsequent members carry less and less load and are therefore lighter and finer.

Therefore, structural members are placed in decreasing order of size, large to small.

Laying of rectangular beams

Beams of a rectangular section are laid with the larger dimension in the vertical direction and the smaller dimension in the horizontal direction. In this way the load bearing capacity is greater.

4.1.5 Bracing

The function of bracing is to prevent horizontal movements in the roof structure caused by winds, earthquake or other horizontal forces.

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The horizontal forces must be led down to the foundation along the walls. Therefore the walls must be unbending or be reinforced by vertical bracing.

4.1.6 Special forms of primary structure

A single main truss

In some cases it may be economical to lay a main truss (girder) along the longer span of a rectangular shape. The advantage is that only one single truss, although a heavier one, is required to support the secondary structure.

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Frame trusses

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Spanning in two directions

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Based on the data in Chapter 2.3, the magnitude of the uplifting forces can be determined. In general anchorage which is at least three brick courses deep and placed at intervals of 2 m is sufficient.

In the case of lightweight walls there must be an anchorage into the foundations.

b) Bracing

Winds naturally have a strong horizontal load component on roofs. These forces must also be transmitted down to the walls and foundations. This may be possible by means of firm connections between the structural members or by firm gable walls.

A more secure and therefore recommended method is the use of bracing.

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c) Ring beam

A ring beam (tie beam) is a continuous beam at the top of the wall.

It provides a solid base on which wall plates or rafters can be anchored. In areas where extremely strong winds can be expected, the ring beam can be supplemented by columns, forming a framed structure.

Such structures are usually made of reinforced concrete.

Influence of roof pitch

Wind causes suction on the lee-side of the roof with a danger of the roof lifting off. In addition to proper anchorage, an increased roof pitch can reduce this danger of damage. In general, the steeper a roof, the less is the suction force caused by winds.

Shape of the roof

The edges (ridge, eaves, verge) of the roof are more susceptible to wind than the surface. The most critical parts are the verge and the mono-pitched ridge. Therefore for wind safety the preferred roof shape is the hipped roof. Gable roofs or mono-pitched roofs are disadvantageous.

(also see Chapter 3)

4.2.2 Earthquakes

Earthquakes occur mainly in well known zones around the globe. In these areas special precautions have to be taken.

Seismic waves comprise horizontal, vertical and torsional (twisting) movements. Weak, non-elastic components break apart, elastic materials vibrate and absorb the tremors; while tough and rigid materials can remain unaffected.

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Hidden cracks may also occur but are very difficult to detect. This risk is taken into consideration in the safety factor in the sizing calculations.

Knots

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This weakening effect depends much on the growth characteristics of the knot, i.e. how well it is grown into the adjoining wood.

(also see example in Chapter 4.3.4)

Direction of grain

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b) Rafter and batten (up to 4 m span between walls at eaves)

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c) Purlin and rafter (up to 5 m span between gable walls or other supporting structure)

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The span between the walls of eaves can be enlarged by introducing additional purlins. This, however, leads to very high ridges.

e) Truss, purlin and rafter

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Basis of the tables in Appendix 3

Loads

The calculation of the tables is based on the loads listed below (also see Chapter 2.3.3). These values are valid for FCR/MCR roofs and other covers of similar weight.

Battens:

Rafters:

Purlins:

Rafters and purlins

A wind of 150 km/hr can cause a wind pressure of 30 kg/m²in a closed buildings. In completely open buildings the pressure can be much higher. Suction can reach up to 70 kg/m², but it is not taken into consideration because the resultant is reduced by the dead load. However, appropriate anchoring of the roof must be provided.

(Also see Chapter 2.3.2)

Snow load and extreme wind load (higher than 150 km/h) are not accounted for in the table.

Deflection

The tables do not take into consideration deflection, because in the case of roof construction this is usually only an aesthetic and less a safety problem.

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Battens:

Variable number of supports with the span L, cantilever maximum 0.30 L.

Rafters

2 or 3 supports with the span L

Cantilever (Lc) maximum 0.35 L.

In the case of more than 3 supports the effective span (L_eff).can be reduced by 15% when reading the table.

Purlins

2 or 3 supports with the span L

Cantilever (Lc) maximum 0.40 L.

In the case of more than 3 supports the effective span (L_eff).can be reduced by 15% when reading the table.

A roof slope between 25^oand 40^ois considered.

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Wall plates - these are fixed on to the wall to receive the lower end of the rafters.

Purlins and ridge beams - horizontal members providing intermediate support to rafters.

Rafters - similar to beams but inclined.

Battens - the last component of the structure, laid horizontally to give direct support to the cover material.

Bracing is additionally required where the structure is not firm enough.

For larger spans additional trusses are required to support the roof.

Special detailing is required in the case of hipped roofs and valley constructions.

Wall plates

Function

Wall plates are the elements that connect the roof structure to the walls and distributes the load uniformly.

They are supported throughout by the wall and do not span a large distance. If there is no supporting wall but only columns,Remote Control Hydraulic Power Unit Rentals High Pressure.

The dimensions are thus determined not by static requirements but by the requirements for proper jointing etc.

Fixing

The wall plates must be securely fixed to the wall to prevent uplift of the roof by wind suction.

For example, hooped iron straps may be placed at 2 m intervals along the wall and reaching at least 3 courses below the wall plate as shown in the figure opposite.

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a) One-nailed fish plate

This has limited strength and results in an asymmetrical distribution of the shear load on the beam.

b) Two-nailed fish plate

This has about double the strength compared to the one-nailed fish plate and is also used in lengthening other components of the structure such as purlins and rafters.

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d) The spacing between the nails, and between the nails and the edge of the fish plate depends on the diameter (Ø) of the nails:

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along the grain 10 times the diameter of the nail,

across the grain 5 times the diameter of the nail.

Purlins and ridge beams

Function

Purlins and ridge beams form the primary structure (also see Chapter 4.1) of the roof, spanning horizontally to support the rafters.

Fixing

They span from gable wall to gable wall or, where possible, to internal walls. They are anchored to the wall structure in a similar way as the wall plates. A safe method to anchor them is to join them firmly to the tie beam.

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a) Vertical halving joint

b) Vertical scarf

c) Horizontal halving joint, to be avoided

d) Fish plate joint

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Bearing area

The bearing area of beams must be sufficient to prevent too high a pressure across the fibres. The width (a) must be at least the same as the height of the beam (h).

Cantilever

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Rafters Function

Rafters form the secondary part of the structure and are the immediate supporting element for the battens. They are inclined in the direction of the roof slope.

Cantilever

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Fixing

Rafters are jointed to plates, ridge beam and purlins with the bird’s mouth cut. To ensure a proper fixing, the width of the bird’Oil Immersed Power Distribution Electronic Transformer.

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Rafters also have to be secured against uplift by wind. They are therefore fixed, to the under-Flexo 1-4 Color Water Ink Printing Slotting Die-Cutting and Stacking Machine.

Nails for fixing must be long enough. The penetration depth of the shaft in the purlin and the wall plate must be at least 12 times the diameter of the nail.

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Battens

Function

Battens are the last component of the structure. They directly support the tiles. They run horizontally and are fixed to the rafters by nails.

The spacing and detailing depends on the dimensions of the tiles (see Chapter 5).

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The battens are laid flat on the rafters and not in upend position. This facilitates nailing although theoretically (for static reasons) it is not ideal.

The nails have to be long enough. The penetration depth must be at least 12 times the diameter of the nail.

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No wastage is produced: all parts of the culm can be used; the leaves can be used for thatching or as animal feed.

The pleasant smooth, round surface requires no surface treatment.

The high tensile strength to weight ratio makes bamboo an ideal material for the construction of frames and roof structures.Custom Christmas Cosmetic Packaging Small White Flat Pack Magnetic Paper Gift Box, entire buildings can be made of bamboo.

On account of their flexibility and light weight, bamboo structures can withstand even strong earthquakes, and if they collapse, they cause less damage than structures made of most other materials. Reconstruction is possible within a short time and at a low cost.

Problems

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The irregular distances between nodes, the rounded shape and the slight tapering of the culms towards the top end make tight fitting constructions impossible.NEMA 17 Planetary Gearbox Stepping Motor 17HS3401 3D Printer Motor.

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Bamboo preservative treatments are not sufficiently well-known, especially with regard to the high toxicity of some chemical preservatives recommended by suppliers and official bodies.

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Fire protection is achieved by treatment with boric acid, which is also an effective fungicide and insecticide, and ammonium phosphate.

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Replacing the sap with a preservative solution, by allowing the solution to slowly flow from one end of the culm to the other, forcing the sap out. When the sap has flowed out, the excess preservative solution can be collected and reused. The process (Metal Round Bending machine RMB30HV with CE Approved"Boucherie" method) takes 5 days, but can be reduced to a few hours by pressure treatment.

Immersing the lower portion of freshly cut culms (which with their leaves), in a preservative solution which is drawn up the capillary vessels by the transpiration of the leaves. This method (13mm 25mm 33mm 50mm Sterilization Nylon 0.2um Syringe Filter"steeping") only works with fairly short culms, as the liquid may not rise to the top of long culms.

Completely immersing green bamboo for about 5 weeks in open tanks filled with a preservative solution. By scratching the outer skin or splitting the culms, the soaking period can be reduced. Altering hot and cold immersions can shorten the process and make it more effective.

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Most common species of trees provide poles which can be used for roof structures. The more perishable species can be preserved to make them more durable. Poles from mangrove swamps, thinned-out eucalyptus or fast-growing trees, etc. are suitable.

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4.4.3 Metal structures

General

Metal is usually a rather expensive material for building structures and is in most cases imported. Building with metal requires special tools and equipment. Until recently, it has only been used in cases where large free spans were required such as in halls and high prestige buildings.

Today,Mother Baby Travel Bags Diaper Backpack with Stroller Straps Insulated Pockets, metal structures are becoming more and more a competitive alternative in roof construction.

Metals used in construction are divided into two main groups:

Ferrous metals: irons and steels

Non-ferrous metals: aluminium (Al), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), tin (Sn) and zinc (Zn).

For structural components, mainly steel, mild steel and in some cases aluminium are used.

Steels are all alloys of iron with a carbon content of between 0.05 and 1.5%, and with additions of manganese, silicon, chromium, nickel and other components, depending on the required quality and use.

Mild steels, with 0.15 to 0.25% carbon, are the most widely used and versatile of all metals. They are strong, ductile and suitable for rolling and welding, but not for casting.

Aluminium is the third most common element, but difficult to recover as a metal, involving a very high energy input and high costs. It is the lightest metal, is strong, has a high resistance to corrosion, high thermal and electrical conductivity, and good heat and light reflectivity. Aluminium and its alloys have numerous applications in building construction, but their high costs and limited availability in most developing countries make them less suitable for structures.

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Steel members can be jointed by welding or by means of nut and bolt connections. Rivet connection is a technology which is no longer used in structures.

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Aluminium does not require protection against corrosion. Welding aluminium is difficult, requires special equipment and skill. Therefore nut and bolt connections are usually used.

Advantages

Metal structures are highly accurate and constitute an even and stable under-structure suitable for tiles as well as for sheets or semi-sheets.

Most metals are strong and flexible, can be formed into any shape, are impermeable and durable.

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Problems

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Most metals corrode. Ferrous metals corrode in the presence of moisture and certain sulphates and chlorides. Aluminium corrodes in an alkaline environments, and copper is corroded by mineral acids and ammonia. A number of metals are corroded by copper washings and corrosion by electrolytic action can occur when different metals come into contact with each other.

Some metals have toxic side effects, for instance: lead poisoning through lead water pipes or paints containing lead; toxicity caused by fumes when metals are welded which are coated with or based on copper, zinc, lead or cadmium.

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4.4.4 Concrete structures

General

Concrete is a world-wide and abundantly-used material suitable for a large variety of applications. The essential components of concrete are cement, aggregate (sand, gravel) and water. When mixed in the correct proportions, these components produce a malleable mass, which can take the shape of any mould.

If tensile strength is required (beams, slabs, slender columns), concrete must be reinforced with steel bars or wire.

The main aspects that govern the quality of concrete are:

Careful selection of the type and proportion of the cement.

Clean, hard and well-graded aggregate must be used.

Correct water to cement ratio.

Proper mixing and immediate use of the mix.

Sufficient compacting after casting.

Curing after demoulding for at least 14 days.

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Applications

Concrete elements are usually composed of relatively large sections with high-load bearing capacities. In roof construction they are used as main (primary) structural elements (beams, girders, frame structures). Other materials are used for the finer structural parts (battens, etc.).

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Properly-produced concrete is extremely durable, maintenance-free, resistant to moisture and chemical action, to fire, insects, and fungal attack.

In many areas concrete has a high prestige value.

Problems

Cement, steel and moulds are usually expensive.

Quality control on building sites is difficult. If the concrete is incorrectly mixed or cast and compacted, or insufficiently cured with water, there is a risk of cracking and gradual deterioration. Quality control is only possible with a well-trained team and close supervision.

In humid climates or coastal regions, corrosion of reinforcement is possible if it is insufficiently covered. This can lead to expansion cracks.

Concrete is only fire resistance up to about 500·C. At this temperature steel reinforcement is no longer effective. After fire, RCC structures usually have to be demolished.

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