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Construction of steel framed structures includes construction of its foundations, columns, beams
and floors systems. Construction phases of structural steel frame are discussed.
Fig.3: Reinforced Concrete Bearing Pad Foundation for Steel Frame Structure
If the strength of soil is poor and the imposed load is large, then it is recommended to consider pile
foundation. The pile foundation would transfer the load of the structure to the stiff soil.
Fig.4: Pile foundation to transfer loads of steel frame structure though low soil bearing capacity of stiff soil with adequate bearing capacity
Fig.6: Steel Column to Foundation Details, (A) Top bolt places created in base plate, (B) Side view of column base to foundation
As far as column splices are concern, it is provided in every two or three story to ease erection
process in addition to simplify steel column production and deliveries.
The distance between floor and column splice is about 60cm. When circular steel columns are used,
weld connection is used to join both steel columns above and below.
Fig.8: Different types of column to beam connection suitable for the case where vertical loads are applied solely: (A) Flexible end plate, (B) fin plate,
(C) Double angle cleat
If the joint is subjected to both vertical loads (shear force) and torsion forces, then full depth end
plate connections and extended end plate connections should be considered as shown in Figure-9.
Fig.9: Full depth and extended end plat connection used when the column to beam connection subjected to both shear and torsion stress
As far as beam to beam connection is concerned, end plate beam to beam connection is used to
join secondary steel beams to primary steel beams.
Since top flange of secondary beams support floor system, so it must be leveled with top flange of
the primary beams. This can be obtained by notching the top flange of the secondary beam as
shown in Figure-10 and Figure-11.
Fig.10: Notched Part of Secondary Beam Fig.11: End Plate Beam to Beam Connection
Alternatively, projected bracket is welded to the primary beam and then secondary beam is
attached without the need for notching secondary steel beams as shown in Figure-12.
Fig.13: Details of Composite Floors used in Steel Frame Structure Fig.14: Precast Concrete Slab Placed on Structural Steel Frame
Regarding cladding of steel frame structure, various types of cladding such as brick cladding and
sheet cladding can be used to protect the inside area of the structure.
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References
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