May 20, 2009 #1 btemple Structural Mar 27, 2007 4 Does a light gauge meta z purlin have any capacity if the top flange of the purlin is not attached to the roof decking?
Does a light gauge meta z purlin have any capacity if the top flange of the purlin is not attached to the roof decking?
May 20, 2009 #2 CFSEng Structural Mar 14, 2007 69 It would still have capacity just less than when braced. This comment is based on the top flange in compression Upvote 0 Downvote
It would still have capacity just less than when braced. This comment is based on the top flange in compression
May 20, 2009 Thread starter #3 btemple Structural Mar 27, 2007 4 How do you determine how much capacity? Upvote 0 Downvote
May 20, 2009 #4 kslee1000 Civil/Environmental Jun 5, 2006 1,609 Would the purline feel any stress if the roof pannel flew away? Upvote 0 Downvote
May 20, 2009 #5 CFSEng Structural Mar 14, 2007 69 To determine capacity you would need to refer to the AISI code. Lots of equations for calculating capacities based on unbraced lengths Upvote 0 Downvote
To determine capacity you would need to refer to the AISI code. Lots of equations for calculating capacities based on unbraced lengths
