ADVANTAGES OF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING OVER CONVENTIONAL STEEL BUILDINGS

Abstract

In recent years, the introduction of Pre- Engineered Building (PEB) concept in the design of structures has helped in optimizing design. Steel industry is growing rapidly in almost all the parts of the world. The use of steel structures is not only economical but also eco- friendly at the time when there is a threat of global warming. Time being the most important aspect, steel structures (Pre-fabricated) is built in very short period and one such example is Pre Engineered Buildings (PEB). In pre-engineered building concept the complete designing is done at the factory and the building components are brought to the site in knock down condition. Long Span, Column free structures are the most essential in any type of industrial structures and Pre Engineered Buildings (PEB) fulfils this requirement along with reduced time and cost as compared to conventional structures. PEB methodology is versatile not only due to its quality pre- designing and prefabrication, but also due to its light weight and economical construction. Here this is study is achieved by designing 3D frame of an Industrial Warehouse building using both the concepts and analyzing the frames using suitable analysis and design software after due validation. The various loads like dead, live, wind, seismic and snow loads according as per IS codes are considered for the present work for comparative study of Pre Engineered Buildings (PEB) and Conventional Steel Building (CSB). The economy of structure is discussed in terms of its weight comparison.