Week 4: Two Storey Office Block

Section through a two storey office block

The diagram shown above is a two storey office block section. Which shows detailed building components.

Week 3: Portal Frame Section B-B

Section B-B of a portal frame

This week for the Tutorial Exercise, I have sketched a Portal Frame section, but through another direction of the frame.

Week 2: Section of a Portal Frame

Section of a Portal Frame

Portal frames are a continuous rigid frame with a restrained joint between the column and beam. The frame acts as one structural entity. Also, portal frames are commonly made from steel or timber.

There are many advantages of portal frames, which are it is economical, column free and it's contruction is simple.

Week 1: Bunnings Warehouse

Bunnings Warehouse -a clear view of the overall building

I visited the Bunnings Warehouse in Waurn Ponds. The building is a single-level commercial building. The interior of the warehouse shows the use of steel portal frame that creates a long span structure. Portal frame - is a continuous rigid frame with a restrained joint between the column and beam.

Steel portal frame with a rigid connection at apex

The element that I have chosen is the apex of the portal frame. This is because the apex plays an important role in supporting and distributing the load.

The detail of the apex

In a closer view of the apex, we can see the connections between the two steel members. Also, how it is connected with the use of bolts.