Structural Load Calculations

Structural Load Calculations

Structural load calculations are an essential part of designing metal buildings and structures. They establish the loads and actions that the structure must withstand, including its self-weight, imposed loads from occupants and equipment, snow, wind, and other relevant effects.

Dynamic effects from moving vehicles, operating machinery, and other sources are considered where applicable.

Structural Load Calculation Prices

No.	Service	Scope	Price
1	Preparation of technical calculations and documentation	Project-specific	Price on request

Main Stages of Structural Load Calculations

Structural load calculations carried out by TAF-87 specialists may include the following stages:

1. Identification of the building type and intended use: The assessment takes account of the building category, such as industrial, commercial, or residential, and its specific function, such as a warehouse, office, shop, or hangar.
2. Determination of permanent, imposed, and environmental loads: Relevant loads are established, including the self-weight of the frame, walls, roof, and fixed equipment, together with imposed loads, snow, wind, and other actions applicable to the location and intended use.
3. Assessment of dynamic effects: Where relevant, the analysis considers effects from moving vehicles, lifting equipment, operating machinery, and other sources of impact or vibration. Loads from people and equipment are classified according to their actual characteristics and the applicable design requirements.
4. Establishment of the design basis: Applicable building codes and standards are identified. These define the load values, combinations, factors, and verification criteria to be used in the calculations.
5. Structural analysis: Engineers use suitable calculation methods and engineering software, supported by manual checks where appropriate, to determine load effects such as internal forces, support reactions, and displacements.
6. Verification of strength, stability, and serviceability: The calculated effects are checked against the relevant design criteria to assess member and connection resistance, overall stability, and permissible deformation.
7. Design review and optimization: Where necessary, member sizes, connections, materials, or the structural arrangement are revised. The updated design is then checked again to meet the required performance criteria while making efficient use of materials.

Structural load assessment and analysis by TAF-87 specialists require engineering expertise and knowledge of structural design and construction. The scope of calculations is determined by the project requirements and the characteristics of the proposed structure.