http://www.gensteel.com/blog If You Need Space, You Need the General Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:46:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have a Great 4th of July!!! We wish you and your family a very Happy and safe Independence Day!!! Enjoy! General Steel http://www.gensteel.com/blog/happy-birthday-america/ (concluded from previous post … ) For any steel building roof the first thing to determine is the incline or pitch. Low profile or horizontal building roof structure designs are at the low portion of the scale of steel roof engineering. 6 on 12 (six inches of rise for every twelve inches of ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/a-good-roof-over-your-head-part-5/ (continued from previous post … )Another advantage of using a steel roof is the ease at which it can be put on top of the existing building. Yet, this is not a case of haste making waster. To the contrary, this is a matter of saving time so you can ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/a-good-roof-over-your-head-part-3/ (continued from previous post … ) Everyone wants a good roof over their head. No one wants to be rained on. But, don't assume that all roofs are created equal. Having a roof that you can depend on to keep you warm and dry inside depends on its design and installation ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/a-good-roof-over-your-head-part-2/ What's a building without a roof? You want a roof that will not only keep out the rain, but keep the inside air inside and the outside air outside. Is this possible? Well, of course. However, it is usually not as simple as you think to pick the right material ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/a-good-roof-over-your-head/ (Concluded from last week …) It is important that you research your local building codes and regulations prior to purchasing a pre-engineered steel building. Codes vary from location to location, as one area may be more prone to strong winds while another may be more likely to suffer earthquakes. Invest in ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/unshakable-buildings-part-7/ (Continued from last week …) In steel building construction, temperature loads are important to note as steel will expand and contract as the ambient temperature fluctuates. Heat and cold loads, arguably, are determined by the building use, climate, and level of insulation. It may not be so important to calculate the ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/unshakable-buildings-part-6/ (Continued from last week …) Ductility, or the ability of the structure to have vital reinforcing components deform but not break, is an approach that 21st Century structure design implements to increase seismic resistance. Ductility is vital where local building regulations cover seismic activity. The correct applications of seismic codes should ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/unshakable-buildings-part-5/ (Continued from previous post …) The intensity to which seismic action can strike a building is brought about for many reasons. The type of soil that the building sits upon is relevant. There is an increase of seismic shock effects on a steel structure built on particular soils. Structure rigidity is another aspect. ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/unshakable-buildings-part-4-2/ (Continued from previous post …) Earthquake momentum is carried by the inertia of a building that is not susceptible to any surface agitation, says another theory. The lower portion of the building moves with the ground as it begins to move away from the structure, but inertia holds the rest of the building ... http://www.gensteel.com/blog/unshakable-buildings-part-4/