Application of variable-height beams with wooden sub-rafter elements in the roof structures of industrial buildings

Abstract

The investigation pertains to the coating utilized in single-story industrial buildings. Frame constructions with spans of 24, 30, and 36 meters are examined, employing wood-based elements as rafter structures. The reinforced concrete rafter structures exhibit a pitch of 2-3 meters and are configured in the shape of an I-beam. The truss structures along their length are subdivided into seven sections, featuring variable lengths, flange widths, rib thicknesses, and cross-section heights. Deflection calculations consider the nonlinearity of concrete and reinforcement deformations, adhering to prevailing building codes. The elastic solutions method is employed in conjunction with the finite difference method. The proposed coating designs are distinguished by their ease of manufacturing, transportation, and element installation. The wood-composite rafter structure boasts a lower mass compared to reinforced concrete elements, facilitating installation with a lightweight crane and overall diminishing the coating's weight without compromising its structural integrity. Several beam characteristics for spans of 24, 30, and 36 meters include respective mid-span heights of 1.2 meters, 1.4 meters, and 1.5 meters; volumes of 8.23 cubic meters, 9.25 cubic meters, and 10.6 cubic meters; and weights of 19.8 tons, 22.2 tons, and 25.4 tons. The proposed solution allows for the integration of bending moment and stiffness diagrams for the rafter beam configuration.