Metal Building Systems
Overview
Metal building systems (or steel building systems in Canada) are professionally engineered structures that provide cost-effective and efficient low-rise buildings. All major metal building system manufacturers utilize CADD tools to custom design each building system and all building components depending on the customer’s needs and specifications and on the local and national building codes. The basic elements of the metal building system include primary rigid frames, secondary members such as wall girts and roof purlins, cladding and bracing. These elements are engineered and designed to act as an integrated building system
The primary rigid frames are typically designed and constructed in accordance with standards developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction in the United States and the Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute. In North America, the secondary framing is typically designed and constructed in accordance with standards developed by the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Metal building systems are used in almost every conceivable application. You will find them in industrial applications such as complex production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers. They are used in retail stores, shopping centers, motels, automobile dealerships, office complexes, airplane hangars and arenas. They are also used in schools, libraries, churches, medical facilities and government buildings.
Following is a listing of metal building systems resources and organizations that can provide additional information.
Design Guides & Manuals
Design Aids
Research
Case Studies
Partners
AISI Construction News
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Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Justin Ocel as the Recipient of the 2024 Richard S. Fountain Award
February 15, 2024 -
AISI Updates Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
December 27, 2023 -
AISI Publishes New Research Report for Cold-Formed Steel Deck Applications
October 19, 2023 -
Steel Bridge Webinar Series to Offer Solutions That Support Improvement of the National Infrastructure
October 17, 2023 -
Jonathan Humble to Conduct Energy Code Session on October 26 at the 2023 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo
October 10, 2023
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