Selection of Structural Members - Thump Rules
Selection of Structural Members - Thump Rules
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Good day all,
Please help me to sort out the issues listed below
Fabrication & Installation of Storage Shed:
I would like to understand how we would choose the structural members and their sizes if the requisition shows only the dimension of a shed. For example, requirement is to build a storage shed of length 6 meters, height 6 meters & width 6 meters. No member sizes are provided. What would you do if you have to choose the members and sizes for columns, base plates, rafter beams, ridge beams, purlins etc
Same situation I am facing for almost all type of structural steel jobs (like skids, handrails, platforms, stairs, ladders etc). I often do not receive much details. I am basically an estimation engineer and I do not get much time to perform load calculations to select the sections.
Please help me out.. I am facing serious issues due to wrong selection of sections.
Thanks in advance and your earliest responses will be highly appreciated!
Please help me to sort out the issues listed below
Fabrication & Installation of Storage Shed:
I would like to understand how we would choose the structural members and their sizes if the requisition shows only the dimension of a shed. For example, requirement is to build a storage shed of length 6 meters, height 6 meters & width 6 meters. No member sizes are provided. What would you do if you have to choose the members and sizes for columns, base plates, rafter beams, ridge beams, purlins etc
Same situation I am facing for almost all type of structural steel jobs (like skids, handrails, platforms, stairs, ladders etc). I often do not receive much details. I am basically an estimation engineer and I do not get much time to perform load calculations to select the sections.
Please help me out.. I am facing serious issues due to wrong selection of sections.
Thanks in advance and your earliest responses will be highly appreciated!






RE: Selection of Structural Members - Thump Rules
Looks to me like you are being set up to fail.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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best regards
Klaus
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Usually I am requested to provide budgetary quotes for steel works. I tried convincing the management several times by pointing out the missing details albeit I am forced to provide the quote in order to maintain the Client - Contractor relation ship. Mostly, Steel works in my projects carries little price implication nevertheless, I want it to be logical.
All I need is some thump rules using which I can do my estimate with max +/- 30% accuracy level in case of missing section details.
Or I will be so thankful if you can suggest any document or book where I can learn how to choose these sections and calculation of loads.
Hi Mr. Klaus,
I work in Qatar.
Thanks all for taking time to see my request.
Best Regards,
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