The safety and durability of steel structures have always been the foundation of all projects. Whether dealing with large-span industrial plants, high-density AI data centers, or mining warehouses in complex environments, scientific and precise structural safety verification is essential to ensuring the safety of building assets, complying with international building codes (such as AS/NZS, ASTM, Eurocodes, GB, etc.), and optimizing material usage.
Professional structural safety verification is not merely the application of a single formula, but rather a systematic engineering process that covers all load conditions, all structural members and joints, and all construction phases:
- Full-Load Verification
1.1 Dead and Live Loads:
Based on the building’s intended use, accurately calculate the dead load of the main structure, roof cladding, overhead cranes, high-density equipment (such as water-cooled units and server racks), and dust accumulation loads.
1.2 Wind Loads:
Using specialized structural analysis software, wind pressures, wind-exposed surfaces, and suction zones are calculated based on historical wind speeds and topographic roughness at the project site to ensure the roof and wall cladding systems’ resistance to wind pressure and suction.
1.3 Seismic & Snow Loads:
Perform response spectrum analysis and dynamic response verification based on local seismic intensity to ensure the structure possesses excellent ductility and energy absorption capacity; simultaneously, conduct specialized verification for extreme snow loads and non-uniform snow loads.
- Strength and Serviceability Limit States
2.1 ULS:
Strictly verify the flexural, shear, compressive, and local buckling capacities of steel columns, steel beams, purlins, and bracing systems to prevent plastic failure of the structure.
2.2 SLS:
Precise control of member deflection and lateral drift under wind and live loads to ensure the stable operation of internal equipment and the roof’s watertightness.
2.3 Joint and Weld Verification:
For critical connection joints (such as beam-to-column joints, column base joints, and 6GR/CJP joints in tubular structures), verify the shear strength of high-strength bolts and the strength of welds in accordance with standards such as AWS D1.1 to ensure compliance with the safety design principle of “strong joints, weak members.”
- BIM & Optimization
Using 3D detailed design and structural finite element analysis software, we directly convert finite element analysis results into high-precision Tekla 3D fabrication models.
While ensuring a 100% structural safety margin, we significantly reduce unnecessary steel waste and lower the total project cost for our clients through precise cross-section optimization and digital cutting and nesting.
Our company has established a standardized quality management system that covers “design, structural analysis, precision CNC manufacturing, standardized containerized shipping packaging, and on-site installation guidance,” ensuring we deliver safe, durable, and eco-friendly modern steel structures to you.
We invite you to choose our company for a one-stop solution.
If you’re unsure how to proceed, please contact us for a free integrated steel structure solution, preliminary layout drawings, and a cost estimate.