GB1590435A - Sleeve or lapped joints in purlin assemblies - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B7/00—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation
- E04B7/02—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs
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- E04B7/024—Roofs; Roof construction with regard to insulation with plane sloping surfaces, e.g. saddle roofs consisting of a plurality of parallel similar trusses or portal frames the trusses or frames supporting load-bearing purlins, e.g. braced purlins
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- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
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- E04C2003/0404—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces of metal beams, girders, or joists characterised by cross-sectional aspects
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Description
(54) SLEEVED OR LAPPED JOINTS IN PURLIN ASSEMBLIES
(71) We, T.1. METSEC LIMITED, a British Company, of Birmingham Road,
Oldbury, Warley, West Midlands, B69 4HE, do hereby declare the invention for which we pray that a Patent may be granted to us, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to structural beams such as purlins and has as its object the provision of an improved structural beam which facilitates the joining of two similar beams together in an end-to-end relationship.
According to one aspect ot the present invention thcre is provided a structural beam of substantially constant cross-section along its length which is formed with a generally flat web and a pair of integral flanges which project respectively in opposite directions from the two longitudinal edges of the web, the web having at least one pair of fastening holes having axes which extend in directions perpendicular to the plane of the web and which are positioned so that the distance of the axis of one of said holes from the edge between the web and the outer surface of the adjacent flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is greater, by the thickness of material forming the flanges, than the distance between the axis of the other hole from the edge between the web and the outer surface of the other flange, measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam, the longitudinal free edge of each flange having a lip extending on the same side of the flange as the web and the flanges being of different widths arranged so that two similar beams can be assembled together in an overlapping, nesting relationship by turning or inverting one beam by 180 about its longitudinal axis relative to the other beam.
According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a family of structural beams each formed as above described and having cross-sections of similar proportions but of different sizes, each of said fastening holes being positioned so that the ratio of the distance between the axis of the hole and the edge between the web and the outer surface of the nearer flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam to the overall depth of the beam cross-section measured across the web in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is between 0.16 and 0.31 and in which the distance between the axis of the corresponding hole in each beam of the family and the edge between the web and the outer surface of the nearer flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is the same for each member of the family of teams.
The flanges are advantageously arranged to extend at right angles to the web and may form with the web a generally Z-shaped cross-section.
The invention is now more particularly described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing two purlins which each represent an example of a structural beam in accordance with the invention, the purlins being connected together by an overlapping joint,
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1, and
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing two purlins which represent further examples of a structural beam in accordance with the invention, the purlins being connected together by means of a sleeve.
As shown in the drawings a long structural beam, of constant cross-section along its length, such as a purlin 10, is formed with a generally flat web 12, and with integral wide and narrow flanges 14, 16 projecting respectively in opposite directions at right an les to the web 12 from the two longitudinal edges thereof. The flanges 14, 16 have returned edges or lips 18 (extending on the same side of the associated flange as the web) for structural stability. Such a purlin, therefore, has a generally Z-shaped cross-section, and is conveniently made by a roll-forming process from sheet steel strip.
Figures 1 and 2 show one convenient arrangement for joining two lengths of such purlins 10, of the same cross-section, in an end-to-end relationship. Thus one length of purlin 10 is rotated through 1800 about its longitudinal axis, relative to the other length opurlin, so that the narrow flange 16 of each length can be nested within the wider flanges 14 of the other length with the two purlin lengths in an overlapping relation.
The two lengths of purlin 10 are then fastened together by rivets, bolts and nuts, or the like, fastened through at least one pair and preferably two pairs of aligned holes 20, 22 in the two webs 12, each hole having an axis which is perpendicular to the plane of the associated web as seen in Figure 2. It is preferable to dnll or punch the holes 20, 22 during or at the end of the process of forming the purlins 10, rather than after assembling them together on site. To ensure alignment of the holes 20, 22 after assembly however, the distance of the axis of the hole 22 in each web from the edge between the web and the outer surface of the wider flange 14 of the associated purlin in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam (a in Figure 2) is equal to the distance of the axis of the hole 20 in each web from the edge between the web and the outer surface of the associated narrower flange 16 in direction perpendicular to the length of the beam (b in Figure 2) plus the material thickness t of the wider flange 14, i.e. a = b + t, within normal tolerances of machining, assembly and fastening.
Instead of the flanges 14, 16 being at right angles to the web 12, they could be inclined thereto or be of curved form provided that one flange of one purlin can nest in the other flange of the other purlin and the webs 12 can overlie each other when two adjacent purlins are lap-jointed.
Figure 3 shows an alternative joint in which two purlins 10 are joined in a butted end-to-end alignment by use of a sleeve 24. In this case the two purlins are not inverted relative to each other and the joint consists essentially of two lapped joints which are each formed as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and in which the sleeve 24 comprises a short length of purlin section which is itself inverted through 1800 relative to the two purlins 10.
Thus by forming said holes 20, 22 in a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of each purlin 10 and of the sleeve 24 (i.e. in the webs of the purlins and sleeve) and in accordance with the aforesaid relationship a = b + t, lengths of purlin 10 can be joined optionally by lap or sleeve joints without further holes, and moreover the hole pattern on the sleeve 24 is the same as on the purlin ends.
For production convenience and also for structural strength and stability reasons, where it is desired to produce a family of purlin designs of different cross-sectional dimensions but of similar proportions, it is advantageous to use constant values for the dimensions a and b for the family. provided that variations of thickness t throughout the family still produce holes which are within normal tolerances of position.
Dimensions related to Figure 2 for one family of purlin cross-sections are shown in the following table.
Purlin Type Dimensions, mm.
a b c d e t (alternatives) a b
c c
A 44 42 142 54 49 1.5-1.6-1.8 .310 .296
B 44 42 172 65 60 1.5-1.6-1.8 .256 .244
C 44 42 202 65 60 1.6-1.9-2.1-2.4 .218 .208
D 44 42 232 76 69 1.9-2.4-2.9 .190 .181
E 44 42 262 80 72 2.4-2.9 .168 .160
Thus, the ratios a/c and b/c for a family of beams as above specified together fall within a range of 0.16 - 0.31.
WHAT WE CLAIM IS:
1. A structural beam of substantially constant cross-section along its length which is formed with a generally flat web and a pair of integral flanges which project respectively in opposite directions from the two longitudinal edges of the web, the web having at least one pair of fastening holes having axes which extend in directions perpendicular to the plane of the web and which are positioned so that the distance of the axis of one of said holes from
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Claims (5)
1. A structural beam of substantially constant cross-section along its length which is formed with a generally flat web and a pair of integral flanges which project respectively in opposite directions from the two longitudinal edges of the web, the web having at least one pair of fastening holes having axes which extend in directions perpendicular to the plane of the web and which are positioned so that the distance of the axis of one of said holes from
the edge between the web and the outer surface of the adjacent flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is greater, by the thickness of material forming the flanges, than the distance between the axis of the other holes from the edge between the we and the outer surface of the other flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam, the longitudinal free edge of each flange having a lip extending on the same side of the flange as the web and the flanges being of different widths arranged so that two similar beams can be assembled together in an overlapping, nesting relationship by turning or inverting one beam by 180O about is longitudinal axis relative to the other beam.
2. A family of structural beams which are web formed as claimed in Claim 1 and which have cross-sections of similar proportions but of different sizes, each of said fastening holes being positioned so that the ratio of the distance between the axis of the hole and the edge between the web and the outer surface of the nearer flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam to the overall depth of the beam cross-section measured across the web in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is between 0.16 and 0.31 and in which the distance between the axis of the corresponding hole in each beam of the family and the edge between the web and the outer surface of the nearer flange measured in a direction perpendicular to the length of the beam is the same for each member of the family of beams.
3. A family of structural beams as claimed in Claim 2 wherein the flanges of each beam extend at right angles to the web of the beam, the flanges and the web being arranged to form a Z-shaped cross-section.
4. A structural beam substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawing.
5. A family of beams substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the aforementioned table.
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GB3136876A GB1590435A (en) | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Sleeve or lapped joints in purlin assemblies |
IN58/CAL/78A IN148953B (en) | 1976-07-28 | 1978-01-17 | |
IN59/CAL/78A IN148954B (en) | 1976-07-28 | 1978-01-17 |
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GB3136876A GB1590435A (en) | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Sleeve or lapped joints in purlin assemblies |
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Cited By (15)
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EP0080250A2 (en) * | 1981-11-23 | 1983-06-01 | Ayrshire Metal Products public limited company | Improvements in purlins |
EP0105188A2 (en) * | 1982-09-29 | 1984-04-11 | ROBERTSON BAUELEMENTE GmbH | Panel support assembly for concealed fastener roof structure |
US4461134A (en) * | 1981-07-06 | 1984-07-24 | Lowe Colin F | Sheet metal beam |
FR2545131A1 (en) * | 1983-04-29 | 1984-11-02 | Wuppermann Gmbh Theodor | FAILURE FOR AN INCLINED ROOF COVER |
FR2549933A1 (en) * | 1983-07-27 | 1985-02-01 | Donn France Sa | I-shaped profiled beam, fasteners and assemblies for such beams |
FR2614054A1 (en) * | 1987-04-15 | 1988-10-21 | Haironville Forges | Method for constructing walls of buildings |
US5079884A (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-01-14 | National Gypsum Company | Extendible interconnected Z-studs |
DE4236763A1 (en) * | 1991-10-30 | 1993-05-06 | Krieg & Zivy Industries (Sa), Boulogne, Fr | Soundproof cubicle with self-supporting frame - has Z=section uprights and cross-members with flanges at right angles to web and has panels filling in spaces supported by sealing components |
EP0551202A1 (en) * | 1992-01-10 | 1993-07-14 | Ward Building Systems Limited | Structural connection |
FR2714861A1 (en) * | 1994-01-12 | 1995-07-13 | Saint Maxent Michel | Fishplating of metal frame sections |
WO1997028326A1 (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 1997-08-07 | The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited | Z-section structural member |
EP0864702A1 (en) * | 1997-03-12 | 1998-09-16 | Didier Bocquet | Supporting structure for buildings made from cold-rolled profiles |
US6408591B1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 2002-06-25 | Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho | Door beam of aluminum alloy |
US6749163B1 (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2004-06-15 | David E. Lee | Window sill extension kit and method of using |
RU2548268C1 (en) * | 2014-01-27 | 2015-04-20 | Александр Иванович Данилов | Unit of spring type of z-shaped runs support against main bearing structures |
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US4461134A (en) * | 1981-07-06 | 1984-07-24 | Lowe Colin F | Sheet metal beam |
EP0080250A2 (en) * | 1981-11-23 | 1983-06-01 | Ayrshire Metal Products public limited company | Improvements in purlins |
EP0080250A3 (en) * | 1981-11-23 | 1984-04-25 | Ayrshire Metal Products Public Limited Company | Improvements in purlins |
EP0105188A2 (en) * | 1982-09-29 | 1984-04-11 | ROBERTSON BAUELEMENTE GmbH | Panel support assembly for concealed fastener roof structure |
EP0105188A3 (en) * | 1982-09-29 | 1984-10-17 | ROBERTSON BAUELEMENTE GmbH | Panel support assembly for concealed fastener roof structure |
FR2545131A1 (en) * | 1983-04-29 | 1984-11-02 | Wuppermann Gmbh Theodor | FAILURE FOR AN INCLINED ROOF COVER |
FR2549933A1 (en) * | 1983-07-27 | 1985-02-01 | Donn France Sa | I-shaped profiled beam, fasteners and assemblies for such beams |
FR2614054A1 (en) * | 1987-04-15 | 1988-10-21 | Haironville Forges | Method for constructing walls of buildings |
US5079884A (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-01-14 | National Gypsum Company | Extendible interconnected Z-studs |
DE4236763A1 (en) * | 1991-10-30 | 1993-05-06 | Krieg & Zivy Industries (Sa), Boulogne, Fr | Soundproof cubicle with self-supporting frame - has Z=section uprights and cross-members with flanges at right angles to web and has panels filling in spaces supported by sealing components |
EP0551202A1 (en) * | 1992-01-10 | 1993-07-14 | Ward Building Systems Limited | Structural connection |
FR2714861A1 (en) * | 1994-01-12 | 1995-07-13 | Saint Maxent Michel | Fishplating of metal frame sections |
WO1997028326A1 (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 1997-08-07 | The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited | Z-section structural member |
EP0864702A1 (en) * | 1997-03-12 | 1998-09-16 | Didier Bocquet | Supporting structure for buildings made from cold-rolled profiles |
BE1011042A3 (en) * | 1997-03-12 | 1999-04-06 | Bocquet Didier | Building frame profiles made from cold. |
US6408591B1 (en) * | 1998-03-27 | 2002-06-25 | Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho | Door beam of aluminum alloy |
US6749163B1 (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2004-06-15 | David E. Lee | Window sill extension kit and method of using |
RU2548268C1 (en) * | 2014-01-27 | 2015-04-20 | Александр Иванович Данилов | Unit of spring type of z-shaped runs support against main bearing structures |
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732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
PE20 | Patent expired after termination of 20 years |
Effective date: 19970721 |