Metsec Design Guide

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Contents
Metsec: investing in quality and service
Component applications
4-5
6-7
Component dimensions and properties 8-9

Z-section dimensions and properties
C-section dimensions and properties
8
9
Roof systems 10-23

Z-section purlin jointing arrangements
Z-section butt purlin system
Z-section sleeved purlin system - 2 bays or more
Z-section heavy end bay sleeved purlin system 5 bays or more
Anti-sag rods and eaves braces
Long roof slopes, length > 20m
Roof variations
Cantilever details
Cleader angles and rafter stays
10
11
12-13
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-21
22
23
Eaves beams 24-27

Dimensions and properties
Fixing details
Gutter details
24
25
26-27
Side rail systems 28-51

C and Z-section side rail system
jointing arrangements
C-section butt side rail system
Z-section butt side rail system
C-section sleeved side rail system
Z-section sleeved side rail system
Brick and window restraint systems
Vertical cladding restraint requirements
Horizontal cladding panel support details
Horizontal cladding alignment
Panel joint rail options
Alternative cladding arrangements
Window trimmers
Door posts
Fire wall restraint systems
28-29
30
31
32-33
34-35
36-37
38-41
42-43
44
45-47
48
49
50
51
Ancillary items 52-57

Sheeting posts
Wind bracing
Column ties
Parapet posts
Service supports
Cleats
52
53
54
55
56
57
Load tables 58-77

Introduction
Z-section sleeved purlin system
Z-section heavy end bay sleeved purlin system
Z and C-section sleeved side rail system
Z and C-section butt side rail system
Single and double span wall restraint
Eaves beams
Component weights and accessories
58
58-61
62-66
67-68
69-71
72-74
75
76
77
Mezzanine floor systems 78-85

Introduction and design notes
Dimensions, piercings and physical properties
Inset and oversail designs
Connection details and deck fixing
Mezzanine cleats
Mezzanine tie bars
78-79
80-81
82
83
84
85
Services and software 86-87

Metsec services and general notes
MetSPEC software
86
87
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Introduction
Investing in quality and service

The Company
Metsec plc is the UKs largest specialist cold
roll-forming company, providing structural steel
components for the UK construction and
manufacturing industries. We have been
established for over 75 years and are based in
Oldbury in the West Midlands.
Today, Metsec are part of the Profilform Division
of voestalpine - the worlds largest manufacturer
of cold roll-formed sections, with a global
network producing over 800,000 tonnes of cold
rolled steel per annum.
We focus on adding value through expert design,
precision manufacturing and on-time, in-full
product delivery. Our aim is to provide excellent
service and quality products that offer our
customers cost effective solutions.
Metsec systems
Metsec offer a wide range of Z, C and Mezzanine
floor sections designed to provide optimal levels
of structural performance in roof, wall and
mezzanine floor constructions. All sections are
designed in accordance with BS 5950-5:1998
and are tested by the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.
Quality
Metsec operates strict design and quality
procedures through a Quality Management
System accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2000
which covers both our design and manufacturing
operations. A key part of this is that all Metsec
products leaving our site are barcoded which
allows for traceability throughout the
manufacturing process.
This commitment to quality ensures that we
provide the highest levels of performance
throughout our operations, ensuring the highest
level of customer satisfaction.
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Introduction and components
Sustainability
Re-use and recycling
Certification
Since cold rolled steel sections do not lose their

strength or stiffness over time, they are readily
reusable once removed from the original
structure.
Metsec and voestalpine both regard the issue of

sustainability as a core social, as well as
corporate, responsibility.
This has been recognised by the award of
BS EN ISO 14001:2004 for our Environmental
Management System.
Metsec were the first cold roll-forming
company to be awarded the prestigious gold
standard under the Steel Construction
Sustainability Charter.
Additionally, Metsec recognise that
environmental responsibility is both a local as
well as a global issue. We were therefore pleased
to be awarded the Sandwell Borough Platinum
Environmental Charter Award following an audit
of our Environmental management procedures
and award of BS EN ISO 14001:2004.
Design
Our market-leading MetSPEC design software

provides cost effective solutions to maximise the
design efficiency of structures. Comprehensive
technical support is provided by our design
office.
For full details on our technical support service
and how to obtain a free copy of MetSPEC.
please refer to page 87.
Furthermore, steel is today one of the Worlds

most recycled materials. According to the British
Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA),
recovery rates for steel components from building
demolition sites are 84% for recycling and 10%
for re-use*. This gives a total potential recovery
and re-use factor of steel from buildings of an
incredible 94%.
* BCSA publication no. 35/03
SPeAR
Independently, as well as with voestalpine,

Metsec will continue to pursue sustainability as a
key business objective. The cornerstone of this is
the very thorough and detailed societal, economic
and environmental sustainability review of our
operations carried out in the SPeAR (Sustainable
Project Appraisal Routine) Report from Arup.
This report gives us both an assessment of our
current environmental position as well as
identifying key areas for improvement in the
future.
To quote from the report:
The baseline SPeAR diagram shows a well
balanced performance in terms of
sustainability, and that Metsec is already
meeting legislation or best practice in the
large majority of areas. In some cases Metsec
is starting to move beyond best practice.
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Introduction
Component applications
C-section parapet posts 55
Cleader angle 23
Eaves beam 24
Mezzanine floors 78
C-section brickwork restraints 36
C-section door posts 50
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Metsec - UK leaders in the

design and manufacture of
engineered and bespoke purlin
and side rail building solutions.
Roof systems 10-23
Eaves beams 24-27
Side rail systems 28-51
Ancillary items 52-57
Load tables 58-77
Parapet rail 55
Mezzanine floor systems 78-85
Column ties 54
Round-lok anti-sag rods 16
Eaves brace 17
Z-section purlins 10
Side rails 28
C-section trimmer 49
Side rail support 41
Diagonal tie wires 40
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Introduction
Z-section dimensions and properties

Y
The section reference of a Z-section 232mm deep

and 1.8mm thick would be 232 Z 18. The first
3 digits of the section reference indicate the
depth of the section in millimetres (ie 232 equals
232mm deep).
Top flange
The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the profile

type (ie Z for Z-section). The last two digits
indicate the material thickness (ie 18 = 1.8mm).
Sleeves
The sleeve reference is the same as the purlin it is
being used in conjunction with, except that it is
prefixed with PS for a standard sleeve and
HEBS' for a heavy end bay sleeve ie:
PS 232 Z 18 standard 232 Z 18 sleeve
HEBS 232 Z 18 heavy end bay 232 Z 18 sleeve.
Nominal dimensions
Section
reference
142 Z 13
142 Z 14
142 Z 15
142 Z 16
142 Z 18
142 Z 20
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
172 Z 16
172 Z 18
172 Z 20
172 Z 23
172 Z 25
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
202 Z 20
202 Z 23
202 Z 27
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
232 Z 20
232 Z 23
232 Z 25
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
262 Z 25
262 Z 29
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
302 Z 29
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
342 Z 27
342 Z 30
Weight
kg/m
2.84
3.05
3.26
3.47
3.89
4.30
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.98
4.45
4.93
5.63
6.09
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.88
5.40
6.17
7.19
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.87
6.71
7.27
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.26
7.86
9.06
7.86
9.01
9.76
11.27
9.73
10.55
11.37
12.58
Area Depth Top Bottom

cm2
mm flange flange
3.62
142
60
55
3.89
142
60
55
4.16
142
60
55
4.42
142
60
55
4.95
142
60
55
5.48
142
60
55
4.14
172
65
60
4.45
172
65
60
4.76
172
65
60
5.06
172
65
60
5.67
172
65
60
6.28
172
65
60
7.17
172
65
60
7.76
172
65
60
4.87
202
65
60
5.21
202
65
60
5.54
202
65
60
6.21
202
65
60
6.88
202
65
60
7.86
202
65
60
9.16
202
65
60
5.66
232
65
60
6.02
232
65
60
6.75
232
65
60
7.48
232
65
60
8.55
232
65
60
9.26
232
65
60
6.50
262
65
60
7.29
262
65
60
8.08
262
65
60
9.24
262
65
60
10.01 262
65
60
11.54 262
65
60
10.02 302
90
82
11.47 302
90
82
12.44 302
90
82
14.35 302
90
82
12.39 342
90
82
13.44 342
90
82
14.48 342
90
82
16.03 342
90
82
Section
Lt
depth mm mm
Lt
Lb
mm
E
mm
F
mm
142-262
14
16
44
42
302-342
19
21
55
52
X
Depth
Cx
t
F
Lb
All Metsec Z-section product is

manufactured from pre-hot
dipped galvanised steel, G275
coating and with a minimum
yield strength of 450 N/mm
Cy
Y
Section properties
t
mm
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.0
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.7
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.9
2.0
2.3
2.5
2.9
2.3
2.5
2.7
3.0
Ixx
cm4
117.4
126.1
134.6
143.2
160.1
176.8
192.6
206.9
221.1
235.2
263.1
290.8
331.7
358.6
301.0
321.7
342.4
383.3
423.8
483.8
562.3
446.1
474.8
531.7
588.1
671.8
726.8
634.6
710.9
786.6
898.9
972.9
1118.9
1355.9
1551.3
1680.5
1936.1
2085.0
2259.1
2432.1
2689.4
Iyy
cm4
27.2
29.1
31.0
32.9
36.5
40.1
33.9
36.3
38.6
41.0
45.6
50.1
56.6
60.8
36.3
38.6
41.0
45.6
50.1
56.6
64.9
38.6
41.0
45.6
50.1
56.6
60.8
41.0
45.6
50.1
56.6
60.8
69.0
132.9
150.9
162.7
185.6
151.0
162.7
174.3
191.3
Zxx
cm3
16.34
17.54
18.74
19.93
22.28
24.60
22.17
23.81
25.44
27.07
30.29
33.47
38.18
41.28
29.53
31.56
33.58
37.60
41.57
47.45
55.16
38.14
40.59
45.45
50.27
57.42
62.13
48.07
53.85
59.58
68.08
73.69
84.75
88.70
101.49
109.94
126.66
120.56
130.63
140.63
155.51
Zyy
cm3
4.65
4.98
5.31
5.63
6.27
6.89
5.33
5.71
6.09
6.46
7.20
7.92
8.97
9.66
5.70
6.08
6.46
7.19
7.91
8.96
10.32
6.08
6.45
7.19
7.91
8.96
9.64
6.45
7.18
7.90
8.95
9.63
10.96
15.15
17.24
18.60
21.27
17.22
18.59
19.93
21.91
rxx
cm
5.66
5.66
5.65
5.65
5.64
5.63
6.79
6.78
6.78
6.77
6.76
6.75
6.74
6.73
7.82
7.82
7.81
7.80
7.79
7.78
7.76
8.84
8.83
8.82
8.81
8.79
8.78
9.83
9.82
9.81
9.79
9.78
9.76
11.57
11.56
11.55
11.53
12.90
12.89
12.88
12.86
ryy
cm
2.72
2.72
2.71
2.71
2.69
2.68
2.85
2.84
2.83
2.83
2.81
2.80
2.78
2.77
2.71
2.71
2.70
2.69
2.68
2.66
2.64
2.60
2.59
2.58
2.57
2.55
2.54
2.50
2.49
2.47
2.46
2.45
2.42
3.62
3.61
3.59
3.57
3.47
3.46
3.45
3.43
Cx
cm
7.19
7.19
7.19
7.19
7.19
7.19
8.69
8.69
8.69
8.69
8.69
8.69
8.69
8.69
10.19
10.19
10.19
10.19
10.19
10.19
10.19
11.70
11.70
11.70
11.70
11.70
11.70
13.20
13.20
13.20
13.20
13.20
13.20
15.29
15.29
15.29
15.29
17.29
17.29
17.29
17.29
Cy
cm
5.52
5.52
5.51
5.51
5.49
5.48
6.01
6.01
6.00
6.00
5.99
5.98
5.96
5.95
6.00
6.00
5.99
5.98
5.97
5.96
5.94
5.99
5.99
5.98
5.97
5.95
5.94
5.98
5.97
5.96
5.95
5.94
5.92
8.23
8.21
8.20
8.18
8.20
8.19
8.18
8.17
Mcx
kNm
6.007
6.776
7.554
8.330
9.850
11.302
7.497
8.498
9.517
10.547
12.603
14.606
17.460
19.271
10.072
11.310
12.559
15.051
17.486
20.984
25.403
13.022
14.500
17.450
20.342
24.526
27.221
16.333
19.763
23.138
28.051
31.236
37.442
30.362
38.205
43.417
53.561
43.380
49.455
55.447
64.227
Mcy
kNm
2.091
2.240
2.388
2.534
2.821
3.101
2.397
2.569
2.739
2.908
3.239
3.564
4.038
4.346
2.567
2.737
2.905
3.236
3.560
4.034
4.642
2.734
2.903
3.234
3.558
4.031
4.338
2.901
3.231
3.555
4.028
4.335
4.930
6.819
7.758
8.372
9.573
7.750
8.364
8.968
9.858
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C-section dimensions and properties

Y
The section reference of a C-section 232mm deep

and 1.8mm thick would be 232 C 18. The first 3
digits of the section reference indicate the depth
of the section in millimetres (ie 232 equals
232mm deep).
Section
depth mm
L
A
The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the

profile type (ie C for C-section). The last two
digits indicate the material thickness (ie 18
equals 1.8mm).
L
mm
142-262
43
13
302-342
53.5
18
Depth
Cx
(D/2)
t
A
L
Sleeves
See page 33 for C-section sleeve references and
weights.
Cy
All Metsec C-section product is

manufactured from pre-hot
dipped galvanised steel, G275
coating and with a minimum
yield strength of 450 N/mm
Nominal dimensions
Section properties
Section Weight
reference kg/m
142 C 13 2.84
142 C 14 3.05
142 C 15 3.26
142 C 16 3.47
142 C 18 3.89
142 C 20 4.30
172 C 13 3.25
172 C 14 3.49
172 C 15 3.73
172 C 16 3.98
172 C 18 4.45
172 C 20 4.93
172 C 23 5.63
172 C 25 6.09
202 C 14 3.82
202 C 15 4.09
202 C 16 4.35
202 C 18 4.88
202 C 20 5.40
202 C 23 6.17
202 C 27 7.19
232 C 15 4.44
232 C 16 4.73
232 C 18 5.30
232 C 20 5.87
232 C 23 6.71
232 C 25 7.27
262 C 16 5.11
262 C 18 5.73
262 C 20 6.34
262 C 23 7.26
262 C 25 7.86
262 C 29 9.06
302 C 20 7.86
302 C 23 9.01
302 C 25 9.76
302 C 29 11.27
342 C 23 9.73
342 C 25 10.55
342 C 27 11.37
342 C 30 12.58
Ixx
cm4
119.0
127.7
136.4
145.1
162.2
179.1
194.7
209.1
223.5
237.7
266.0
294.0
335.3
362.5
303.9
324.8
345.6
386.9
427.8
488.4
567.7
449.9
478.8
536.3
593.1
677.5
733.0
639.5
716.4
792.7
905.8
980.4
1127.6
1360.3
1556.4
1686.0
1942.4
2090.8
2265.4
2438.8
2696.9
Area Depth Flange t

cm2
mm
mm mm
3.62
142
60
1.3
3.89
142
60
1.4
4.16
142
60
1.5
4.42
142
60
1.6
4.95
142
60
1.8
5.48
142
60
2.0
4.14
172
65
1.3
4.45
172
65
1.4
4.76
172
65
1.5
5.06
172
65
1.6
5.67
172
65
1.8
6.28
172
65
2.0
7.17
172
65
2.3
7.76
172
65
2.5
4.87
202
65
1.4
5.21
202
65
1.5
5.54
202
65
1.6
6.21
202
65
1.8
6.88
202
65
2.0
7.86
202
65
2.3
9.16
202
65
2.7
5.66
232
65
1.5
6.02
232
65
1.6
6.75
232
65
1.8
7.48
232
65
2.0
8.55
232
65
2.3
9.26
232
65
2.5
6.50
262
65
1.6
7.29
262
65
1.8
8.08
262
65
2.0
9.24
262
65
2.3
10.01 262
65
2.5
11.54 262
65
2.9
10.02 302
88
2.0
11.47 302
88
2.3
12.44 302
88
2.5
14.35 302
88
2.9
12.39 342
88
2.3
13.44 342
88
2.5
14.48 342
88
2.7
16.03 342
88
3.0
A
mm
Iyy
cm4
17.6
18.8
20.1
21.3
23.7
26.0
22.7
24.3
25.9
27.5
30.6
33.6
38.1
41.0
25.4
27.1
28.8
32.0
35.2
39.9
45.9
28.2
29.9
33.3
36.6
41.4
44.6
30.8
34.3
37.8
42.7
46.0
52.2
93.0
105.8
114.1
130.3
109.3
117.9
126.3
138.8
Zxx
cm3
16.76
17.99
19.22
20.44
22.85
25.23
22.64
24.32
25.98
27.64
30.93
34.18
38.99
42.16
30.09
32.16
34.22
38.31
42.36
48.35
56.20
38.79
41.28
46.23
51.13
58.40
63.19
48.82
54.69
60.51
69.15
74.84
86.08
90.09
103.07
111.65
128.63
122.27
132.48
142.62
157.71
Zyy
cm3
4.18
4.48
4.77
5.06
5.63
6.19
4.83
5.18
5.52
5.86
6.52
7.17
8.13
8.74
5.26
5.61
5.95
6.63
7.29
8.26
9.50
5.68
6.03
6.71
7.38
8.36
9.00
6.09
6.78
7.46
8.45
9.09
10.33
13.97
15.89
17.14
19.59
16.05
17.32
18.57
20.41
rxx
cm
5.69
5.68
5.68
5.67
5.67
5.66
6.81
6.81
6.80
6.80
6.79
6.78
6.76
6.75
7.85
7.84
7.84
7.83
7.82
7.80
7.78
8.86
8.86
8.85
8.83
8.82
8.81
9.85
9.84
9.83
9.82
9.80
9.78
11.59
11.58
11.57
11.55
12.92
12.91
12.90
12.88
ryy
cm
2.19
2.18
2.18
2.17
2.16
2.16
2.32
2.32
2.31
2.31
2.30
2.29
2.28
2.27
2.27
2.27
2.26
2.25
2.24
2.23
2.21
2.22
2.21
2.20
2.19
2.18
2.17
2.16
2.15
2.15
2.13
2.12
2.10
3.03
3.02
3.01
2.99
2.95
2.94
2.93
2.92
Cy
cm
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.81
1.81
1.81
1.81
1.81
1.81
1.81
1.82
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.66
1.67
1.67
1.67
1.54
1.54
1.54
1.54
1.55
1.55
1.43
1.43
1.44
1.44
1.44
1.45
2.14
2.14
2.14
2.15
1.99
2.00
2.00
2.00
Q
0.551
0.586
0.620
0.652
0.706
0.750
0.486
0.518
0.549
0.578
0.632
0.676
0.730
0.759
0.477
0.505
0.532
0.581
0.621
0.669
0.720
0.469
0.493
0.538
0.575
0.619
0.643
0.460
0.501
0.535
0.576
0.598
0.637
0.474
0.528
0.560
0.611
0.492
0.522
0.547
0.579
Mcx
kNm
6.022
6.790
7.566
8.341
9.862
11.315
7.507
8.505
9.523
10.552
12.607
14.610
17.466
19.278
10.076
11.312
12.560
15.052
17.487
20.986
25.405
13.022
14.499
17.448
20.340
24.524
27.220
16.330
19.760
23.134
28.047
31.231
37.436
30.351
38.110
43.246
53.219
43.256
49.248
55.149
63.794
Mcy
kNm
1.882
2.016
2.148
2.279
2.535
2.787
2.174
2.330
2.484
2.636
2.935
3.228
3.656
3.934
2.367
2.523
2.678
2.982
3.280
3.716
4.274
2.555
2.711
3.020
3.322
3.763
4.049
2.739
3.050
3.356
3.801
4.091
4.650
6.285
7.149
7.713
8.816
7.224
7.795
8.357
9.183
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Roof systems
Z-section purlin jointing arrangements

Heavy end bay sleeved system
single span lengths
For buildings with 5 bays or more and
rafter spacings up to 15m, heavier
gauge purlins are fitted in the end
bays with lighter purlins fitted on
internal bays. Penultimate rafter
joints are fully sleeved in the same
gauge material as the end bay purlins
and are longer than the standard
sleeve. Internal bays are sleeved at
every joint with standard sleeves of
the same gauge material as the inner
bay purlins.
5 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 15m
Heavy end bay sleeved system

double span lengths
As above except inner bay purlins are
double span in maximum lengths of
15m.
5 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 7.5m
load tables 62-66

details 14-15
Sleeved system
single span lengths
For buildings with 2 bays or more,
where a heavy end bay system is
precluded and rafter spacings up to
15m. Standard sleeves are fitted at all
penultimate rafter connections and
staggered on all internal bays.
2 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 15m
Sleeved system
double span lengths
As above, but standard sleeves are
fitted at all penultimate rafter
connections and staggered on all
internal bays.
4 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 7.5m
load tables 58-61

details 12-13
Butt system
This system can cater for odd bays
and can be used in both inset and
oversail applications.
1 Bay minimum and rafter spacing up to 12m
load tables 67-68

details 11
Computer controlled production techniques apply the clients individual mark

numbers to all purlins automatically during the manufacturing process.
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Roof systems

Single/odd bays layout and detailing
The butt system is suitable for buildings with
single bays or more, up to and including 25 roof
pitch.
The butt system offers a simple cleat connection
and is intended for smaller buildings, short or
uneven spans, or light loading conditions.
The butt system caters for spans of up to 12m
depending on the load to be applied and where
the cladding or liner tray offers adequate lateral
support by virtue of its screw fixings at 600mm
maximum spacings to the purlins. This system
can cater for single bays and can therefore be
used in conjunction with other systems detailed
in this brochure, or as a system in its own right.
For full cleat details, see page 57
Computer controlled production

techniques apply the clients
individual mark numbers to all
purlins automatically during the
manufacturing process.
Single span system

P1 and P1X opposite hand
3 3
Overall length
Butt system (mm)

P2
Overall length
32 32
70
A C
B
* Anti-sag rod holes

if required
Centre line of rafters
142
42
56 50
172
42
86 50
202
42
116 50
232
42
146 50
262
42
176 50
302
52
195 60
342
52
235 60
Typical single span arrangement indicating the

purlin positions.
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
P1
P2
P2
P2
P1X
load tables 67-68
Unless otherwise stated, all required holes

are 18mm diameter for M16 bolts and are
normally pierced in pairs on standard
gauge lines.
For General detailing notes, see page 86.
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Roof systems

2 bays or more (where heavy end bay system is precluded)
Roof purlins for buildings with 2 bays and over, up to and including
25 roof pitch.
The sleeved system optimises the use of steel by incorporating
sleeves at the penultimate rafter with a staggered sleeving
arrangement on internal bays. The sleeved system caters for spans
up to 15m depending on the load to be applied and where the
cladding or liner tray offers adequate lateral support by virtue of its
screw fixings at 600mm maximum spacings to the purlins. To
enable the purlin and sleeve to nest together the sleeve is inverted.
Computer controlled production techniques apply the clients
individual mark numbers to all purlins automatically
during the manufacturing process.
Single span system

Single span lengths can be supplied to suit
individual requirements.
Penultimate rafter connections are sleeved with a
staggered sleeving arrangement on internal
bays.
Typical single span arrangement indicating purlin
and sleeve positions.
Double span system

End bay purlins are single span, with double
span purlins on internal bays. The maximum
span between rafters is 7.5m, therefore maximum
double span length is 15m.
A sleeve must always occur at a joint position.
Typical double span arrangement indicating purlin
P1
P4
P4X
P3
P1X
P1
P1
P3
P4
P4X
P1X
P1
P1
P4
P4X
P3
P1X
P1
P1
P3
P4
P4X
P1X
P1
P1
P4
P4X
P3
P1X
P1
P1
P3
P4
P4X
P1X
P1
P3
P 2
P3
P 2
P3
P3
P3
P 2
Note: consideration must be given to the handling of

longer lengths
12
P1X
P1X
P 2
P 2
P1X
P1X
P 2
P3
P1X
P1X
load tables 58-61
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Roof systems
P1 and P1X (opposite hand)
33
Overall length
33
Variable
overhang
70

D
Wide flange
A C
32 32
Wide flange
Wide flange
B
Narrow flange
8 hole sleeve
for 232 series
and above, all
others 6 hole
sleeve
A C
if required
32
70
32
P2

3 32
Wide flange
70
Wide flange
32 32
Wide flange
*
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
P3
3 32
Wide flange
3 3
Wide flange
*
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
Sleeved system (mm)

A
142
42
56
240
44
50
614
172
42
86
290
44
50
714
202
42
116 350
44
50
834
232
42
146 410
44
50
954
262
42
176 460
44
50 1054
302
52
195 610
55
60 1354

gauge lines.
342
52
235 760
55
60 1654
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Roof systems

5 bays or more
The heavy end bay sleeved purlin system provides the most
economic solution by utilising the benefits of the sleeved system
but further maximising these by the use of lighter gauge purlins on
internal bays.
This system caters for spans of up to 15m depending on the load to
be applied and where the cladding or liner tray offers adequate
lateral support by virtue of its screw fixings at 600mm maximum
spacings to the purlins. To enable purlin and sleeve to nest together
the sleeve is inverted.
Computer controlled production techniques apply the clients
individual mark numbers to all purlins automatically during
the manufacturing process.
Purlin and sleeve arrangement

The arrangements (below) indicate how the end
bay purlins (P1 and P1X) and penultimate rafter
sleeves are of the same heavier gauge material,
whereas the inner bay purlins (P2, P3, P5, P5X,
P6 and P6X) and sleeves are of the same lighter
gauge material.
Typical single span arrangement indicating

purlin and sleeve positions.
Typical double span arrangement indicating purlin

P5
P5
P3
P3
P1
P5
P1
P1
P1
P5
P5
P5
P3
P3
P1
P1
P3
P3
P5X
P5X
P5X
P5X
P5X
P5X
P1X
P1X
P1X
P1X
P1X
P1X
In the arrangements below, the correct layout is

given for both single span and double span
applications.
Note: a sleeve must always occur at a purlin joint
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P 6
P5
P 6
P5
P5X
P1X
P 2
P 6X
P5X
P1X
P1X
P 6X
P5X
P1X
P 2
P 2
P 6
P5
P 2
P 2
P 2
P 6X
P1X
P1X
load tables 62-66
Note: consideration must be given to the handling of longer lengths
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Roof systems
vy end bay sleeved purlin system

33
Overall length
33
Variable
overhang
70
Wide flange
A C
32 32
Wide flange
32 32
Wide flange
B
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
A C
if required
32
70
70
32
32
70
32

3 32
Wide flange

70
32 32
Wide flange
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
P2

3 32
Wide flange
Wide flange

70
Wide flange
32 32
Wide flange
*
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
Heavy end bay system (mm)
P3

3 32
Wide flange
A
33
*
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
Wide flange
142 42
56
240
44
50
614 308
750
172 42
86
290
44
50
714 390
914
202 42 116
350
44
50
834 470 1074
232 42 146
410
44
50
954 583 1300
262 42 176
460
44
50 1054 683 1500
302 52 195
610
55
60 1354 783 1700
342 52 235
760
55
60 1654 933 2000
Unless otherwise stated, all required holes are

18mm diameter for M16 bolts and are normally
pierced in pairs on standard gauge lines.
For General detailing notes, see page 86
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Roof systems
Anti-sag rods and eaves braces

Metsec round lok anti-sag rods and lateral
support angles are designed to restrain purlins
against twist under wind uplift conditions and
contribute support during sheeting.
Round lok anti-sag rods are used for 142, 172,
202, 232 and 262 series, and 45 x 45 x 2mm thick
lateral support angles for 302 and 342 series.
On roof pitches over 25, purlin spacings over
2.4m or heavy cladding applications,the lateral
support angles must be used on all sections.
For roof pitches greater than 25, use the MetSPEC

computer design program to determine section and
bracing requirements.
Whenever round lok anti-sag rods are used, the
eaves brace should be included as indicated below
and the rows made continuous over the apex.
The bolted apex tie detail is adopted when using
non-restraining cladding, 302 and 342 series purlins
or roof pitches over 25.
In all other cases where an anti-sag system is
required, Metsec tubular sag rods and apex ties are
to be used.
When no anti-sag rods are used, temporary

spacer bars and propping may be required
during the sheeting of the roof.
Where no anti-sag rods are required for wind
uplift, and for stability during erection and
cladding, we recommend the inclusion of an
eaves strut and apex tie.
All eaves braces are manufactured from

45 x 45 x 2.0mm galvanised angle.
Without anti-sag rods
With anti-sag rods
Round lok anti-sag rod

for 142,172, 202, 232, 262 series
Purlin
Wind uplift tables from pages 58-68 give

the minimum anti-sag rod requirements
for the various systems.
centre
However, it is recommended that

whatever the wind loading, the
maximum span without anti-sag rods
should be as shown in the tables.
25
Sleeve, butt and end bays only for heavy

end bay system
Diameter 16mm
25
Round lok apex tie
Bolted apex tie
Purlin ref
Span (m)
142
6.1
172
6.6
202/232
7.2
262
7.6
302/342
8.1
Inner bays only for heavy end bay

system
16
Purlin ref
Span (m)
142
6.6
172
7.2
202/232
7.6
262
8.1
302/342
8.6
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Roof systems
Eaves braces
142, 172, 202, 232 and 262 series as drawn. Eaves strut as noted
28
As other end for

eaves strut
Section 142
172
202
232
262
28
43
58
73
88
56
86
116
146
176
All holes 18mm diameter for M16 bolts.
A
28
28
Purlin centres
Lateral support angle (sag bar)/eaves braces for

302 and 342 series and all non-restraining
cladding applications
28
Standard
gauge lines
for purlin
28
Ricoh Arena, Coventry
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Roof systems
Long roof slopes, length > 20m

1. For roof slopes less than 20m in length,
diagonal tie wires can be omitted. Where no
anti-sag rods are required for wind uplift and for
stability during erection and cladding, we
recommend the inclusion of an eaves strut and
apex tie. Temporary spacer bars and propping
may also be required.
2. The details shown on this page assume that
adequate restraint to the purlins is provided by
the cladding or liner tray screw fixings at 600mm
maximum spacings to the purlins. Additional
screws may be necessary to zones of high local
wind loads such as eaves and verges.
Roof plan with 1 line of anti-sag rods
20m max
Anti-sag rods
20m max
Note: an eaves strut may also be required to suit

the design of the Metsec eaves beam.
Eaves brace
DTW
Restraint fixing details should be similar to page

39-41 for vertical cladding.
Eaves purlin
Eaves strut
Eaves beam
Span
1
Top of purlin
All diagonal tie wires
must be connected
to bottom holes in
the purlin cleat
70
70
Elmhurst Ballet School
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Roof systems
Roof plan with 3 lines of anti-sag rods
Roof plan with 2 lines of anti-sag rods
20m max
20m max
Anti-sag rods
20m max
Anti-sag rods
20m max
Eaves brace
Eaves brace
DTW
Eaves purlin
DTW
Eaves strut
Eaves beam
Span
Eaves purlin
Eaves strut
Eaves beam
Span
3
2
Top of purlin
All diagonal tie
wires must be
connected
to bottom holes
in the purlin cleat
Top of purlin
Diagonal tie
wire to top
hole adjacent
to the eaves
brace
70
70
Elmhurst Ballet School
The Oval Cricket Ground, London
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Roof systems
Roof variations
Lateral restraint for
non-restraining cladding
Non-restraining cladding
When using cladding which is not fixed in
accordance with the detail shown in note 2 on
page 18, it is necessary to provide permanent
lateral restraint to the purlins. The MetSPEC
purlin design software will provide a
comprehensive design solution to any nonrestraining cladding application.
Lateral support angle
Note: bolted apex struts and 45mm x 45mm

lateral support angles must be used throughout.
Steep slopes >25 pitch
The sheeting and fixings are deemed adequate in
carrying the component of load in the plane of
the roof slope on pitches up to 25. For roof
pitches greater than 25, the purlins are designed
for the downslope roof loads. The MetSPEC
purlin design software will quickly determine the
purlin section and bracing requirements for any
application.
Note: bolted apex struts and 45mm x 45mm
lateral support angles must be used throughout in
lieu of round lok anti-sag rods, as page 16-17.
Mono-pitched roofs <25 pitch
For mono-pitch roofs which are discontinuous at
the high eaves level, diagonal tie wires and
braces must always be used as shown on pages
18-19.
Curved and barrel vault roofs

The relevant bracing requirements shown below
will apply to the corresponding curved roof
applications, provided that the cladding or liner
tray offers adequate lateral support by virtue of
its screw fixings at 600mm maximum spacings to
the purlins.
However, if a structural member of adequate

strength is available at the high eaves level, a
threaded rod or eaves brace may be used,
thereby avoiding the use of diagonal tie wires.
Bracing requirements check list

Component
Duo-pitch
<_ 25
Mono-pitch
<_ 25
Steep slopes
>25
Tiled roofs
Non-restraining
cladding
and Purlin spacings >2.4m in

heavy cladding applications
Slope length
_<20m >20m
All slopes
All slopes
All slopes
All slopes
45 x 45mm lateral support
Bolted apex strut
DTW
Every 20m
Eaves brace
Anti-sag rods
Round lok apex tie
20
Every 20m
May be required for wind uplift or temporary support during sheeting see recommendations tabulated on page 16.
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Roof systems
Tiled roofs
The Metsec lateral support angle, as shown,
should be used in the roof plane and wherever
possible, should be tied across the apex, or fixed
to a laterally rigid component. In addition to this,
diagonal tie wires must be installed as shown.
Lateral supports for

tiled roof
Lateral support angle
Bolted apex struts and 45mm x 45mm lateral

support angles must be used throughout.
The MetSPEC purlin design software can be
used to quickly determine the purlin section
and bracing requirements for any application.
Flat roofs
The recent and more onerous requirements of
Approved Document L of the Building
Regulations relating to energy conservation have
shifted the emphasis for thermal efficiency from
the building structure to the building envelope.
Cladding contractors now demand tighter
tolerances on purlins and side rails to ensure
that the building is airtight and weathertight.
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors
and the Metal Cladding and Roofing
Manufacturers Association recommend a
maximum allowable displacement of 10mm and
20mm for composite panels and built-up systems
respectively, to ensure adequate fixings to the top
flange of the purlin.
Section through ridge detail

x
mm
ma
600
For this reason, the lateral displacement of the

purlin due to its own weight after erection,
should be considered for low pitched roofs <5,
where restraints (struts) are not provided.
Whilst this may be relatively small, when added
to the manufacturing tolerance of L/500, the
resultant displacement may be outside the
recommendations.
A check facility is provided on MetSPEC once the
preferred purlin system has been selected.
Typical purlin arrangement (apex detail as above)
3.6 m (max)
3.6 m (max)
3.6 m (max)
3.6 m (max)
3.6 m (max)
3.6 m (max)
Illustration shows purlins at 1.2m centres,

however the maximum purlin centres
should not exceed 1.8m.
Typical arrangement when two

lateral supports are used.
Typical arrangement when one

lateral support is used.
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Roof systems
Cantilever details
Typical cantilever detail
End bay purlin
Cleader angle
Soffit cladding
Roof cladding
Diagonal tie wire required

for mono pitched
roofs and roof slopes
exceeding 250
Cleader angle
Rafter
Column
Side cladding
If a canopy is required, it can be achieved by

cantilevering the purlins over the gable as
necessary. Simple rules enabling engineers to
meet the appropriate design criteria are set out
below.
Performance
In the approach given, it is assumed the sections
are installed in one continuous length i.e.
backing span and overhang, and that the
sheeting offers full lateral restraint to the section.
Deflection criteria
Purlins selected from this technical manual obey
a deflection criteria of span/180 for conventional
steel decking.
The end deflection of a cantilever should be
compatible with this criteria and we recommend
that the cantilever should not exceed 28% of the
backing span to meet this requirement.
Stability
With cantilevers, it is recommended that the ends
are braced together to provide stability and
prevent rotation. Various details are used for this
purpose with a typical example shown.
A cleader angle fixed to the top and the bottom of
the purlin will offer sufficient restraint as well as
providing a base for fixing the sheeting and
flashing. Cleader angles should be positively
fixed across the apex to prevent downslope
movement.
Mono pitched roofs and roof slopes exceeding 25
Diagonal tie wire systems are to be included.
Alternatively, a suitable fixing to a structural
member must be included at the top of the slope to
resist downslope movement.
Diagonal tie wires must be fixed back to the
bottom holes in the purlin cleat.
Note: for other specialist cases or heavier cladding
systems (i.e. tiles and battens), consult our design
office for advice.
St. Pancras, London
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Roof systems
Cleader angles and rafter stays

Rafter stays supplied by Metsec are normally
45 x 45 x 2mm thick angle. On deep sections or
lattice trusses, it may be necessary to increase the
size of the angle section used to suit the
individual contract requirements. Please refer to
MetSPEC for further details.
Typical detail showing the side cladding fixed to the purlin

with a cleader angle
ader angle
Soffit cladding
Roof cladding
Diagonal tie wire required

for mono pitched
roofs and roof slopes
exceeding 250
Cleader angles
Metsec cleader angles are manufactured from
pre-hot dipped galvanised steel angle. They are
used to provide a sheeting face for cladding
along gable rafters or at roof hip intersections.
Cleader angle
Two sizes of cleader angle are available:
ter
45 x 45 x 2mm thick = 1.37 kg/m

100 x 100 x 2mm thick = 3.17 kg/m
Maximum length
= 7.5m
umn
e cladding
We suggest that the 45 x 45 x 2mm cleader angle

is used on purlin centres up to and including
1.8m. Above this, the 100 x 100 x 2mm cleader
angle should be used.
The illustrations below show cleader spanning
over two purlin spacings, however multiple
spacings can be readily accommodated.
Providing the thickness of the cleader angle does
not present any problems, a simple overlap can
be used. The overall length would therefore be
the purlin centres plus 28mm each end.
Rafter stays
Where the supporting steelwork is constructed using
deep universal beam sections, lattice trusses, etc., rafter
stay fixing holes can be added to suit individual
requirements. The ideal angle for rafter stays is 450.
Where possible, the standard sleeve fixing holes may be
used for rafter stay fixings, providing the inclination of
the stay is not too steep.
The cleader angle can be fitted to either the top

or bottom purlin flange to suit the required detail.
Positioning of rafter stay holes on

deeper rafters
28
Sleeve fixing hole positions
CL
CL
*
*
*Dimension to suit standard sleeve piercing
CL
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Eaves beams
Eaves beams
Dimensions and properties
The Metsec eaves beam is a purpose-designed
profile for use as an eaves purlin, top sheeting
rail and gutter support.
Angle 0 - 25 in
0
5 increments
Maximum span
The Metsec eaves beam caters for spans up to
12m depending on the load to be applied.
All holes 18mm diameter

for 16mm bolts
Performance
Metsec eaves beams are designed as single span
beams with combination loading in accordance
with BS 5950: Part 5: 1998.
Depth
The load tables on page 76 represent their

performance under the conditions stated but
cannot cover all of the many functions possible.
For this reason, and to help the designer,
comprehensive geometrical design data is given
in the physical properties table, below.
B
L
Specification
Eaves beams are manufactured from pre-hot
dipped galvanised steel, G275 coating and with
a minimum guaranteed yield strength of
450 N/mm2.
Cy
45
F
Capacity
Based on single span condition.
Web hole options
Web holes can be plain or counterformed to suit

the fixing requirement.
Note: for bracing requirement see page 16-19.
Nominal dimensions
Section
Weight
Dim
Dim
Dim
Reference kg/m
cm2
mm
mm mm mm B mm C mm D mm
170 E 20
5.89
7.50
170
90
19
2.0
42
170 E 23
6.73
8.58
170
90
19
2.3
230 E 20
6.83
8.70
230
90
19
2.0
230 E 25
8.47
10.79 230
90
19
270 E 25
9.76
12.44 270
100
270 E 29
11.27
14.35 270
330 E 30
12.58
16.03 330
Plymouth University School of Art
24
Section Properties
Area Depth Flange L
Ixx
Iyy
Zxx
Zyy
rxx
ryy
Cy
cm4
cm4
cm3
cm3
cm
cm
cm
Mc,x
Mc,y
kNm
kNm
86
42
368.1
84.0
43.31
13.93
6.96
3.32 2.97 0.621 16.538 6.268
42
86
42
420.4
95.5
49.45
15.84
6.95
3.31 2.97 0.698 20.548 7.128
42
146
42
734.6
92.5
63.88
14.41
9.14
3.24 2.58 0.542 23.001 6.485
2.5
42
146
42
909.3 113.5
79.07
17.69
9.11
3.22 2.58 0.646 32.501 7.960
22
2.5
47
176
47
1429.2 162.0 105.87 22.55
10.65 3.59 2.81 0.582 40.623 10.147
100
22
2.9
47
176
47
1646.6 185.5 121.97 25.82
10.63 3.57 2.82 0.648 50.634 11.619
90
22
3.0
47
235
48
2558.9 156.2 155.09 22.99
12.54 3.10 2.20 0.597 63.283 10.347
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Eaves beams
Fixing details
Metsec eaves beams are designed to provide an
unobstructed side sheeting face by the use of
counterformed web holes that accept 16mm
diameter countersunk set screws.
Eaves beam
The packing plate accommodates the

counterforming and enables standard eaves
braces to be fitted, though the overall length of
the eaves brace needs to be reduced by 6mm.
Packing plate
Eaves brace
Stiffener cleat
Plain web holes can be supplied and in such

cases, the packing plate is not required and
conventional 16mm diameter XOX bolts are
used.
Reference
EBS 170
EBS 230
EBS 270
EBS 330
Use of stiffener cleats

Side rail support systems up to a sheeting height
of 10m (see page 39 for recommendations) can be
suspended from the bottom flange of the eaves
beam. In such cases, a stiffening cleat (galvanised
finish) must be included and the eaves brace
overall length reduced by a further 6mm (cleat
thickness).
Stiffener cleat slot

18 x 24mm
Side rail support
View in direction of arrow A
Cladding flush with column face
* Overall length of eaves beam is column centres less half column width each end less 20mm
(i.e. 10mm each end).
32
10
30
Cladding outside column face
Packing plate
Overall length of eaves beam is column centres less 6mm (i.e. 3mm each end).
Material - 6mm mild steel

galvanised finish
30
86
35 35
Hole diameter 36mm
30
3 32
Centres
see table
Length
see table
30
70
Ref
No.
End fixing cleat (supplied by others) bolted or welded to column.
Section
series
Centres
mm
Length
mm
PP 142
142
56
116
PP 172
172/170
86
146
PP 202
202
116
176
PP 232
232/230
146
206
PP 262
262/270
176
236
PP 302
302
195
255
PP 342
342/330
235
295
25
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Eaves beams
Gutter details
Eaves beams and purlins should be selected from
their respective load tables.
If necessary, non-standard eaves braces can be
fabricated to suit individual cases. It is essential
to use bolted web connections when fixing eaves
beams to stanchions. The use of an eaves brace is
necessary within the span of the eaves beam to
resist horizontal wind loading and torsion from
eccentric gutter loads. When braced to the first
purlin, as shown in the details below, such forces
are dispersed through the diaphragm action of
the roof. It is assumed that the compression
flange of the eaves beam is fully restrained by the
sheeting.
Exposed eaves gutters
Detail at column
Detail within span
Concealed eaves gutter details
Detail at column
26
Detail within span
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Eaves beams
Curved eaves detail

The purlin and side rail systems can
be used to provide support to roof and
side cladding using the appropriate
load table for the system in question.
Eaves braces and the side rail support
system should be used dependent on
span and loading requirements.
Concealed eaves gutter

The concealed gutter is accommodated
in conjunction with the curved eaves
detail with support given to the lower
roof purlin by the sloping eaves purlin
support shown and the rainwater
gutter.
The special sloping eaves purlin
support can be supplied by Metsec if
required. The side rail support system
should be used dependent on span and
loading requirements.
Curved base detail

To complement the curved eaves
detail, a support system should be
included at the base of the side
cladding as shown. The sloping side
rail support member being included is
dependent upon span and loading
requirements.
If support can be taken from the
masonry, the sloping side rail support
may be omitted.
Chill Factor, Manchester
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Side rail systems
28
Page 28
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Side rail systems
ms
C and Z-section side rail systems

Jointing arrangements
1 bay minimum and column spacing up to 15m
Butt system
This system can cater for odd
bays and can be used in both
inset and oversail applications.
load tables 72-74

C-section details 30
Z-section details 31
2 bays minimum and column spacing up to 15m
Sleeved system
single span lengths
Sleeves are fitted at penultimate
column connections and
staggered on internal bays.
load tables 69-71
C-section details 32-33
Z-section details 34-35
4 bays minimum and column spacing up to 7.5m
Sleeved system
double span lengths
Sleeves are fitted at penultimate
column connections and
staggered on internal bays.
load tables 69-71

Z-section details 34-35
2 bays minimum and column spacing up to 7.5m
Double span system

window and brickwork
restraints only
This system is used when
deflection is critical i.e. glazing
supports and brickwork
restraints.
The sleeve is only included
when an odd number of bays is
encountered.
load tables 75
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Side rail systems
C-section butt side rail system

Side rails - C-section butt system suitable for buildings with single bays or more
This system can cater for single bays and can
therefore be used in conjunction with other
systems detailed in this brochure or as a system
in its own right.
The butt system caters for spans up to 15m
support by virtue of its fixing: ie fixed according
to the cladding manufacturers instructions.
Computer controlled production techniques apply

the clients individual mark numbers to all rails
automatically during the manufacturing process.
Single span layout

Single span lengths plus a variable overhang at each end
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1 and R1X (opposite hand)

gauge lines.
load tables 72-74
3 3
Overall length
Overall length
32
70
A C
B
R2
32
30
142 43.0
56 50
172 43.0
86 50
202 43.0 116 50
262 43.0 176 50
necessary
Centre line of columns
Butt system (mm)
232 43.0 146 50
* Side rail support holes as

H
302 53.5 195 60

342 53.5 235 60
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Side rail systems
Z-section butt side rail system

Side rails - Z-section butt system suitable for buildings with single bays or more
This system can cater for single bays, therefore
can be used in conjunction with other systems
detailed in this brochure, or as a system in its
own right.
The butt system caters for spans up to 15m
support by virtue of its fixing: ie fixed according
to the cladding manufacturers instructions.

Single span layout

Single span lengths plus a variable overhang at each end
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1X

gauge lines.
load tables 72-74
3 3
Overall length
Overall length
32
70
A C
B
R2
32
142 42.0
56 50
172 42.0
86 50
202 42.0 116 50

262 42.0 176 50
necessary
Butt system (mm)
232 42.0 146 50
* Side rail support holes as

H
302 52.0 195 60

342 52.0 235 60
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Side rail systems
C-section sleeved side rail system

For buildings with 2 bays or more
The sleeved system optimises the use of steel by
incorporating sleeves at the penultimate rafter
with a staggered sleeving arrangement on
internal bays.
The sleeved system caters for spans up to 15m
the cladding or liner tray offers adequate support
by virtue of its fixing: i.e. fixed according to the
cladding manufacturers instructions.

+ Z section Butt system ?
Single span system

individual requirements. Penultimate rafter
connections are sleeved with a staggered
sleeving arrangement on internal bays.
Double span system

End bay rails are single span, with double span
rails on internal bays. The maximum double span
rail is 15m, therefore the maximum span between
columns is 7.5m. A sleeve must occur at every
joint position.
Typical single span arrangement indicating rail and

sleeve positions.
Typical double span arrangement indicating rail and

sleeve positions.
R1
R4X
R4
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4X
R4
R1X
R1
R1
R4X
R4
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4X
R4
R1X
R1
R1
R4X
R4
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4X
R4
R1X
R1
R1
R4X
R4
R3
R1X
R3
R 2
R3
R3
R 2
R3
R3
R3
R 2
R1X
R1X
R 2
R 2
R1X
R1X
R 2
R1X
R1X
load tables 69-71
Note: consideration must be given to the handling of longer

lengths
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Side rail systems
Detailing
C-section sleeves
The C-section sleeve range includes
one thickness per height of profile as
shown on the table below.

33
Overall length
Variable
overhang
70
A C
32 32
D
Ref
No.
* Side rail support holes

as necessary
E C
F
32
70
G
R2

3 32
CS 142
2.0
2.64
CS 172
2.5
4.35
CS 202
2.7
6.00
CS 232
2.5
6.94
CS 262
2.9
9.55
CS 302
2.9
15.26
CS 342
3.0
20.81
70
32 32

3 32
32
Weight
kg
R3
Thickness
mm
C-section sleeved system (mm)

33
142
43.0 56
240
147 45.5 614
50
172
43.0 86
290
177 45.5 714
50
202
43.0 116 350
207 45.5 834
50
232
43.0 146 410
238 46.0 954
50
262
43.0 176 460
268 46.0 1054 50
302
53.5 195 610
308 56.5 1354 60
342
53.5 235 760
349 57.0 1654 60

3 3
33
Unless otherwise stated, all required

holes are 18mm diameter for M16 bolts
and are normally pierced in pairs on
standard gauge lines.
For General detailing notes, see
page 86.
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Side rail systems
Z-section sleeved side rail system

For buildings with 2 bays or more
The sleeved system optimises the use of steel by
incorporating sleeves at the penultimate rafter
with a staggered sleeving arrangement on
internal bays.
The sleeved system caters for spans up to 15m
the cladding or liner tray offers adequate support
by virtue of its fixing: i.e. fixed according to the
cladding manufacturers instructions.
To enable the side rail and sleeve to nest together

the sleeve is inverted.
Single span system

individual requirements. Penultimate rafter
connections are sleeved with a staggered
sleeving arrangement on internal bays.
Double span system

End bay rails are single span, with double span
rails on internal bays. The maximum double span
rail is 15m, therefore the maximum span between
columns is 7.5m. A sleeve must occur at every
joint position.
Typical single span arrangement indicating rail and

sleeve positions.
Typical double span arrangement indicating rail and

sleeve positions.
R1
R4
R4X
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4
R4X
R1X
R1
R1
R4
R4X
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4
R4X
R1X
R1
R1
R4
R4X
R3
R1X
R1
R1
R3
R4
R4X
R1X
R1
R1
R4
R4X
R3
R1X
R3
R 2
R3
R3
R 2
R3
R3
R3
R 2
R1X
R1X
R 2
R 2
R1X
R1X
R 2
R1X
R1X
load tables 69-71
Note: consideration must be given to the handling of longer

lengths
34
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Side rail systems
Detailing
33
Overall length
Variable
overhang
70
32 32
Wide flange
A C
D
Wide flange
as necessary
8 hole sleeve for 232 series

and above, all others
6 hole sleeve
C
E
32
70
32
R2
3 32

D
70
32 32
Wide flange
Wide flange
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
R3
3 32
3 3
Wide flange
Wide flange
*
Narrow flange
Narrow flange
Sleeved system (mm)

A
142
42
56
240
44
50
614
172
42
86
290
44
50
714
202
42
116 350
44
50
834
232
42
146 410
44
50
954
262
42
176 460
44
50 1054
302
52
195 610
55
60 1354
342
52
235 760
55
60 1654

3 3
Wide flange
3 3
Wide flange
*
Narrow flange
Wide flange
Unless otherwise stated, all

required holes are 18mm diameter
for M16 bolts and are normally
pierced in pairs on standard gauge
lines.
For General detailing notes, see
page 86.
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Side rail systems
Brick and window restraint systems

Introduction
These details are to be used for conditions where
a double span gives an advantage over single
span i.e. deflection governing.
Typical application
Typical applications are wall and brickwork
restraints, window cill or header rails where
deflection due to horizontal wind is to be limited
to a specific deflection ratio: eg brickwork
restraint commonly limited to a ratio of span/300
as shown in the load tables on page 75.
If a deflection limit greater than span/300 is
required, then calculate the capacity for this by
multiplying the capacity given in the table by
300/the required limit
e.g. required capacity for span/500
= 300/500 x table capacity for span
It is not permissible to use this method to
calculate capacities for deflection limits less than
span/300.
For brickwork restraints, it is assumed that the
wall will support the C-section on the weak axis.
X
Wall construction after rail erection

For cases where the wall will not be built until
after the rail erection, or where the wall is not to
be built up so that it supports both the inner and
outer flanges of the C-section on the Y axis,
Metsec side rail support and diagonal tie systems
are required.
Sliding anchor support to top

of wall.
Dimension X in sliding anchor
fixing plate to suit standard 18mm
diameter holes in Metsec rail
Window cill support rails

For window cill support rails where the weight of
the window is to be supported by the rail, see the
side rail support system for this condition, shown
on page 49.
Slotted ties to suit brick coursing.
Maximum span
The maximum double span section length is 15m,
therefore the maximum column centres are 7.5m.
Double span layout

This arrangement can be used
where stringent deflection
limits are applied. i.e. glazing
supports, brickwork restraints
etc.
36
Typical double span arrangement for odd and even number bays
R 1
R3
R 1X
R 2
R 4
R 4X
R3X
load tables 75
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Side rail systems
Detailing

Overall length
Variable
overhang
70
70
A C
B
32 3
C-section sleeves
The C-section sleeve
range includes one
thickness per height
of profile, as shown on
C-section sleeve details

Ref
No.
Thickness
mm
Weight
kg
CS 142
2.0
2.64
CS 172
2.5
4.35
CS 202
2.7
6.00
CS 232
2.5
6.94
CS 262
2.9
9.55
CS 302
2.9
15.26
CS 342
3.0
20.81
as necessary
R2
3
Overall length

3 3
Overall length
Variable
overhang
Overall length

D
32 32
D
Butt connection
E C
F
32
70
32
This detail is only used when an odd

number of bays is encountered
C-section double span system (mm)

A
142
43.0
56
240
147
45.5
614
50
172
43.0
86
290
177
45.5
714
50
202
43.0
116
350
207
45.5
834
50
232
43.0
146
410
238
46.0
954
50
262
43.0
176
460
268
46.0
1054
50
302
53.5
195
610
308
56.5
1354
60

18mm diameter for M16 bolts and are normally
pierced in pairs on standard gauge lines.
342
53.5
235
760
349
57.0
1654
60
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Side rail systems
Vertical cladding restraint requirements
The Metsec side rail support

and its end connection are
designed to prevent rotation
of the side rail under
eccentric cladding loads.
W = weight of
cladding
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Side rail systems
Restraint requirements
3.2m < spans 6.1m
Fastened to
eaves beam
Side rail systems can be supported by the inclusion

of diagonal tie wires (DTW) or suspended from a
suitable eaves beam as shown.
**
Recommended sequence of erection:1. Fix bottom rail (R1) and sleeves if required.
2. Provide temporary props (L) to ensure a level line
is achieved.
2.5m
max
3. Fix second rail (R2) and sleeves if required.
10m
max*
Side rails
4. Fix side rail supports and diagonal tie wires

between R1 & R2 to ensure a level line is achieved
to both rails.
SRS
SRS
Temporary props (L) may now be removed

unless support is solely taken from the eaves
beam.
R2
DTW
5. Fix the remaining rails and side rail supports

progressively up the side of the building.
R1
6.1m < spans 10.1m

Fastened to
eaves beam
**
2.5m
max
10m
max*
Side rails
SRS
SRS
R2
DTW
*Maximum heights
indicated are based on a
total cladding weight of
15kg/m2 on elevation. If
the weight of the
cladding exceeds this
value, the maximum
height can be defined
pro-rata.
**In all cases, if the
height to eaves exceeds
the maximum
recommended height,
additional tie wires must
be included as shown.
I Stiffener cleat positions
(see page 25)
R1
10.1m < spans 15m
Additional side rail supports
Note: if the diagonal tie

wire angle falls below
25, additional side rail
supports should be
included.
**
2.5m
max
<25
Side rails
7.5m
max*
SRS
R2
DTW
>25
R1
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Side rail systems
Vertical cladding restraint fixing details
Diagonal tie wires

Metsec diagonal tie wires provide significant benefits in terms of both
drawing office detailing and site erection time.
They are delivered fully assembled to avoid the possibility of lost items
on site. The assembly is protected by galvanising and is provided with
adjustable ends for easy erection. To enable the length of diagonal tie
wires to be determined, the depth between rails (B) and the distance
between rail holes (A) must be given.
Metsec will ensure the correct length is supplied.
3.2m < spans 6.1m

It is important that the end bracket is always
bolted to the cleat hole nearest the stanchion.
DT
W
SRS
B
(Rail centres)
W
DT
V1
35
70 70
35
Span - 105
2
Span - 105
2
Radial slots in the end brackets

accommodate angles between 25 and 65.
Column centres
(Span)
6.1m < spans 10.1m
DT
SRS
SRS
B
(Rail centres)
W
DT
V2
V5
35
70
70
Span
3
Column centres
Span - 105
3
35
Span - 105
3
(Span)
10.1m < spans 15m
DT
SRS
DT
V3
SRS
V4
V6
35
A
Span - 105
4
70 70
SRS
B
(Rail centres)
W
DT
V7
70 70
Span - 140
4
A
Span - 140
4
Column centres
(Span)
40
W
DT
70 70
A
Span - 105
4
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Side rail systems
142-262 series
V1
28
302 and 342 series

28
28
28
Side rail supports are fully

assembled from pre-galvanised
material.
SRS
DT
W
DT
70
70
Side rail supports

Side rail supports are bolted
between the lines of side rails in
accordance with the
recommendations shown.
SRS denotes side rail supports

DTW denotes diagonal tie wires
Face to
face
of rails
(2.5m max)
Indicates to cleat bolts

nearest to column face
45 x 45 x 2
100M12

nearest to sheeting face
Standard gauge lines
Sheeted face
V3
V2
V4
DT
SRS
SRS
SRS
DT
DT
DT
DT
70
70
70
70
Bottom
70
Top
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
V5 302 and 342 series
Sheeted face

70
70
70
70
70
DT
SRS
SRS
SRS
DT
W
DT
W
DT
Bottom
Sheeted face
DT
Top
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
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Side rail systems
Horizontal cladding
Panel joint rail (PJR)
For economy, it is recommended that Metsec horizontal
cladding supports with riveted end cleats are used as
vertical supports to the horizontal cladding panels.
Joints in panels may require a wider flange for fixing
purposes which can be provided by using a Metsec panel
joint rail.
Alignment of the steel face can easily be achieved by
adjustment of the horizontal rails on slotted cleats at the
stanchion position.
Metsec have carried out comprehensive testing at The
University of Strathclyde to verify the adequacy of this type
of support without slip under the required load. See page 44
for test results.
PJR support at panel joint

18
18
120
65
PJR with riveted end cleats
*Maximum heights indicated are based on a

total cladding weight of 15kg/m2 on elevation.
For heavier claddings, the maximum height
may be derived on a pro-rata basis.
140
Cladding face
6.1m < spans 10.1m
3.2m < spans 6.1m
3.5m max
10m max*
C-Section
10m max*
side rails
C-Section
side rails
PJR or HCS as
vertical support
PJR or HCS as
vertical support
DTW
DTW
>25
=
42
>25
=
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Side rail systems
Horizontal cladding support (HCS)

In order to achieve the alignment tolerances associated with some
horizontal cladding systems, it is recommended that C-section side
rails are used in conjunction with HCS or PJR as vertical supports.
Additional local adjustment is provided by slotted holes in the HCS
and PJR fixing cleats.
The maximum spacing of vertical supports to horizontal panels is
shown and is necessary to provide adequate restraint to the rails.
If this cannot be achieved, please refer to Metsec for advice.
Sequence of erection of the side rails, side rail supports and
diagonal tie wire restraints is similar to the recommendations
shown on pages 39 to 41.
Note: rail alignment and cladding support to be provided by the
steelwork contractor.
HCS intermediate support to panel

60
13
HCS with riveted end cleats
142
13
10.1m < spans 15m
3.5m max
7.5m max*
C-Section
side rails
HCS or PJR
as vertical
support
Safe working loads (kN)

on PJR and HCS
Span
(rail crs.)
m
Pressure
Suction
Deflection
span/150
1.6
19.67
13.15
33.36
1.8
17.48
11.68
26.36
2.0
15.74
10.52
21.35
2.2
14.30
9.56
17.64
2.4
13.11
8.76
14.82
2.6
18.07
9.93
15.51
2.8
16.78
9.22
13.37
3.0
15.66
8.61
11.65
3.2
14.68
8.07
10.24
3.4
13.82
7.59
9.07
3.6
13.05
7.17
8.09
DTW
>25
=
PJR gauge up to 2.5m span = 1.6mm, otherwise 2.0mm.
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Side rail systems
Horizontal cladding
Tighter tolerances are associated with some of the horizontal

cladding systems in todays market. These tolerances can be
achieved by using Metsec C-section rails supported on cleats with
slotted holes in combination with the slotted cleats in the PJR
and HCS.
Metsec have carried out comprehensive testing at The University of
Strathclyde to support the use of slotted cleats without slip under the
required loads. The recommended torque on a grade 8.8 bolt is
244Nm. The results of these tests are shown in the table below and
are applicable to Metsec components.
Rail
series
Max wind
load required
kN
Test load
Torque
kN
Nm
Dimensions for
detailing (mm)
D1
D2
142
34.3
45
100
150
56
172
45.3
52.5
125
180
86
202
49.3
52.5
125
210
116
232
52.3
60
150
240
146
262
68.3
75
200
270
176
302
74.4
82.5
225
310
195
342
90.3
90
250
350
235
Slotted cleats by others or to special order
Z-section alignment
C-section alignment for 142 to 262 Series

Column face
Nominal cladding face D1
Column face
18 Alignment
Note: the use of Z-section rails

will reduce the maximum
allowable alignment permitted
Cleat reduced to clear

flange/internal radius
36 (x 18)
Slots permitted
59
CLslots
D2
CLslots
C-section alignment for 302 to 342 Series

Column face
Nominal cladding face
D1
27 Alignment
45 (x 18)
Slots permitted
73
44
CL Slots
D2
CL Slots
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Side rail systems
Horizontal cladding
The panel joint rail options shown are based on a maximum panel
length of 6m (longer panel lengths are available). The details
provided are for guidance only and are intended to demonstrate
the main principles which should be adopted.

nearest to column face
nearest to sheeting face
For simplicity, panels and column centres should be compatible

as shown.
This detail cannot be

used in conjunction with
Metsecs standard WOC
cleats
Attention must be given to the maximum permissible horizontal

span of the composite panel to be used without additional vertical
supports being required.
C
L PJR and column
C
L PJR and column
PJR
3535
Option 1 preferred
HCS
100 100
PJR
Panel joints
at column
locations. HCS
support/restraint
at mid span.
A = span - 135
2
B = rail centres
3535
Centres of columns
3.2m < Span < 6m
Top cleats
Bottom cleats
Bottom cleat
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
C
L PJR and joint in panels
Option 2
HCS
HCS
Panel joints
at mid span,
HCS at column
locations if
required or
otherwise omit.
A = span - 135
2
B = rail centres
3535
100 100
3535
Centres of columns
3.2m < Span < 6m
Top cleats
Bottom cleats
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
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Side rail systems
Panel joint rail options
PJR
HCS
A1
3535
PJR
A2
100
HCS
A1
100
3535
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 9m
Top cleat
Option 3
Bottom cleat
A1 = span - 135
3
Panel joints at 1/3 span and

alternate column locations.
HCS at 1/3 span. HCS at
column if required or
otherwise omit.
Sheeted face
A2 = span
3
B = rail centres
Sheeted face
B
PJR
HCS
A3
3535
A4
100 100
PJR
HCS
PJR
100 100
A4
A3
100 100
3535
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 12m
Bottom cleat
Top cleat
Top cleat
Bottom cleats
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
Sheeted face
B
HCS
3535
PJR
A3
HCS
A4
100 100
100 100
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 12m
Top cleat
Sheeted face
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Bottom cleat
Sheeted face
Top cleat
Bottom cleats
Sheeted face
PJR
A4
100 100
HCS
A3
3535
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Side rail systems
HCS
PJR
A1
3535
HCS
A2
100
100
PJR
A1
3535
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 9m
Top cleat
Bottom cleat
Option 4
Panel joints at 1/3 span and
alternate column locations. HCS at
1/3 span. HCS at column if required
or otherwise omit.
Sheeted face
Option 5 preferred
PJR
HCS
PJR
A2 = span
3
B = rail centres
Sheeted face
HCS
A1 = span - 135
3
Panel joints at 1/4

span and alternate
column locations.
HCS 1/4 span.
A3 = span - 135
4
A4
100 100
100 100
A4
A3
100 100
3535
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 12m
A4 = span - 200
4
B = rail centres
Bottom cleat
Sheeted face
Indicates to cleat bolts nearest

to column face
Indicates to cleat bolts nearest
to sheeting face
Option 6
PJR
HCS
PJR
HCS
Panel joints at 1/4

span. HCS at
midspan. HCS at
columns if required
or otherwise omit.
A3 = span - 135
4
100 100
A4
100 100
Centres of columns
6.0m < Span < 12m
A4
100 100
A3
3535
A4 = span - 200
4
B = rail centres
This detail cannot be used in

conjunction with Metsecs
standard WOC cleats
Note: the panel joint rail options shown are based

on a maximum panel length of 6m (longer panel
lengths are available). The details provided are
for guidance only and are intended to
demonstrate the main principles which should be
adopted. For simplicity, panels and column
centres should be compatible as shown.
Attention must be given to the maximum
permissible horizontal span of the composite
panel to be used without additional vertical
supports being required.
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Side rail systems
Alternative cladding arrangements
Vertical top hat sections supplied and fixed to the

side rails by sheeting contractor.
Note: it is recommended that top hats are
positioned close to the vertical side rail supports
to avoid undue twisting of the rails with some of
the heavier cladding systems.
Fixing and erection of the side rails, side rail

supports and diagonal tie wires should be in
accordance with the recommendations shown on
pages 39 to 41.
Rail alignment to be provided by the steelwork
contractor. Cladding support to be provided by
the sheeting contractor.
3.2m < spans 6.1m
6.1m < spans 10.1m
Side rails
Side rails
SRS
SRS
Top hats
Top hats
10.1m < spans 15m

C-section side rails
Side rail support

DTW
Side rails
SRS
Top hats
Top hats fixed to horizontal side

rails by sheeting contractor
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Side rail systems
Window trimmers
Used in conjunction with C-section side rails,
C-section window trimmers provide the
necessary surface fixings for windows, claddings
and associated flashings. The window trimmer
should ideally be of the same depth as the main
supporting rail and be connected using riveted
C-rail (RCR). Counterformed holes provide the
necessary unobstructed fixing surface.
Riveted C-rails
Riveted C-rails up to 2.5m long are delivered to
site with pre-fixed end cleats to aid in the speed
of erection and avoid the possibility of losing
loose cleats.
Complex arrangement of windows within a wall elevation illustrating how each bank of windows
requires a system of diagonal tie wire bracings in combination with RCRs.
Full depth C-section jamb (RCR)
(Detail 1)
Diagonal tie wire
Full depth C-section vertical strut (RCR)

below window (Detail 1)
Cill
rail
Head
rail
C-section rails
Detail 1 - jamb and vertical

strut connection
Section A-A
Counterformed holes
C-section vertical jamb
Standard
packing plate
Horizontal
cladding rail
Riveted end cleat
C-section rail
Trimmer cleat
Standard
packing plate
Counterformed
holes
Cladding by others
Pre-fixed cleats on lengths up to 2.5m

For lengths over 2.5m bolted end cleats are required
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Side rail systems
Door posts
Metsec C-sections can be used to provide
trimming to personnel doors.
Typical door aperture
C-sections are connected to the framework of the

cladding rail system using compatible depths of
sections and standard trimmer cleats.
C-section door header
The use of counterformed holes provides an

unobstructive surface for the fixing of door jamb
or head rails.
C-section
door post
Z or C-section
side rails
Standard trimming
cleat
C-section cladding rails

can be used toeing up or
down
A
Vertical
C-section
View on A-A
Door jamb (by others)
Counterformed holes
Head rail connection

Metsec Z or C-Section
side rails
Front elevation
Standard packing plate

Trimmer cleat
Vertical door post, same series

as supporting side rail
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Side rail systems
Fire wall restraint systems

Achieving up to 4 hours fire resistance
Metsec Z and C-section side rail systems, combined with the
appropriate fire resistant wall cladding system, have performed
satisfactorily in fire tests up to 4 hours duration. The period of fire
resistance is dependent upon the construction and materials used
in the fire wall cladding, therefore certification for the fire
resistance period should be obtained from the cladding supplier.
Accessories and column stays need no facility for expansion and
are supplied as standard items.
In isolation, the eaves beam is part of the roof system and therefore
need not be fire protected. However, if the rail system is suspended
from this beam, it then forms part of the rail system and requires
fire protection.
Even bay sleeved arrangement
Standard
gauge
lines
CL
50
(x 18)
slot
30 32 35 26
Slotted cleat detail (by others or to special order)
Single bay butt arrangement

End column
Special cleat
with slots
Standard cleat
plus sleeve
(clamped)
Length of rail
Special cleat
with slots
Special cleat
with slots
Standard cleat
Length of rail
1
Expansion mode
Expansion mode
The side rail to be used should be selected from the
sleeved rail load tables on pages 69-71
The side rail to be used should be selected from the

butt rail load tables on pages 72-74
Firewall connection arrangement

1
Cleat
Steel washer
Combustible washer
Rail
Slotted holes
Steel washer
M16 Bolt
3
Connection details
1 Standard butt connection
2 Standard sleeve connection (sleeve arrangement is not to be staggered)
3 Butt connection with slotted holes in cleats (see slotted cleat detail).
Rail expansion
Under fire conditions, the rails expand. To achieve the necessary
movement, the column fixing cleat should be slotted longitudinally.
All fixing bolts should be fitted with combustible washers which
collapse under heat, thus loosening the bolts and allowing
expansion. This reduces distortion and buckling of the rail,
ensuring integrity of the wall construction.
Rail configurations
The illustrations above indicate an odd bay arrangement of rails for
a fire wall. Grids (1) to (5), are designed as sleeved systems with
the sleeves and standard cleats positioned on the same column
lines, simplifying detailing and keeping one type of cleat on each
column. The slotted cleats are positioned at alternate columns.
The philosophy of rail expansion under fire, is

that, with the sleeved system, the rail is locked at
the sleeved position and expansion occurs to the
left and to the right of this connection into the
slotted position. Whereas with the butt system
one side is locked and the free end is allowed to
expand into the slotted cleat.
Utilising the standard slotted cleat detail, the rail
length for both systems equates to the distance of
column to column less 35mm. When cleating,
clearance between ends of rails should be
increased to allow for expansion of the
corresponding system, as shown.
The end bay, grids (5) to (6), is designed as a butt system keeping
the depth of section similar to the rest but increasing the gauge to
maintain rail centres.
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Ancillary items
Ancillary items
Sheeting posts
End cleat by
fabricator
The MetSPEC design software can be used

to select these sections. Capacities have
been derived by calculation in accordance with
BS 5950:Part 5:1998.
Compound back-to-back C-sections are used for
these members as shown.
A
Cleader
angle
Metsec
Z-section
purlin
Gable rafter
B
End cleat by fabricator

2 or 4 bolts connection to
suit design specification
Metsec rails
Metsec
compound
gable post
To make a compound member, the sections are

connected together in the web with pairs of bolts
(washer under bolt head and nut) at spacings
along the sections (as stated in the program) with
all bolts on standard web gauge lines.
The post must be adequately fixed to the main
structure at the top and bottom to provide an
effective height factor of 0.85. Connection at the
ends to be via 2 or 4 bolts in web on standard
web gauge lines.
Detail showing side rail connection to the outer flange

of the compound sheeting post
The fabricator should ensure that the end bracket

supporting the sections is suitable for the load to
be carried. Restraint stays may be required,
the spacings of these is as determined by the
MetSPEC design software.
45 x 45 x 2
restraint stay
Stay
cleat
All fixing bolts are to be M16 Grade 8.8 plated

bolts complete with washers.
65
25
40
Hole
diameter
18mm
25
40
30
60
30
25
Note: maximum capacity is achieved using a

washer under both bolt head and nut for
connection of the sections to the supports at ends.
The MetSPEC design software allows for a choice
of one or two washers per nut/bolt combination.
Restraint
stay cleat
Inset rail connection
Restraint tie
28
Hole diameter 18mm
28
28
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Ancillary items
Wind bracing
Metsec C-sections can be used for applications
where axial tension or compression loads are to
be carried. The MetSPEC design software can be
used to select these sections.
Typical arrangement for C-section compression and tension wind

bracing members
Typical end bays plan on roof
Capacities have been derived by calculation in

accordance with BS 5950:Part 5:1998.
The capacities are for axial compression or
tension loads only and do not take into account
bending moments other than those due to self
weight or end connection eccentricity,
(i.e. gutters etc. to be supported on other
members). Connection of sections to support
brackets at the ends must be via the web.
CL
CL
Connection of compound sections

Back to back compound C-sections are used for
all compression loads. Compound sections are
connected with pairs of bolts (washer under bolt
head and nut) on standard web gauge lines
equally spaced as determined by the MetSPEC
design software.
Side elevation
Tension load capacities are for single or back to

back members all connected at ends to support
brackets via the web.
The fabricator should ensure that the gusset or
end bracket supporting the sections is suitable for
the load carried. All fixing bolts are to be M16
grade 8.8 plated bolts complete with washers.
Compound compression members

Tension members
Optional tension members
Tension members may be single or back to back C-sections
Suggested cleat connection

detail (roof bracing)
Wind bracing
Note: maximum capacity is

achieved with a washer under
both nut and bolt head. A
reduction in capacity is involved
if only one washer is used. End
connection bolts to support
brackets are in pairs on
standard web gauge lines. The
MetSPEC design software gives
a choice of two or four bolts.
C-section tension
member
Compound
C-section compression
member
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Ancillary items
Column ties and parapet posts

Metsec C-section compound
column ties offer significant
economic advantages from initial
purchase through to on site
installation.
Supplied as single components,
C-sections are installed on site to
form a compound back-to-back
member and produce excellent
strength to weight characteristics.
The selection of C-sections and
general design guidance is
determined from the MetSPEC
design software.
Column tie shown with central gutter
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End connection details
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Ancillary items
Parapet posts can be

constructed from back to
back C-sections to form a
compound member
complete with all cleats.
Pre-assembled by others
Inset rail cleat
Compound parapet post

with fitted cleats
These can be supplied as

single components for
on-site assembly before
lifting into position.
C-section compound
parapet posts offer
significant cost savings
against conventional hot
rolled steelwork.
Purlins
Rails
Inset rail cleat
View
on X
Stiffener cleat
Pre-assembled
parapet post
bolted directly to
column flange
All necessary sheeting

rails can be connected to
the parapet post by using
inset rail cleats (by others
or to special order) fitted
to the compound section
prior to lifting into
position.
Vertical slots
in cleat only to
facilitate assembly
Metsec
column ties
Stiffener cleat
Parapet posts are fixed

directly to the columns
with 8mm stand off
packs to maintain the
sheeting line.
For further guidance

on the use and
applications of
C-section parapet posts,
please consult our design
department.
In-situ assembly
Inset rail cleat
Compound parapet post
Packer plates
(by others)
Purlins
Rails
Inset rail cleat
View
on Y
Column web
Column web
plates
plates
(by others)
(by others)
Column web
plates (by others)
Metsec
column ties
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Ancillary items
Service supports
There are many different types of service support clips available
in todays market. When fixing either to Z-sections or C-sections,
the most common types and their application are shown.
Light duty
Light/medium duty
The maximum recommended safe working loads given in the table

opposite are intended for guidance only. They are for roof pitches
o
less than 12 and will be conservative for some of the more
innovative or heavy duty clips available. Please refer to the clip
manufacturer for advice.
Note: beware of published clip load capacities as these may be for
the clip only. Unacceptable movement of the purlin flange,
particularly on steep slopes, may cause slip or failure of the fixings.
An equivalent service load used for the design of the purlins may
be calculated as follows:
Light/medium duty
Point loads from services = 25kg at 1.2m spacing

Purlin centres = 1.8m
-3
Equivalent service load = 25 x 9.81 x 10 = 0.114kN/m2

1.2 x 1.8
1.3
10
1.4
12
1.5
15
By using a Metstrut channel fixed between purlin lines, loads can

be evenly distributed as shown on Detail A below.
1.6
15
1.8
20
C-section trimming detail

Using standard gauge line holes, a channel or angle trimmer can
be fitted and used to carry heavier or large pieces of equipment as
shown on Detail B below.
2.0
25
2.3
30
2.5
35
2.9
50
An allowance should be made when selecting sections from the

design load tables if services are to be hung from the purlins, either
as a uniformly distributed load for a small service load, or a point
load if the load is of a large magnitude. Our engineers are available
to advise on purlin selection for unusual cases.
Detail A
Heavy duty (web fix)
Detail B
Proprietary duct systems and dust covers are available for simplicity
and rapid installation of electrical services.
Dust covers are simply installed on site and have the

ability to also contain cables.
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Profile
Safe working
gauge (mm) load (kg)
Metsec purlin with shallow tray

and lid to bottom flange
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Ancillary items
Cleats
Standard Z and C-section
Metsec standard purlin cleats are suitable for all
normal applications on purlins and side rail systems.
Cleat ref.
B*
142
130
50
56
35
65
For abnormal loadings in tiled roof/steep slopes,

cleats should be stiffened.
172
160
50
86
35
65
202
190
50
116
35
65
Special cleats can be supplied by arrangement.
232
220
50
146
35
65
262
250
50
176
35
65
302
280
60
195
40
75
342
320
60
235
40
75
All holes 18mm diameter

* Variable height cleats can be supplied if required.
Dimension B = 142 maximum
Series 142-262 weld-on cleats
Series 142-262 bolt-on cleats
Series 302 and 342

weld-on or bolt-on cleat
C
A
70
27
130
70
F
D
130
70
130
4 max
Finish
1. Black bare metal
Finish
1. 6mm pre-galvanised
2. 8mm hot dipped galvanised
Trimmer cleats
Building shell trimmer cleats

Cleat ref.
Finish
1. Black bare metal for welding or bolting
2. Hot dipped galvanised for bolting
TC 142
126
56
100
96
TC 172
136
86
130
106
TC 202
136
116
160
106
TC 232
142
146
190
112
TC 262
146
176
220
116
TC 302
156
195
239
126
TC 342
166
235
279
136
30
A
D
3
30
30
60
22
22
All trimming cleats are 3mm galvanised steel, suitable for compatible
depths of Z-section and C-section, i.e. 202. Z. to 202. C. etc.
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Load tables
Roof systems
Introduction
The load tables contained in this document are
based on the criteria shown opposite and are the
results of extensive design and testing using the
facilities and skills of the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at The University of
Strathclyde.
Wind assessment
Wind loads are determined using BS 6399:2 1997.
A fast, accurate and economical assessment of these
loads is easily carried out using our MetSPEC design
software.
Performance
The performance of the systems shown in this
document has been derived by calculation in
accordance with BS 5950:5 1998, calibrated and
proven by full scale tests. Purlin load tables are
valid up to and including 25 roof slopes. For
slopes greater than 25, use our MetSPEC design
software, see page 87.
Loading
Load factors
Factor
Dead load
1.40
Dead load restraining uplift or overturning
1.00
Dead load acting with wind and imposed loads combined
1.20
Imposed load
1.60
Imposed load acting with wind load
1.20
Wind load
1.40
Wind load acting with imposed load
1.20
Forces due to temperature effects
1.20
Drifting snow
1.05

Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN
Ultimate U.D.L. in kN/span
Allowable loading in kN/m2

purlin centres in mm
1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
Down
load
360
Uplift - Metal cladding

Number of anti sag rods
0
SPAN 4.0m
142 Z 13
2.84
10.84
2.71
2.26
1.81
1.51
1.36
1.13
11.75
5.82
17.51
11.33
17.51
17.51
142 Z 14
3.05
12.24
3.06
2.55
2.04
1.70
1.53
1.27
12.62
6.25
19.75
12.36
19.75
19.75
142 Z 15
3.26
13.47
3.37
2.81
2.24
1.87
1.68
1.40
13.47
6.67
22.01
13.36
22.01
22.01
SPAN 4.5m
142 Z 13
2.84
9.48
2.11
1.76
1.40
1.17
1.05
0.88
9.48
4.68
15.56
9.53
15.56
15.56
142 Z 14
3.05
10.18
2.26
1.89
1.51
1.26
1.13
0.94
10.18
5.02
17.55
10.42
17.55
17.55
142 Z 15
3.26
10.87
2.42
2.01
1.61
1.34
1.21
1.01
10.87
5.36
19.57
11.27
19.57
19.57
142 Z 16
3.47
11.56
2.57
2.14
1.71
1.43
1.28
1.07
11.56
5.71
21.58
12.09
21.58
21.58
172 Z 13
3.25
12.01
2.67
2.22
1.78
1.48
1.33
1.11
14.99
7.42
19.42
11.19
19.42
19.42
172 Z 14
3.49
13.62
3.03
2.52
2.02
1.68
1.51
1.26
16.10
7.97
22.01
12.22
22.01
22.01
SPAN 5.0m
142 Z 13
2.84
7.81
1.56
1.30
1.04
0.87
0.78
0.65
7.81
3.84
14.00
8.25
14.00
14.00
142 Z 14
3.05
8.39
1.68
1.40
1.12
0.93
0.84
0.70
8.39
4.12
15.80
9.02
15.80
15.80
142 Z 15
3.26
8.96
1.79
1.49
1.19
1.00
0.90
0.75
8.96
4.40
17.61
9.77
17.61
17.61
142 Z 16
3.47
9.53
1.91
1.59
1.27
1.06
0.95
0.79
9.53
4.68
19.42
10.48
19.42
19.42
172 Z 13
3.25
10.78
2.16
1.80
1.44
1.20
1.08
0.90
12.38
6.11
17.48
9.49
17.48
17.48
172 Z 14
3.49
12.23
2.45
2.04
1.63
1.36
1.22
1.02
13.30
6.56
19.81
10.39
19.81
19.81
172 Z 15
3.73
13.71
2.74
2.28
1.83
1.52
1.37
1.14
14.21
7.01
22.19
11.26
22.19
22.19
172 Z 16
3.98
15.11
3.02
2.52
2.02
1.68
1.51
1.26
15.11
7.46
24.59
12.10
24.59
24.59
202 Z 14
3.82
14.44
2.89
2.41
1.93
1.60
1.44
1.20
18.7
9.27
23.36
10.51
23.36
23.36
202 Z 15
4.09
16.30
3.26
2.72
2.17
1.81
1.63
1.36
20.03
9.91
26.37
11.39
26.33
26.35
142 Z 14
3.05
7.03
1.28
1.06
0.85
0.71
0.64
0.53
7.03
3.43
14.36
7.96
14.36
14.36
142 Z 15
3.26
7.50
1.36
1.14
0.91
0.76
0.68
0.57
7.50
3.66
16.01
8.62
16.01
16.01
142 Z 16
3.47
7.98
1.45
1.21
0.97
0.81
0.73
0.60
7.98
3.90
17.66
9.25
17.66
17.66
172 Z 13
3.25
9.78
1.78
1.48
1.19
0.99
0.89
0.74
10.39
5.11
15.89
8.27
15.89
15.89
172 Z 14
3.49
11.09
2.02
1.68
1.34
1.12
1.01
0.84
11.17
5.49
18.01
9.06
18.01
18.01
172 Z 15
3.73
11.93
2.17
1.81
1.45
1.21
1.08
0.90
11.93
5.87
20.17
9.83
20.17
20.17
172 Z 16
3.98
12.69
2.31
1.92
1.54
1.28
1.15
0.96
12.69
6.24
22.35
10.58
22.35
22.35
202 Z 14
3.82
13.16
2.39
1.99
1.60
1.33
1.20
1.00
15.76
7.78
21.35
9.06
21.35
21.35
202 Z 15
4.09
14.79
2.69
2.24
1.79
1.49
1.34
1.12
16.84
8.31
23.97
9.84
23.97
23.97
202 Z 16
4.35
16.43
2.99
2.49
1.99
1.66
1.49
1.24
17.93
8.85
26.62
10.59
26.62
26.62
SPAN 5.5m
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Load tables
Roof systems
Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN

1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
360
Down
load

0
SPAN 6.0m
172 Z 13
3.25
8.85
1.47
1.23
0.98
0.82
0.74
0.61
8.85
4.33
14.57
7.33
14.57
14.57
172 Z 14
3.49
9.51
1.58
1.32
1.06
0.88
0.79
0.66
9.51
4.65
16.51
8.04
16.51
16.51
172 Z 15
3.73
10.16
1.69
1.41
1.13
0.94
0.85
0.71
10.16
4.97
18.49
8.73
18.49
18.49
172 Z 16
3.98
10.81
1.80
1.50
1.20
1.00
0.90
0.75
10.81
5.29
20.49
9.40
20.49
20.49
202 Z 14
3.82
12.03
2.01
1.67
1.34
1.11
1.00
0.84
13.44
6.61
19.57
7.98
19.57
19.57
202 Z 15
4.09
13.52
2.25
1.88
1.50
1.25
1.13
0.94
14.37
7.06
21.97
8.68
21.97
21.97
202 Z 16
4.35
15.03
2.50
2.09
1.67
1.39
1.25
1.04
15.29
7.52
24.40
9.35
24.40
24.40
202 Z 18
4.88
17.12
2.85
2.38
1.90
1.59
1.43
1.19
17.12
8.42
29.24
10.61
28.44
29.24
202 Z 20
5.40
18.93
3.15
2.63
2.10
1.75
1.58
1.31
18.93
9.30
33.97
11.77
31.61
33.97
232 Z 15
4.44
15.41
2.57
2.14
1.71
1.43
1.28
1.07
19.40
9.57
25.02
9.43
24.85
25.02
232 Z 16
4.73
17.36
2.89
2.41
1.93
1.61
1.45
1.21
20.65
10.19
28.17
10.28
27.22
28.17
SPAN 6.5m
202 Z 14
3.82
11.08
1.70
1.42
1.14
0.95
0.85
0.71
11.60
5.68
18.06
7.14
18.06
18.06
202 Z 15
4.09
12.40
1.91
1.59
1.27
1.06
0.95
0.79
12.40
6.07
20.28
7.77
20.28
20.28
202 Z 16
4.35
13.19
2.03
1.69
1.35
1.13
1.01
0.85
13.19
6.46
22.52
8.37
22.52
22.52
202 Z 18
4.88
14.77
2.27
1.89
1.51
1.26
1.14
0.95
14.77
7.23
26.99
9.51
26.34
26.99
202 Z 20
5.40
16.33
2.51
2.09
1.67
1.40
1.26
1.05
16.33
7.99
31.36
10.55
29.27
31.36
232 Z 15
4.44
14.35
2.21
1.84
1.47
1.23
1.10
0.92
16.76
8.24
23.35
8.43
22.98
23.35
232 Z 16
4.73
15.99
2.46
2.05
1.64
1.37
1.23
1.02
17.84
8.77
26.00
9.20
25.19
26.00
232 Z 18
5.30
19.26
2.96
2.47
1.98
1.65
1.48
1.23
19.98
9.82
31.29
10.70
29.50
31.29
SPAN 7.0m
202 Z 15
4.09
10.80
1.54
1.29
1.03
0.86
0.77
0.64
10.80
5.26
18.83
7.03
18.83
18.83
202 Z 16
4.35
11.49
1.64
1.37
1.09
0.91
0.82
0.68
11.49
5.60
20.91
7.57
20.91
20.91
202 Z 18
4.88
12.87
1.84
1.53
1.23
1.02
0.92
0.77
12.87
6.27
25.06
8.61
24.57
25.06
232 Z 15
4.44
13.29
1.90
1.58
1.27
1.05
0.95
0.79
14.63
7.16
21.69
7.62
21.41
21.69
232 Z 16
4.73
14.81
2.12
1.76
1.41
1.18
1.06
0.88
15.57
7.62
24.15
8.32
23.49
24.15
232 Z 18
5.30
17.43
2.49
2.08
1.66
1.38
1.25
1.04
17.43
8.53
29.06
9.69
27.54
29.06
232 Z 20
5.87
19.28
2.75
2.30
1.84
1.53
1.38
1.15
19.28
9.44
33.88
10.99
31.38
33.88
262 Z 16
5.11
16.50
2.36
1.96
1.57
1.31
1.18
0.98
20.35
10.00
26.89
26.89
26.89
26.89
262 Z 18
5.73
20.23
2.89
2.41
1.93
1.61
1.44
1.20
22.79
11.20
32.91
32.91
32.91
32.91
SPAN 7.5m
202 Z 18
4.88
11.30
1.51
1.26
1.00
0.84
0.75
0.63
11.30
5.47
23.39
23.04
23.39
202 Z 20
5.40
12.49
1.67
1.39
1.11
0.93
0.83
0.69
12.49
6.05
27.18
25.59
27.18
232 Z 15
4.44
12.36
1.65
1.37
1.10
0.92
0.82
0.69
12.87
6.27
20.24
20.07
20.24
232 Z 16
4.73
13.70
1.83
1.52
1.22
1.01
0.91
0.76
13.70
6.67
22.54
22.03
22.54
232 Z 18
5.30
15.34
2.05
1.70
1.36
1.14
1.02
0.85
15.34
7.47
27.12
25.85
27.12
232 Z 20
5.87
16.96
2.26
1.88
1.51
1.26
1.13
0.94
16.96
8.27
31.62
29.46
31.62
232 Z 23
6.71
19.38
2.58
2.15
1.72
1.44
1.29
1.08
19.38
9.44
38.12
34.41
38.12
262 Z 16
5.11
15.54
2.07
1.73
1.38
1.15
1.04
0.86
17.92
8.77
25.39
25.39
25.39
25.39
262 Z 18
5.73
18.83
2.51
2.09
1.67
1.39
1.26
1.05
20.08
9.83
30.72
30.72
30.72
30.72
262 Z 20
6.34
22.07
2.94
2.45
1.96
1.63
1.47
1.23
22.21
10.87
35.96
35.23
35.96
35.96
SPAN 8.0m
232 Z 15
4.44
11.40
1.43
1.19
0.95
0.79
0.71
0.59
11.40
5.53
18.97
18.89
18.97
232 Z 16
4.73
12.14
1.52
1.26
1.01
0.84
0.76
0.63
12.14
5.88
21.13
20.74
21.13
232 Z 18
5.30
13.59
1.70
1.42
1.13
0.94
0.85
0.71
13.59
6.59
25.43
24.35
25.43
232 Z 20
5.87
15.03
1.88
1.57
1.25
1.04
0.94
0.78
15.03
7.29
29.64
27.76
29.64
232 Z 23
6.71
17.17
2.15
1.79
1.43
1.19
1.07
0.89
17.17
8.32
35.74
32.43
35.74
262 Z 16
5.11
14.52
1.82
1.51
1.21
1.01
0.91
0.76
15.90
7.75
23.80
23.80
23.80
262 Z 18
5.73
17.61
2.20
1.83
1.47
1.22
1.10
0.92
17.81
8.68
28.80
28.80
28.80
262 Z 20
6.34
19.71
2.46
2.05
1.64
1.37
1.23
1.03
19.71
9.61
33.71
33.71
33.71
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Load tables
Roof systems
Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN

1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
360
Down
load

0
SPAN 8.50m
232 Z 16
4.73
10.82
1.27
1.06
0.85
0.71
0.64
0.53
10.82
5.21
19.89
19.59
19.89
232 Z 18
5.30
12.12
1.43
1.19
0.95
0.79
0.71
0.59
12.12
5.84
23.93
23.00
23.93
232 Z 20
5.87
13.40
1.58
1.31
1.05
0.88
0.79
0.66
13.40
6.46
27.90
26.23
27.90
232 Z 23
6.71
15.31
1.80
1.50
1.20
1.00
0.90
0.75
15.31
7.37
33.64
30.64
33.64
262 Z 16
5.11
13.63
1.60
1.34
1.07
0.89
0.80
0.67
14.20
6.89
22.40
22.40
22.40
262 Z 18
5.73
15.91
1.87
1.56
1.25
1.04
0.94
0.78
15.91
7.71
27.10
27.10
27.10
262 Z 20
6.34
17.60
2.07
1.73
1.38
1.15
1.04
0.86
17.60
8.54
31.73
31.73
31.73
262 Z 23
7.26
20.11
2.37
1.97
1.58
1.31
1.18
0.99
20.11
9.75
38.47
38.47
38.47
SPAN 9.00m
232 Z 20
5.87
12.01
1.33
1.11
0.89
0.74
0.67
0.56
12.01
5.75
26.35
26.35
232 Z 23
6.71
13.72
1.52
1.27
1.02
0.85
0.76
0.64
13.72
6.56
31.77
31.77
262 Z 16
5.11
12.75
1.42
1.18
0.94
0.79
0.71
0.59
12.75
6.15
21.15
21.15
262 Z 18
5.73
14.28
1.59
1.32
1.06
0.88
0.79
0.66
14.28
6.89
25.60
25.60
262 Z 20
6.34
15.80
1.76
1.46
1.17
0.98
0.88
0.73
15.80
7.62
29.97
29.97
262 Z 23
7.26
18.06
2.01
1.67
1.34
1.11
1.00
0.84
18.06
8.71
36.33
36.33
262 Z 25
7.86
19.54
2.17
1.81
1.45
1.21
1.09
0.90
19.54
9.42
40.46
40.46
302 Z 20
7.86
23.97
2.66
2.22
1.78
1.48
1.33
1.11
26.69
13.00
39.33
39.33
39.33
302 Z 23
9.01
30.23
3.36
2.80
2.24
1.87
1.68
1.40
30.53
14.87
49.48
49.48
49.48
302 Z 25
9.76
33.08
3.68
3.06
2.45
2.04
1.84
1.53
33.08
16.11
56.23
56.23
56.23
SPAN 9.50m
262 Z 18
5.73
12.88
1.36
1.13
0.90
0.75
0.68
0.56
12.88
6.17
24.25
24.25
262 Z 20
6.34
14.25
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.83
0.75
0.63
14.25
6.83
28.39
28.39
262 Z 23
7.26
16.29
1.71
1.43
1.14
0.95
0.86
0.71
16.29
7.81
34.42
34.42
262 Z 25
7.86
17.63
1.86
1.55
1.24
1.03
0.93
0.77
17.63
8.45
38.33
38.33
302 Z 20
7.86
22.64
2.38
1.99
1.59
1.32
1.19
0.99
24.12
11.70
37.26
37.26
37.26
302 Z 23
9.01
27.60
2.91
2.42
1.94
1.61
1.45
1.21
27.60
13.38
46.88
46.88
46.88
302 Z 25
9.76
29.90
3.15
2.62
2.10
1.75
1.57
1.31
29.90
14.49
53.27
53.27
53.27
SPAN 10.00m
262 Z 18
5.73
11.67
1.17
0.97
0.78
0.65
0.58
0.49
11.67
5.55
23.04
23.04
262 Z 20
6.34
12.91
1.29
1.08
0.86
0.72
0.65
0.54
12.91
6.14
26.97
26.97
262 Z 23
7.26
14.75
1.48
1.23
0.98
0.82
0.74
0.61
14.75
7.02
32.70
32.70
262 Z 25
7.86
15.97
1.60
1.33
1.06
0.89
0.80
0.67
15.97
7.60
36.41
36.41
302 Z 20
7.86
21.45
2.14
1.79
1.43
1.19
1.07
0.89
21.90
10.56
35.39
35.39
35.39
302 Z 23
9.01
25.06
2.51
2.09
1.67
1.39
1.25
1.04
25.06
12.09
44.54
44.54
44.54
302 Z 25
9.76
27.14
2.71
2.26
1.81
1.51
1.36
1.13
27.14
13.09
50.61
50.61
50.61
302 Z 20
7.86
19.96
1.90
1.58
1.27
1.06
0.95
0.79
19.96
9.57
33.71
33.71
33.71
302 Z 23
9.01
22.83
2.17
1.81
1.45
1.21
1.09
0.91
22.83
10.95
42.41
42.41
42.41
302 Z 25
9.76
24.74
2.36
1.96
1.57
1.31
1.18
0.98
24.74
11.86
48.20
48.20
48.20
342 Z 23
9.73
29.22
2.78
2.32
1.86
1.55
1.39
1.16
30.13
14.56
48.16
48.16
48.16
342 Z 25
10.55
32.64
3.11
2.59
2.07
1.73
1.55
1.30
32.64
15.78
54.90
54.90
54.90
342 Z 27
11.37
35.14
3.35
2.79
2.23
1.86
1.67
1.39
35.14
16.99
61.56
61.56
61.56
SPAN 10.50m
SPAN 11.00m
60
302 Z 20
7.86
18.25
1.66
1.38
1.11
0.92
0.83
0.69
18.25
8.70
32.18
32.18
32.18
302 Z 23
9.01
20.88
1.90
1.58
1.27
1.05
0.95
0.79
20.88
9.96
40.49
40.49
40.49
302 Z 25
9.76
22.62
2.06
1.71
1.37
1.14
1.03
0.86
22.62
10.78
46.01
46.01
46.01
342 Z 23
9.73
27.59
2.51
2.09
1.67
1.39
1.25
1.05
27.59
13.27
45.97
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45.97
45.97
342 Z 25
10.55
29.89
2.72
2.26
1.81
1.51
1.36
1.13
29.89
14.38
52.41
52.41
52.41
342 Z 27
11.37
32.18
2.93
2.44
1.95
1.63
1.46
1.22
32.18
15.48
58.76
58.76
58.76
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Load tables
Roof systems
Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN

1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
360
Down
load

0
SPAN 11.50m
302 Z 20
7.86
16.74
1.46
1.21
0.97
0.81
0.73
0.61
16.74
7.93
30.78
30.78
30.78
302 Z 23
9.01
19.16
1.67
1.39
1.11
0.93
0.83
0.69
19.16
9.07
38.73
38.73
38.73
302 Z 25
9.76
20.75
1.80
1.50
1.20
1.00
0.90
0.75
20.75
9.82
44.01
44.01
44.01
342 Z 23
9.73
25.35
2.20
1.84
1.47
1.22
1.10
0.92
25.35
12.13
43.97
43.97
43.97
342 Z 25
10.55
27.46
2.39
1.99
1.59
1.33
1.19
1.00
27.46
13.14
50.13
50.13
50.13
342 Z 27
11.37
29.56
2.57
2.14
1.71
1.43
1.29
1.07
29.56
14.14
56.20
56.20
56.20
SPAN 12.00m
302 Z 20
7.86
15.40
1.28
1.07
0.86
0.71
0.64
0.53
15.40
7.24
29.49
29.49
29.49
302 Z 23
9.01
17.62
1.47
1.22
0.98
0.82
0.73
0.61
17.62
8.28
37.11
37.11
37.11
302 Z 25
9.76
19.09
1.59
1.33
1.06
0.88
0.80
0.66
19.09
8.97
42.18
42.18
42.18
342 Z 23
9.73
23.35
1.95
1.62
1.30
1.08
0.97
0.81
23.35
11.10
42.14
42.14
42.14
342 Z 25
10.55
25.30
2.11
1.76
1.41
1.17
1.05
0.88
25.30
12.03
48.04
48.04
48.04
342 Z 27
11.37
27.24
2.27
1.89
1.51
1.26
1.13
0.95
27.24
12.95
53.86
53.86
53.86
342 Z 30
12.58
30.12
2.51
2.09
1.67
1.39
1.25
1.05
30.12
14.32
62.39
62.39
62.39
SPAN 12.50m
302 Z 20
7.86
14.20
1.14
0.95
0.76
0.63
0.57
0.47
14.20
6.62
28.31
28.31
28.31
302 Z 23
9.01
16.25
1.30
1.08
0.87
0.72
0.65
0.54
16.25
7.57
35.63
35.63
35.63
302 Z 25
9.76
17.60
1.41
1.17
0.94
0.78
0.70
0.59
17.60
8.20
40.49
40.49
40.49
342 Z 23
9.73
21.57
1.73
1.44
1.15
0.96
0.86
0.72
21.57
10.19
40.45
40.45
40.45
342 Z 25
10.55
23.37
1.87
1.56
1.25
1.04
0.93
0.78
23.37
11.04
46.12
46.12
46.12
342 Z 27
11.37
25.16
2.01
1.68
1.34
1.12
1.01
0.84
25.16
11.88
51.71
51.71
51.71
342 Z 30
12.58
27.82
2.23
1.85
1.48
1.24
1.11
0.93
27.82
13.14
59.90
59.90
59.9
SPAN 13.00m
302 Z 20
7.86
13.12
1.01
0.84
0.67
0.56
0.50
0.42
13.12
6.06
27.23
27.23
27.23
302 Z 23
9.01
15.01
1.15
0.96
0.77
0.64
0.58
0.48
15.01
6.93
34.26
34.26
34.26
302 Z 25
9.76
16.26
1.25
1.04
0.83
0.69
0.63
0.52
16.26
7.51
38.93
38.93
38.93
342 Z 23
9.73
19.97
1.54
1.28
1.02
0.85
0.77
0.64
19.97
9.36
38.90
38.90
38.90
342 Z 25
10.55
21.63
1.66
1.39
1.11
0.92
0.83
0.69
21.63
10.14
44.35
44.35
44.35
342 Z 27
11.37
23.29
1.79
1.49
1.19
1.00
0.90
0.75
23.29
10.92
49.72
49.72
49.72
342 Z 30
12.58
25.75
1.98
1.65
1.32
1.10
0.99
0.83
25.75
12.07
57.59
57.59
57.59
SPAN 13.50m
342 Z 23
9.73
18.52
1.37
1.14
0.91
0.76
0.69
0.57
18.52
8.62
37.46
37.46
342 Z 25
10.55
20.07
1.49
1.24
0.99
0.83
0.74
0.62
20.07
9.34
42.70
42.70
342 Z 27
11.37
21.60
1.60
1.33
1.07
0.89
0.80
0.67
21.60
10.05
47.88
47.88
342 Z 30
12.58
23.89
1.77
1.47
1.18
0.98
0.88
0.74
23.89
11.11
55.46
55.46
SPAN 14.00m
342 Z 23
9.73
17.21
1.23
1.02
0.82
0.68
0.61
0.51
17.21
7.94
36.12
36.12
342 Z 25
10.55
18.65
1.33
1.11
0.89
0.74
0.67
0.56
18.65
8.60
41.18
41.18
342 Z 27
11.37
20.08
1.43
1.20
0.96
0.80
0.72
0.60
20.08
9.26
46.17
46.17
342 Z 30
12.58
22.20
1.59
1.32
1.06
0.88
0.79
0.66
22.20
10.24
53.48
53.48
SPAN 14.50m
342 Z 23
9.73
16.02
1.11
0.92
0.74
0.61
0.55
0.46
16.02
7.32
34.87
34.87
342 Z 25
10.55
17.36
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.67
0.60
0.50
17.36
7.93
39.76
39.76
342 Z 27
11.37
18.69
1.29
1.07
0.86
0.72
0.64
0.54
18.69
8.54
44.58
44.58
342 Z 30
12.58
20.66
1.43
1.19
0.95
0.79
0.71
0.59
20.66
9.44
51.63
51.63
SPAN 15.00m
342 Z 23
9.73
14.94
1.00
0.83
0.66
0.55
0.50
0.41
14.94
6.75
33.71
33.71
342 Z 25
10.55
16.19
1.08
0.90
0.72
0.60
0.54
0.45
16.19
7.32
38.43
38.43
342 Z 27
11.37
17.42
1.16
0.97
0.77
0.65
0.58
0.48
17.42
7.88
43.09
43.09
342 Z 30
12.58
19.26
1.28
1.07
0.86
0.71
0.64
0.54
19.26
8.71
49.91
49.91
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Load tables
Roof systems
Working loads in kN/span
Down U.D.L.
Ultimate U.D.L. in kN span
DeflectDeflection 80
Span
Down U.D.L
Uplift Metal cladding. Number of anti sag rods
180
Down U.D.L.
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
142 Z 13
2.84
13.24
16.24
142 Z 14
3.05
9.86
14.94
9.86
17.45
17.55
142 Z 15
3.26
10.52
16.66
10.52
18.62
142 Z 16
3.47
11.19
18.38
11.19
142 Z 18
3.89
12.52
142 Z 20
4.30
13.82
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
21.36
24.09
10.42
19.57
26.86
19.81
21.58
12.52
13.82
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
13.09
14.30
17.55
21.36
21.36
24.09
17.55
11.27
15.47
24.09
19.57
26.86
19.57
29.62
12.09
26.86
16.59
21.58
29.62
21.58
25.52
29.62
13.64
25.52
25.52
29.28
15.00
29.28
29.28
SPAN 4.50m
SPAN 5.00m
142 Z 13
2.84
11.89
14.02
19.22
11.32
19.22
19.22
142 Z 14
3.05
8.12
13.42
8.12
15.06
15.80
21.68
9.02
12.38
15.80
21.68
15.80
21.68
142 Z 15
3.26
8.67
14.97
8.67
16.08
17.61
24.17
9.77
13.41
17.61
24.17
17.61
24.17
142 Z 16
3.47
9.22
16.51
9.22
17.10
19.42
26.66
10.48
14.39
19.42
26.66
19.42
26.66
142 Z 18
3.89
10.31
10.31
22.96
11.83
22.96
22.96
142 Z 20
4.30
11.39
11.39
26.35
13.00
26.35
26.35
172 Z 13
3.25
14.85
21.73
23.99
13.02
23.99
23.99
172 Z 14
3.49
12.23
16.85
13.14
23.34
19.81
27.19
10.39
14.26
19.81
27.19
19.81
27.19
172 Z 15
3.73
13.71
18.87
14.04
24.94
22.19
30.45
11.26
15.45
22.19
30.45
22.19
30.45
172 Z 16
3.98
14.93
20.92
14.93
26.53
24.59
33.75
12.10
16.61
24.59
33.75
24.59
33.75
172 Z 18
4.45
16.70
25.02
16.70
29.68
29.38
40.33
13.69
18.79
29.38
40.33
29.38
40.33
172 Z 20
4.93
18.46
18.46
34.05
15.14
34.05
34.05
SPAN 5.50m
142 Z 13
2.84
10.79
12.21
17.47
9.98
17.47
17.47
142 Z 14
3.05
6.79
12.18
6.79
13.11
14.36
19.71
7.96
10.92
14.36
19.71
14.36
19.71
142 Z 15
3.26
7.25
13.58
7.25
14.00
16.01
21.98
8.62
11.83
16.01
21.98
16.01
21.98
142 Z 16
3.47
7.71
7.71
17.66
9.25
17.66
17.66
142 Z 18
3.89
8.62
8.62
20.88
10.43
20.88
20.88
142 Z 20
4.30
9.52
9.52
23.95
11.47
23.95
23.95
172 Z 13
3.25
13.48
19.02
21.81
11.35
21.81
21.81
172 Z 14
3.49
11.03
15.29
11.03
20.43
18.01
24.72
9.06
12.44
18.01
24.72
18.01
24.72
172 Z 15
3.73
11.78
17.13
11.78
21.83
20.17
27.69
9.83
13.49
20.17
27.69
20.17
27.69
172 Z 16
3.98
12.53
18.99
12.53
23.23
22.35
30.68
10.58
14.52
22.35
30.68
22.35
30.68
172 Z 18
4.45
14.02
22.70
14.02
25.98
26.71
36.66
11.97
16.43
26.71
36.66
26.71
36.66
172 Z 20
4.93
15.50
15.50
30.96
13.24
30.96
30.96
SPAN 6.00m
62
172 Z 13
3.25
12.33
16.77
19.99
10.06
19.99
19.99
172 Z 14
3.49
9.37
13.98
9.37
18.01
16.51
22.66
8.04
11.04
16.51
22.66
16.51
22.66
172 Z 15
3.73
10.01
15.67
10.01
19.25
18.49
25.38
8.73
11.98
18.49
25.38
18.49
25.38
172 Z 16
3.98
10.65
17.37
10.65
20.48
20.49
28.13
9.40
12.90
20.49
28.13
20.49
28.13
172 Z 18
4.45
11.91
20.78
11.91
22.90
24.49
33.61
10.64
14.60
24.49
33.61
24.49
33.61
172 Z 20
4.93
13.17
24.09
13.17
25.31
28.38
38.95
11.76
16.15
28.38
38.95
28.38
38.95
172 Z 23
5.63
15.02
15.02
33.92
13.28
33.92
33.92
172 Z 25
6.09
16.23
16.23
37.44
14.18
37.44
37.44
202 Z 14
3.82
16.59
25.08
26.86
10.96
26.86
26.86
202 Z 15
4.09
13.52
18.64
14.43
26.81
21.97
30.16
8.68
11.91
21.97
30.16
21.97
30.16
202 Z 16
4.35
15.03
20.71
15.36
28.53
24.40
33.49
9.35
12.83
24.40
33.49
24.40
33.49
202 Z 18
4.88
17.19
24.83
17.19
31.94
29.24
40.14
10.61
14.57
28.44
39.03
29.24
40.14
202 Z 20
5.40
19.01
19.01
33.97
11.77
31.61
33.97
202 Z 23
6.17
21.70
21.70
40.77
13.33
35.82
40.77
202 Z 27
7.19
25.22
25.22
49.35
15.15
40.66
49.12
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Roof systems
Down U.D.L.
Down U.D.L
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
End
bay
172 Z 13
3.25
172 Z 14
3.49
172 Z 15
Span
Inner
bay
180
Down U.D.L.
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
11.35
14.87
8.04
12.88
8.04
15.97
15.24
3.73
8.59
14.43
8.59
17.07
172 Z 16
3.98
9.14
16.00
9.14
172 Z 18
4.45
10.23
19.14
172 Z 20
4.93
11.30
172 Z 23
5.63
172 Z 25
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
18.45
20.92
7.23
17.07
23.43
18.16
18.91
10.23
20.31
11.30
12.89
6.09
13.93
202 Z 14
3.82
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
9.04
9.92
15.24
18.45
18.45
20.92
15.24
7.85
10.77
20.92
17.07
23.43
17.07
25.96
8.45
23.43
11.60
18.91
25.96
18.91
22.60
31.02
25.96
9.57
13.13
22.60
31.02
22.60
26.19
31.02
10.58
26.19
26.19
12.89
31.31
11.93
31.31
31.31
13.93
34.56
12.74
34.56
34.56
15.28
22.33
24.79
9.80
24.79
24.79
4.09
12.42
4.35
13.22
17.17
12.42
23.87
20.28
27.84
7.77
10.66
20.28
27.84
20.28
27.84
19.08
13.22
25.41
22.52
30.91
8.37
11.49
22.52
30.91
22.52
202 Z 18
4.88
30.91
14.80
22.88
14.80
28.44
26.99
37.05
9.51
13.05
26.34
36.15
26.99
202 Z 20
37.05
5.40
16.36
16.36
31.36
10.55
29.27
31.36
202 Z 23
6.17
18.68
18.68
37.63
11.94
33.15
37.63
202 Z 27
7.19
21.71
21.71
45.56
13.56
37.57
45.56
SPAN 6.50m
SPAN 7.00m
172 Z 13
3.25
10.51
13.25
17.14
8.19
17.14
17.14
172 Z 14
3.49
6.96
11.93
6.96
14.24
14.15
19.42
9.00
14.15
19.42
14.15
19.42
172 Z 15
3.73
7.44
13.37
7.44
15.22
15.85
21.75
9.77
15.85
21.75
15.85
21.75
172 Z 16
3.98
7.92
14.83
7.92
16.19
17.56
24.11
10.52
17.56
24.11
17.56
24.11
172 Z 18
4.45
8.85
17.74
8.85
18.11
20.99
28.81
11.91
20.99
28.81
20.99
28.81
172 Z 20
4.93
9.78
9.78
24.32
24.32
24.32
172 Z 23
5.63
11.16
11.16
29.08
29.08
29.08
172 Z 25
6.09
12.07
12.07
32.09
32.09
32.09
202 Z 14
3.82
14.16
19.99
23.02
8.87
23.02
23.02
202 Z 15
4.09
10.79
15.91
10.79
21.36
18.83
25.85
7.03
9.65
18.83
25.85
18.83
25.85
202 Z 16
4.35
11.48
17.68
11.48
22.74
20.91
28.71
7.57
10.40
20.91
28.71
20.91
28.71
202 Z 18
4.88
12.85
21.21
12.85
25.45
25.06
34.40
8.61
11.81
24.57
33.72
25.06
34.40
202 Z 20
5.40
14.21
14.21
29.12
9.55
27.30
29.12
202 Z 23
6.17
16.22
16.22
34.94
10.81
30.90
34.94
202 Z 27
7.19
18.85
18.85
42.30
12.26
34.99
42.30
232 Z 15
4.44
18.34
28.63
29.76
10.46
29.39
29.76
232 Z 16
4.73
14.81
20.43
15.83
30.47
24.15
33.14
8.32
11.42
23.49
32.25
24.15
33.14
232 Z 18
5.30
17.73
24.61
17.73
34.12
29.06
39.89
9.69
13.30
27.54
37.80
29.06
39.89
232 Z 20
5.87
19.61
28.71
19.61
37.74
33.88
46.50
10.99
15.08
31.38
43.07
33.88
46.50
232 Z 23
6.71
22.40
22.40
40.84
12.78
36.65
40.84
SPAN 7.50m
202 Z 14
3.82
13.18
17.97
21.49
8.08
21.49
21.49
202 Z 15
4.09
9.44
14.82
9.44
19.20
17.58
24.13
8.80
17.58
24.13
17.58
24.13
202 Z 16
4.35
10.05
16.47
10.05
20.44
19.52
26.79
9.48
19.52
26.79
19.52
26.79
202 Z 18
4.88
11.25
19.75
11.25
22.88
23.39
32.11
10.78
23.04
31.62
23.39
32.11
202 Z 20
5.40
12.43
12.43
27.18
25.59
27.18
202 Z 23
6.17
14.19
14.19
32.61
28.96
32.61
202 Z 27
7.19
16.50
16.50
39.48
32.76
39.48
232 Z 15
4.44
17.08
25.82
27.78
9.53
27.55
27.78
232 Z 16
4.73
13.78
19.03
13.88
27.48
22.54
30.93
10.42
22.03
30.24
22.54
30.93
232 Z 18
5.30
15.55
22.93
15.55
30.77
27.12
37.23
12.14
25.85
35.47
27.12
37.23
232 Z 20
5.87
17.19
26.74
17.19
34.03
31.62
43.40
13.77
29.46
40.43
31.62
43.40
232 Z 23
6.71
19.64
19.64
38.12
34.41
38.12
232 Z 25
7.27
21.25
21.25
42.31
37.39
42.31
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Roof systems
Down U.D.L.
Down U.D.L
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
End
bay
202 Z 14
3.82
202 Z 15
4.09
202 Z 16
Span
Inner
bay
180
Down U.D.L.
End
bay
Inner
bay
12.33
16.22
8.31
13.86
8.31
17.33
4.35
8.85
15.40
8.85
18.45
202 Z 18
4.88
9.91
18.48
9.91
202 Z 20
5.40
10.95
202 Z 23
6.17
12.50
202 Z 27
7.19
232 Z 15
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
20.14
16.48
22.62
18.30
25.12
20.65
21.93
10.95
12.50
14.53
4.44
232 Z 16
4.73
232 Z 18
5.30
232 Z 20
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
16.48
20.14
20.14
22.62
16.48
22.62
18.30
25.12
18.30
30.10
25.12
21.69
29.77
21.93
25.48
30.10
24.09
25.48
30.58
27.25
30.58
14.53
37.02
30.81
37.02
15.97
23.37
26.04
25.93
26.04
12.26
17.80
13.72
21.45
12.26
24.88
21.13
29.00
20.74
28.47
21.13
29.00
13.72
27.86
25.43
34.90
24.35
33.42
25.43
5.87
15.18
34.90
25.02
15.18
30.81
29.64
40.68
27.76
38.10
29.64
232 Z 23
6.71
40.68
17.34
17.34
35.74
32.43
35.74
232 Z 25
7.27
18.76
18.76
39.66
35.23
39.66
262 Z 16
5.11
20.07
32.35
32.67
32.67
32.67
32.67
262 Z 18
5.73
17.61
24.31
18.29
36.24
28.80
39.53
38.95
28.80
39.53
28.80
39.53
262 Z 20
6.34
20.23
28.49
20.23
40.09
33.71
46.28
44.32
33.71
46.28
33.71
46.28
SPAN 8.00m
SPAN 8.50m
232 Z 15
4.44
15.00
21.23
24.51
24.49
24.51
232 Z 16
4.73
10.88
16.71
10.88
22.60
19.89
27.29
19.59
26.89
19.89
27.29
232 Z 18
5.30
12.19
20.14
12.19
25.31
23.93
32.85
23.00
31.57
23.93
32.85
232 Z 20
5.87
13.48
23.50
13.48
27.99
27.90
38.29
26.23
36.00
27.90
38.29
232 Z 23
6.71
15.40
15.40
33.64
30.64
33.64
232 Z 25
7.27
16.65
16.65
37.33
33.29
37.33
262 Z 16
5.11
18.84
29.46
30.74
30.74
30.74
262 Z 18
5.73
16.27
22.83
16.27
33.00
27.10
37.20
27.10
37.20
27.10
37.20
262 Z 20
6.34
18.00
26.76
18.00
36.52
31.73
43.55
31.73
43.55
31.73
43.55
262 Z 23
7.26
20.57
20.57
38.47
38.47
38.47
262 Z 25
7.86
22.26
22.26
42.84
42.84
42.84
SPAN 9.00m
232 Z 15
4.44
14.13
19.35
23.15
23.15
232 Z 16
4.73
9.71
15.75
9.71
20.60
18.78
25.78
18.78
25.78
232 Z 18
5.30
10.87
18.98
10.87
23.07
22.60
31.02
22.60
31.02
232 Z 20
5.87
12.03
22.15
12.03
25.51
26.35
36.16
26.35
36.16
232 Z 23
6.71
13.74
13.74
31.77
31.77
232 Z 25
7.27
14.86
14.86
35.26
35.26
262 Z 16
5.11
17.75
26.92
29.04
29.04
262 Z 18
5.73
14.55
21.52
14.55
30.15
25.60
35.13
25.60
35.13
262 Z 20
6.34
16.10
25.22
16.10
33.36
29.97
41.13
29.97
41.13
262 Z 23
7.26
18.39
18.39
36.33
36.33
262 Z 25
7.86
19.91
19.91
40.46
40.46
SPAN 9.50m
64
262 Z 16
5.11
16.78
24.67
27.51
27.51
262 Z 18
5.73
13.07
20.34
13.07
27.63
24.25
33.29
24.25
33.29
262 Z 20
6.34
14.46
23.84
14.46
30.57
28.39
38.97
28.39
38.97
262 Z 23
7.26
16.52
16.52
34.42
34.42
262 Z 25
7.86
17.88
17.88
38.33
38.33
262 Z 29
9.06
20.56
20.56
45.95
45.95
302 Z 20
7.86
31.32
51.35
51.14
51.14
51.14
302 Z 23
9.01
28.57
39.48
28.58
58.75
46.88
64.35
46.88
64.35
46.88
64.35
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Roof systems
Down U.D.L.
Down U.D.L
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
End
bay
262 Z 16
5.11
262 Z 18
5.73
262 Z 20
Span
Inner
bay
180
Down U.D.L.
End
bay
Inner
bay
15.90
22.66
11.78
19.27
11.78
25.38
6.34
13.04
22.59
13.04
28.09
262 Z 23
7.26
14.90
14.90
262 Z 25
7.86
16.12
262 Z 29
9.06
18.54
302 Z 20
7.86
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
302 Z 29
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
26.13
23.04
31.62
26.13
23.04
26.97
37.02
31.62
26.97
32.70
37.02
32.70
16.12
36.41
36.41
18.54
43.65
43.65
29.69
47.31
48.58
48.58
48.58
9.01
25.84
37.43
25.84
9.76
27.99
27.99
54.12
44.54
61.13
44.54
61.13
44.54
61.13
50.61
50.61
50.61
11.27
32.24
32.24
62.44
62.44
62.44
SPAN 10.00m
SPAN 10.50m
262 Z 16
5.11
15.10
20.87
24.89
24.89
262 Z 18
5.73
10.67
18.31
10.67
23.38
21.94
30.12
21.94
30.12
262 Z 20
6.34
11.80
11.80
25.69
25.69
262 Z 23
7.26
13.48
13.48
31.14
31.14
262 Z 25
7.86
14.59
14.59
34.68
34.68
262 Z 29
9.06
16.78
16.78
41.57
41.57
302 Z 20
7.86
28.21
43.68
46.27
46.27
46.27
302 Z 23
9.01
23.45
35.57
23.45
49.98
42.41
58.22
42.41
58.22
42.41
58.22
302 Z 25
9.76
25.40
25.40
48.20
48.20
48.20
302 Z 29
11.27
29.26
29.26
59.46
59.46
59.46
342 Z 23
9.73
40.44
65.67
66.10
66.10
66.10
342 Z 25
10.55
33.36
46.15
34.15
71.15
54.90
75.36
54.90
75.36
54.90
75.36
342 Z 27
11.37
36.76
36.76
61.56
61.56
61.56
342 Z 30
12.58
40.65
40.65
71.30
71.30
71.30
SPAN 11.00m
262 Z 16
5.11
14.37
19.26
23.76
23.76
262 Z 18
5.73
9.68
17.43
9.68
21.58
20.94
28.75
20.94
28.75
262 Z 20
6.34
10.71
10.71
24.52
24.52
262 Z 23
7.26
12.24
12.24
29.73
29.73
262 Z 25
7.86
13.25
13.25
33.10
33.10
262 Z 29
9.06
15.24
15.24
39.68
39.68
302 Z 20
7.86
26.86
40.43
44.16
44.16
44.16
302 Z 23
9.01
21.35
33.88
21.35
46.25
40.49
55.57
40.49
55.57
40.49
55.57
302 Z 25
9.76
23.13
23.13
46.01
46.01
46.01
302 Z 29
11.27
26.64
26.64
56.76
56.76
56.76
342 Z 23
9.73
38.52
60.90
63.10
63.10
63.10
342 Z 25
10.55
31.15
43.96
31.15
65.98
52.41
71.93
52.41
71.93
52.41
71.93
342 Z 27
11.37
33.53
33.53
58.76
58.76
58.76
342 Z 30
12.58
37.08
37.08
68.06
68.06
68.06
SPAN 11.50m
302 Z 20
7.86
25.63
37.49
42.24
42.24
42.24
302 Z 23
9.01
19.50
32.33
19.50
42.90
38.73
53.15
38.73
53.15
38.73
53.15
302 Z 25
9.76
21.12
21.12
44.01
44.01
44.01
302 Z 29
11.27
24.33
24.33
54.29
54.29
54.29
342 Z 23
9.73
36.76
56.59
60.35
60.35
60.35
342 Z 25
10.55
28.50
41.96
28.50
61.31
50.13
68.81
50.13
68.81
50.13
68.81
342 Z 27
11.37
30.68
30.68
56.20
56.20
56.20
342 Z 30
12.58
33.92
33.92
65.10
65.10
65.10
SPAN 12.00m
302 Z 20
7.86
24.49
34.84
40.48
40.48
40.48
302 Z 23
9.01
17.86
30.91
17.86
39.86
37.11
50.94
37.11
50.94
37.11
50.94
302 Z 25
9.76
19.34
19.34
42.18
42.18
42.18
302 Z 29
11.27
22.28
22.28
52.03
52.03
52.03
342 Z 23
9.73
35.15
52.68
57.84
57.84
57.84
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Roof systems
Down U.D.L
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
End
bay
302 Z 20
7.86
302 Z 23
9.01
302 Z 25
Span
Down U.D.L.
Inner
bay
180
Down U.D.L.
End
bay
Inner
bay
23.45
32.43
16.39
29.60
16.39
37.11
9.76
17.76
17.76
302 Z 29
11.27
20.45
20.45
342 Z 23
9.73
33.66
342 Z 25
10.55
24.04
342 Z 27
11.37
25.88
342 Z 30
12.58
302 Z 20
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
38.86
35.63
48.90
40.49
49.95
49.13
38.43
24.04
25.88
28.62
7.86
302 Z 23
9.01
302 Z 25
End
bay
Inner
bay
End
bay
Inner
bay
35.63
38.86
38.86
48.90
35.63
48.90
40.49
40.49
49.95
49.95
55.53
55.53
55.53
53.23
46.12
63.30
51.71
46.12
63.30
46.12
63.30
51.71
51.71
28.62
59.9
59.9
59.9
22.48
30.24
37.37
15.08
28.38
15.08
34.60
34.26
47.02
37.37
37.37
34.26
47.02
34.26
9.76
16.33
16.33
38.93
47.02
38.93
38.93
302 Z 29
11.26
18.82
18.82
48.03
48.03
48.03
342 Z 23
9.73
32.28
45.90
53.39
53.39
53.39
342 Z 25
10.55
22.16
36.87
22.16
342 Z 27
11.37
23.86
23.86
49.73
44.35
60.87
44.35
60.87
44.35
60.87
49.72
49.72
49.72
342 Z 30
12.58
26.38
26.38
57.59
57.59
57.59
SPAN 12.50m
SPAN 13.00m
SPAN 13.50m
342 Z 23
9.73
31.01
42.94
51.41
51.41
342 Z 25
10.55
20.47
35.41
20.47
46.53
42.7
58.61
42.7
58.61
342 Z 27
11.37
22.04
22.04
47.88
47.88
342 Z 30
12.58
24.37
24.37
55.46
55.46
SPAN 14.00m
342 Z 23
9.73
29.82
40.24
49.58
49.58
342 Z 25
10.55
18.95
34.06
18.95
43.6
41.18
56.52
41.18
56.52
342 Z 27
11.37
20.4
20.4
46.17
46.17
342 Z 30
12.58
22.55
22.55
53.48
53.48
SPAN 14.50m
342 Z 23
9.73
28.71
37.76
47.87
47.87
342 Z 25
10.55
17.56
32.79
17.56
40.91
39.76
54.57
39.76
54.57
342 Z 27
11.37
18.91
18.91
44.58
44.58
342 Z 30
12.58
20.9
20.9
51.63
51.63
SPAN 15.00m
66
342 Z 23
9.73
27.67
35.48
46.27
46.27
342 Z 25
10.55
16.3
31.61
16.3
38.44
38.43
52.75
38.43
52.75
342 Z 27
11.37
17.55
17.55
43.09
43.09
342 Z 30
12.58
19.41
19.41
49.91
49.91
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Roof systems
Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN

1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
360
Down
load

0
SPAN 3.50m
142 Z 13
2.84
8.73
2.49
2.08
1.66
1.39
1.25
1.04
8.73
4.31
15.10
8.03
15.10
15.10
142 Z 14
3.05
9.37
2.68
2.23
1.79
1.49
1.34
1.12
9.37
4.63
17.04
9.08
17.04
17.04
SPAN 4.00m
142 Z 13
2.84
6.64
1.66
1.38
1.11
0.92
0.83
0.69
6.64
3.27
13.22
6.98
13.22
13.22
142 Z 14
3.05
7.14
1.78
1.49
1.19
0.99
0.89
0.74
7.14
3.51
14.91
7.91
14.91
14.91
142 Z 15
3.26
7.62
1.90
1.59
1.27
1.06
0.95
0.79
7.62
3.74
16.62
8.82
16.62
16.62
142 Z 16
3.47
8.10
2.03
1.69
1.35
1.13
1.01
0.84
8.10
3.98
18.33
9.71
18.33
18.33
SPAN 4.50m
172 Z 13
3.25
8.61
1.91
1.60
1.28
1.06
0.96
0.80
8.61
4.24
14.66
6.93
14.66
14.66
172 Z 14
3.49
9.25
2.06
1.71
1.37
1.14
1.03
0.86
9.25
4.55
16.62
7.91
16.62
16.62
172 Z 15
3.73
9.89
2.20
1.83
1.46
1.22
1.10
0.92
9.89
4.86
18.61
8.89
18.61
18.61
172 Z 16
3.98
10.52
2.34
1.95
1.56
1.30
1.17
0.97
10.52
5.17
20.63
9.85
20.63
20.63
SPAN 5.00m
172 Z 13
3.25
6.93
1.39
1.16
0.92
0.77
0.69
0.58
6.93
3.39
13.19
6.15
13.19
13.19
172 Z 14
3.49
7.45
1.49
1.24
0.99
0.83
0.74
0.62
7.45
3.64
14.96
7.03
14.96
14.96
172 Z 15
3.73
7.96
1.59
1.33
1.06
0.88
0.80
0.66
7.96
3.89
16.75
7.90
16.75
16.75
202 Z 14
3.82
10.90
2.18
1.82
1.45
1.21
1.09
0.91
10.90
5.36
17.73
7.34
17.73
17.73
202 Z 15
4.09
11.65
2.33
1.94
1.55
1.29
1.16
0.97
11.65
5.72
19.91
8.29
19.91
19.91
202 Z 16
4.35
12.40
2.48
2.07
1.65
1.38
1.24
1.03
12.40
6.09
22.10
9.23
22.10
22.10
SPAN 5.50m
172 Z 13
3.25
5.69
1.03
0.86
0.69
0.57
0.52
0.43
5.69
2.76
12.00
5.51
12.00
12.00
172 Z 14
3.49
6.11
1.11
0.93
0.74
0.62
0.56
0.46
6.11
2.96
13.60
6.29
13.02
13.60
172 Z 15
3.73
6.53
1.19
0.99
0.79
0.66
0.59
0.49
6.53
3.16
15.23
7.07
13.88
15.23
202 Z 14
3.82
8.96
1.63
1.36
1.09
0.90
0.81
0.68
8.96
4.37
16.12
6.57
15.26
16.12
202 Z 15
4.09
9.57
1.74
1.45
1.16
0.97
0.87
0.73
9.57
4.68
18.10
7.42
16.28
18.10
202 Z 16
4.35
10.19
1.85
1.54
1.23
1.03
0.93
0.77
10.19
4.98
20.09
8.27
17.29
20.090
202 Z 14
3.82
7.47
1.25
1.04
0.83
0.69
0.62
0.52
7.47
3.62
14.77
5.92
11.96
14.77
202 Z 15
4.09
7.99
1.33
1.11
0.89
0.74
0.67
0.55
7.99
3.87
16.59
6.69
12.77
16.59
202 Z 16
4.35
8.50
1.42
1.18
0.94
0.79
0.71
0.59
8.50
4.12
18.42
7.45
13.56
18.42
232 Z 15
4.44
11.15
1.86
1.55
1.24
1.03
0.93
0.77
11.15
5.44
19.10
6.84
14.56
19.10
232 Z 16
4.73
11.86
1.98
1.65
1.32
1.10
0.99
0.82
11.86
5.79
21.27
7.65
15.49
21.27
232 Z 18
5.30
13.29
2.21
1.85
1.48
1.23
1.11
0.92
13.29
6.49
25.59
9.22
17.30
24.25
SPAN 6.00m
SPAN 6.50m
202 Z 18
4.87
8.04
1.24
1.03
0.82
0.69
0.62
0.52
8.04
3.87
20.38
8.09
12.06
17.37
202 Z 20
5.40
8.89
1.37
1.14
0.91
0.76
0.68
0.57
8.89
4.27
23.67
9.33
13.31
19.13
232 Z 15
4.44
9.44
1.45
1.21
0.97
0.81
0.73
0.61
9.44
4.58
17.63
6.20
11.58
16.95
232 Z 16
4.73
10.05
1.55
1.29
1.03
0.86
0.77
0.64
10.05
4.87
19.63
6.94
12.32
18.02
262 Z 16
5.11
13.50
2.08
1.73
1.39
1.15
1.04
0.87
13.50
6.59
22.11
6.99
13.95
20.59
262 Z 18
5.73
15.13
2.33
1.94
1.55
1.29
1.16
0.97
15.13
7.38
26.76
8.50
15.59
22.98
SPAN 7.00m
232 Z 15
4.44
8.08
1.15
0.96
0.77
0.64
0.58
0.48
8.08
3.89
16.37
5.65
9.36
14.02
232 Z 16
4.73
8.60
1.23
1.02
0.82
0.68
0.61
0.51
8.60
4.14
18.23
6.33
9.96
14.91
262 Z 16
5.11
11.57
1.65
1.38
1.10
0.92
0.83
0.69
11.57
5.61
20.53
6.37
11.27
16.98
262 Z 18
5.73
12.96
1.85
1.54
1.23
1.03
0.93
0.77
12.96
6.29
24.84
7.75
12.60
18.94
262 Z 20
6.34
14.34
2.05
1.71
1.37
1.14
1.02
0.85
14.34
6.95
29.09
9.04
13.81
20.73
SPAN 7.50m
262 Z 16
5.11
10.01
1.33
1.11
0.89
0.74
0.67
0.56
10.01
4.82
19.16
5.84
9.23
14.07
262 Z 18
5.73
11.22
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.83
0.75
0.62
11.22
5.40
23.19
7.10
10.33
15.70
262 Z 20
6.34
12.41
1.65
1.38
1.10
0.92
0.83
0.69
12.41
5.97
27.15
8.29
11.32
17.18
262 Z 23
7.26
14.18
1.89
1.58
1.26
1.05
0.95
0.79
14.18
6.82
32.91
9.89
12.98
19.59
262 Z 25
7.86
15.35
2.05
1.71
1.36
1.14
1.02
0.85
15.35
7.38
36.65
10.85
14.04
21.13
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Roof systems
Working loads
Section
reference
Weight
Total
kg/m
kN

1000
1200
1500
1800
2000
Deflection
Span
Span
2400
180
360
Down
load

0
SPAN 8.00m
262 Z 18
5.73
9.78
1.22
1.02
0.81
0.68
0.61
0.51
9.78
4.66
21.74
8.57
13.11
262 Z 20
6.34
10.82
1.35
1.13
0.90
0.75
0.68
0.56
10.82
5.16
25.45
9.40
14.35
262 Z 23
7.26
12.36
1.55
1.29
1.03
0.86
0.77
0.64
12.36
5.90
30.86
10.79
16.37
262 Z 25
7.86
13.38
1.67
1.39
1.11
0.93
0.84
0.70
13.38
6.38
34.36
11.69
17.66
302 Z 20
7.86
18.89
2.36
1.97
1.57
1.31
1.18
0.98
18.89
9.14
33.40
11.11
27.43
33.40
SPAN 8.50m
262 Z 20
6.34
9.50
1.12
0.93
0.74
0.62
0.56
0.47
9.50
4.48
23.95
7.90
12.09
262 Z 23
7.26
10.85
1.28
1.06
0.85
0.71
0.64
0.53
10.85
5.12
29.04
9.07
13.80
262 Z 25
7.86
11.74
1.38
1.15
0.92
0.77
0.69
0.58
11.74
5.54
32.34
9.83
14.89
302 Z 20
7.86
16.62
1.96
1.63
1.30
1.09
0.98
0.81
16.62
7.98
31.43
23.10
31.43
302 Z 23
9.01
19.02
2.24
1.86
1.49
1.24
1.12
0.93
19.02
9.13
39.55
26.43
37.47
SPAN 9.00m
262 Z 25
7.86
10.37
1.15
0.96
0.77
0.64
0.58
0.48
10.37
4.84
30.54
12.66
302 Z 20
7.86
14.72
1.64
1.36
1.09
0.91
0.82
0.68
14.72
7.01
29.69
19.61
28.66
302 Z 23
9.01
16.84
1.87
1.56
1.25
1.04
0.94
0.78
16.84
8.02
37.36
22.45
32.74
302 Z 25
9.76
18.24
2.03
1.69
1.35
1.13
1.01
0.84
18.24
8.69
42.45
24.17
35.24
SPAN 9.50m
302 Z 20
7.87
13.10
1.38
1.15
0.92
0.77
0.69
0.57
13.10
6.18
28.12
16.78
24.99
302 Z 23
9.01
14.99
1.58
1.31
1.05
0.88
0.79
0.66
14.99
7.07
35.39
19.23
28.55
302 Z 25
9.76
16.23
1.71
1.42
1.14
0.95
0.85
0.71
16.23
7.66
40.22
20.71
30.72
342 Z 23
9.73
20.36
2.14
1.79
1.43
1.19
1.07
0.89
20.36
9.73
40.18
21.65
32.42
SPAN 10.00m
302 Z 23
9.01
13.40
1.34
1.12
0.89
0.74
0.67
0.56
13.40
6.26
33.62
16.59
24.93
302 Z 25
9.76
14.51
1.45
1.21
0.97
0.81
0.73
0.60
14.51
6.78
38.21
17.87
26.82
342 Z 23
9.73
18.24
1.82
1.52
1.22
1.01
0.91
0.76
18.24
8.64
38.17
18.67
28.25
342 Z 25
10.55
19.76
1.98
1.65
1.32
1.10
0.99
0.82
19.76
9.37
43.52
20.21
30.52
342 Z 27
11.37
21.28
2.13
1.77
1.42
1.18
1.06
0.89
21.28
10.08
48.79
21.74
32.77
SPAN 10.50m
302 Z 25
9.76
13.03
1.24
1.03
0.83
0.69
0.62
0.52
13.03
6.01
36.39
15.53
23.48
342 Z 23
9.73
16.41
1.56
1.30
1.04
0.87
0.78
0.65
16.41
7.70
36.36
16.22
24.70
342 Z 25
10.55
17.78
1.69
1.41
1.13
0.94
0.85
0.71
17.78
8.35
41.45
17.56
26.69
342 Z 27
11.37
19.14
1.82
1.52
1.22
1.01
0.91
0.76
19.14
8.98
46.47
18.90
28.66
SPAN 11.00m
342 Z 23
9.73
14.82
1.35
1.12
0.90
0.75
0.67
0.56
14.82
6.88
34.70
14.18
21.69
342 Z 25
10.55
16.05
1.46
1.22
0.97
0.81
0.73
0.61
16.05
7.46
39.56
15.36
23.44
342 Z 27
11.37
17.28
1.57
1.31
1.05
0.87
0.79
0.65
17.28
8.03
44.36
16.53
25.18
SPAN 11.50m
342 Z 25
10.55
14.54
1.26
1.05
0.84
0.70
0.63
0.53
14.54
6.67
37.84
13.51
20.68
342 Z 27
11.37
15.65
1.36
1.13
0.91
0.76
0.68
0.57
15.65
7.18
42.43
14.55
22.21
342 Z 30
12.58
17.30
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.84
0.75
0.63
17.30
7.94
49.15
16.06
24.42
SPAN 12.00m
68
342 Z 27
11.37
14.21
1.18
0.99
0.79
0.66
0.59
0.49
14.21
6.44
40.66
12.87
19.69
342 Z 30
12.58
15.71
1.31
1.09
0.87
0.73
0.65
0.55
15.71
7.12
47.10
14.22
21.64
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Cladding systems
Uniform pressure values indicated in BLACK.
Uniform suction values indicated in RED.
Tables are based on a deflection limit of Span/150 and

adopt a cladding weight of 12.5kg/m2 on elevation.
Working loads
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
SPAN 5.00m
142 Z 13
142 Z 14
142 Z 15
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
172 Z 16
142 C 13
142 C 14
142 C 15
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
172 C 16
2.84
3.05
3.26
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.98
142 C 13
2.84
142 Z 14
142 C 14
3.05
142 Z 15
142 C 15
3.26
172 Z 13
172 C 13
3.25
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
172 Z 16
172 C 14
172 C 15
172 C 16
3.49
3.73
3.98
1.91
1.27
1.06
0.95
9.54
1.91
1.27
1.06
0.95
10.25
2.05
1.37
1.14
1.03
10.25
2.05
1.37
1.14
1.03
10.59
2.12
1.41
1.18
1.06
10.59
2.12
1.41
1.18
1.06
12.13
2.43
1.62
1.35
1.21
12.13
2.43
1.62
1.35
1.21
13.78
2.76
1.84
1.53
1.38
13.78
2.76
1.84
1.53
1.38
15.45
3.09
2.06
1.72
1.55
15.45
3.09
2.06
1.72
1.55
17.15
3.43
2.29
1.91
1.72
17.15
3.43
2.29
1.91
1.72
142 C 13
2.84
142 Z 14
142 C 14
3.05
142 Z 15
142 C 15
3.26
172 Z 13
172 C 13
3.25
172 Z 14
172 C 14
3.49
172 Z 15
172 C 15
3.73
202 Z 14
202 C 14
3.82
202 Z 15
202 C 15
4.09
202 Z 16
202 C 16
4.35
142 Z 13
142 Z 14
142 Z 15
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
142 C 13
142 C 14
142 C 15
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
2.84
3.05
3.26
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
5.93
0.91
0.61
0.51
5.93
0.91
0.61
0.51
0.46
0.46
6.38
0.98
0.65
0.55
0.49
6.38
0.98
0.65
0.55
0.49
6.81
1.05
0.70
0.58
0.52
6.81
1.05
0.70
0.58
0.52
9.39
1.45
0.96
0.80
0.72
9.39
1.45
0.96
0.80
0.72
10.09
1.55
1.03
0.86
0.78
10.09
1.55
1.03
0.86
0.78
10.78
1.66
1.11
0.92
0.83
10.78
1.66
1.11
0.92
0.83
12.79
1.97
1.31
1.09
0.98
12.79
1.97
1.31
1.09
0.98
14.27
2.20
1.46
1.22
1.10
8.04
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
14.27
2.20
1.46
1.22
1.10
8.04
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
15.86
2.44
1.63
1.36
1.22
8.63
1.57
1.05
0.87
0.78
15.86
2.44
1.63
1.36
1.22
8.63
1.57
1.05
0.87
0.78
18.10
2.78
1.86
1.55
1.39
9.21
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
18.10
2.78
1.86
1.55
1.39
9.21
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
10.96
1.99
1.33
1.11
1.00
0.43
10.96
1.99
1.33
1.11
1.00
12.45
2.26
1.51
1.26
1.13
12.45
2.26
1.51
1.26
1.13
13.97
2.54
1.69
1.41
1.27
13.97
2.54
1.69
1.41
1.27
15.49
2.82
1.88
1.56
1.41
15.49
2.82
1.88
1.56
1.41
SPAN 6.00m
142 Z 13

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 6.50m
9.54
SPAN 5.50m
142 Z 13
Total
U.D.L
kN
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
202 C 16
202 C 18
4.35
4.88
SPAN 7.00m
142 Z 15
142 Z 16
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
142 C 14
142 C 15
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
3.05
3.26
3.25
3.49
3.73
5.95
0.85
0.57
0.47
5.95
0.85
0.57
0.47
0.43
6.33
0.90
0.60
0.50
0.45
6.33
0.90
0.60
0.50
0.45
8.22
1.17
0.78
0.65
0.59
8.22
1.17
0.78
0.65
0.59
8.83
1.26
0.84
0.70
0.63
8.83
1.26
0.84
0.70
0.63
9.43
1.35
0.90
0.75
0.67
6.86
1.14
0.76
0.64
0.57
9.43
1.35
0.90
0.75
0.67
6.86
1.14
0.76
0.64
0.57
11.76
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
7.37
1.23
0.82
0.68
0.61
11.76
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
7.37
1.23
0.82
0.68
0.61
13.22
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.94
7.87
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.66
13.22
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.94
7.87
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.66
14.15
2.02
1.35
1.12
1.01
9.98
1.66
1.11
0.92
0.83
14.15
2.02
1.35
1.12
1.01
9.98
1.66
1.11
0.92
0.83
15.84
2.26
1.51
1.26
1.13
11.34
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.95
15.84
2.26
1.51
1.26
1.13
11.34
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.95
15.22
2.17
1.45
1.21
1.09
12.46
2.08
1.38
1.15
1.04
15.22
2.17
1.45
1.21
1.09
12.46
2.08
1.38
1.15
1.04
16.97
2.42
1.62
1.35
1.21
13.44
2.24
1.49
1.24
1.12
16.97
2.42
1.62
1.35
1.21
13.44
2.24
1.49
1.24
1.12
15.13
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
15.13
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
16.84
2.81
1.87
1.56
1.40
16.84
2.81
1.87
1.56
1.40
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
202 C 18
232 C 15
232 C 16
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.88
4.44
4.73
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Working loads
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
SPAN 7.50m
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.44
4.73
5.30
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
202 C 18
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.88
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
0.97
0.64
0.54
0.48
7.25
0.97
0.64
0.54
0.48
7.79
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
7.79
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
8.33
1.11
0.74
0.62
0.56
8.33
1.11
0.74
0.62
0.56
10.94
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
10.94
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
11.75
1.57
1.04
0.87
0.78
11.75
1.57
1.04
0.87
0.78
12.50
1.67
1.11
0.93
0.83
12.50
1.67
1.11
0.93
0.83
14.17
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.94
14.17
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.94
15.79
2.11
1.40
1.17
1.05
15.79
2.11
1.40
1.17
1.05
18.87
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
18.87
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
9.78
1.22
0.81
0.68
0.61
9.78
1.22
0.81
0.68
0.61
10.45
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.65
10.45
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.65
11.13
1.39
0.93
0.77
0.70
11.13
1.39
0.93
0.77
0.70
12.46
1.56
1.04
0.87
0.78
12.46
1.56
1.04
0.87
0.78
13.25
1.66
1.10
0.92
0.83
13.25
1.66
1.10
0.92
0.83
14.77
1.85
1.23
1.03
0.92
14.77
1.85
1.23
1.03
0.92
16.81
2.10
1.40
1.17
1.05
16.81
2.10
1.40
1.17
1.05
16.63
2.08
1.39
1.16
1.04
16.63
2.08
1.39
1.16
1.04
20.17
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
20.17
2.52
1.68
1.40
1.26
SPAN 8.50m
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
232 Z 15
70
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
202 C 18
232 C 15
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.88
4.44

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 8.50m (continued)
7.25
SPAN 8.00m
202 Z 14
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
8.76
1.03
0.69
0.57
0.52
8.76
1.03
0.69
0.57
0.52
9.37
1.10
0.73
0.61
0.55
9.37
1.10
0.73
0.61
0.55
9.97
1.17
0.78
0.65
0.59
9.97
1.17
0.78
0.65
0.59
11.16
1.31
0.88
0.73
0.66
11.16
1.31
0.88
0.73
0.66
12.43
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
12.43
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
6.34
13.46
1.58
1.06
0.88
13.46
1.58
1.06
0.88
0.79
0.79
15.07
1.77
1.18
0.99
0.89
15.07
1.77
1.18
0.99
0.89
15.61
1.84
1.22
1.02
0.92
15.61
1.84
1.22
1.02
0.92
18.94
2.23
1.49
1.24
1.11
18.94
2.23
1.49
1.24
1.11
21.75
2.56
1.71
1.42
1.28
21.75
2.56
1.71
1.42
1.28
0.44
SPAN 9.00m
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 Z 18
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
202 C 18
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
262 C 23
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.88
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.26
7.90
0.88
0.59
0.49
7.90
0.88
0.59
0.49
0.44
8.44
0.94
0.63
0.52
0.47
8.44
0.94
0.63
0.52
0.47
8.99
1.00
0.67
0.56
0.50
8.99
1.00
0.67
0.56
0.50
10.06
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
10.06
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
11.40
1.27
0.84
0.70
0.63
11.40
1.27
0.84
0.70
0.63
12.14
1.35
0.90
0.75
0.67
12.14
1.35
0.90
0.75
0.67
13.59
1.51
1.01
0.84
0.76
13.59
1.51
1.01
0.84
0.76
14.70
1.63
1.09
0.91
0.82
14.70
1.63
1.09
0.91
0.82
17.74
1.97
1.31
1.10
0.99
17.74
1.97
1.31
1.10
0.99
19.63
2.18
1.45
1.21
1.09
19.63
2.18
1.45
1.21
1.09
22.44
2.49
1.66
1.39
1.25
22.44
2.49
1.66
1.39
1.25
0.54
SPAN 9.50m
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
262 C 23
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.26
10.35
1.09
0.73
0.61
10.35
1.09
0.73
0.61
0.54
11.01
1.16
0.77
0.64
0.58
11.01
1.16
0.77
0.64
0.58
12.33
1.30
0.87
0.72
0.65
12.33
1.30
0.87
0.72
0.65
13.88
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
13.88
1.46
0.97
0.81
0.73
16.09
1.69
1.13
0.94
0.85
16.09
1.69
1.13
0.94
0.85
17.81
1.88
1.25
1.04
0.94
17.81
1.88
1.25
1.04
0.94
20.36
2.14
1.43
1.19
1.07
20.36
2.14
1.43
1.19
1.07
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Working loads
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
SPAN 10.00m
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
Weight
kg/m
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
302 C 23
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
9.01

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 11.50m
9.43
0.94
0.63
0.52
0.47
9.43
0.94
0.63
0.52
0.47
10.03
1.00
0.67
0.56
0.50
10.03
1.00
0.67
0.56
0.50
11.23
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
11.23
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
13.10
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.66
13.10
1.31
0.87
0.73
0.66
14.68
1.47
0.98
0.82
0.73
14.68
1.47
0.98
0.82
0.73
16.24
1.62
1.08
0.90
0.81
16.24
1.62
1.08
0.90
0.81
24.92
2.49
1.66
1.38
1.25
24.92
2.49
1.66
1.38
1.25
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
9.01
9.76
9.73
SPAN 10.50m
232 Z 15
Total
U.D.L
kN
9.83
0.86
0.57
0.48
9.83
0.86
0.57
0.48
0.43
0.43
11.40
0.99
0.66
0.55
0.50
11.40
0.99
0.66
0.55
0.50
12.62
1.10
0.73
0.61
0.55
12.62
1.10
0.73
0.61
0.55
21.16
1.84
1.23
1.02
0.92
21.16
1.84
1.23
1.02
0.92
24.21
2.11
1.40
1.17
1.05
24.21
2.11
1.40
1.17
1.05
26.22
2.28
1.52
1.27
1.14
26.22
2.28
1.52
1.27
1.14
31.12
2.71
1.80
1.50
1.35
31.12
2.71
1.80
1.50
1.35
0.39
SPAN 12.00m
8.63
0.82
0.55
0.46
0.41
8.63
0.82
0.55
0.46
0.41
9.19
0.88
0.58
0.49
0.44
9.19
0.88
0.58
0.49
0.44
10.28
0.98
0.65
0.54
0.49
10.28
0.98
0.65
0.54
0.49
11.99
1.14
0.76
0.63
0.57
11.99
1.14
0.76
0.63
0.57
13.44
1.28
0.85
0.71
0.64
13.44
1.28
0.85
0.71
0.64
14.87
1.42
0.94
0.79
0.71
14.87
1.42
0.94
0.79
0.71
23.87
2.27
1.52
1.26
1.14
23.87
2.27
1.52
1.26
1.14
28.52
2.72
1.81
1.51
1.36
28.52
2.72
1.81
1.51
1.36
0.50
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
342 C 25
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
9.01
9.76
9.73
10.55
9.42
0.79
0.52
0.44
9.42
0.79
0.52
0.44
0.39
10.55
0.88
0.59
0.49
0.44
10.55
0.88
0.59
0.49
0.44
11.68
0.97
0.65
0.54
0.49
11.68
0.97
0.65
0.54
0.49
19.60
1.63
1.09
0.91
0.82
19.60
1.63
1.09
0.91
0.82
22.42
1.87
1.25
1.04
0.93
22.42
1.87
1.25
1.04
0.93
24.28
2.02
1.35
1.12
1.01
24.28
2.02
1.35
1.12
1.01
29.40
2.45
1.63
1.36
1.23
29.40
2.45
1.63
1.36
1.23
31.85
2.65
1.77
1.47
1.33
31.85
2.65
1.77
1.47
1.33
SPAN 11.00m
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
9.01
9.76
11.02
1.00
0.67
0.56
11.02
1.00
0.67
0.56
0.50
12.35
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
12.35
1.12
0.75
0.62
0.56
13.67
1.24
0.83
0.69
0.62
13.67
1.24
0.83
0.69
0.62
22.76
2.07
1.38
1.15
1.03
22.76
2.07
1.38
1.15
1.03
26.22
2.38
1.59
1.32
1.19
26.22
2.38
1.59
1.32
1.19
28.41
2.58
1.72
1.44
1.29
28.41
2.58
1.72
1.44
1.29
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Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
SPAN 3.50m
142 Z 13
142 Z 14
142 C 13
142 C 14
2.84
3.05
142 C 13
2.84
142 Z 14
142 C 14
3.05
142 Z 15
142 C 15
3.26
142 Z 16
142 C 16
3.47
3.03
2.02
1.68
1.51
10.59
3.03
2.02
1.68
1.51
11.37
3.25
2.17
1.81
1.62
11.37
3.25
2.17
1.81
1.62
142 Z 13
142 Z 14
142 Z 15
142 C 13
142 C 14
142 C 15
2.84
3.05
3.26
142 Z 14
142 Z 15
142 C 13
142 C 14
142 C 15
2.84
3.05
3.26
172 Z 13
172 C 13
3.25
172 Z 14
172 C 14
3.49
172 Z 15
172 C 15
3.73
172 Z 16
172 C 16
3.98
142 C 13
2.84
142 Z 14
142 C 14
3.05
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
72
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
0.78
0.52
0.43
4.29
0.78
0.52
0.43
0.39
0.39
4.60
0.84
0.56
0.47
0.42
4.60
0.84
0.56
0.47
0.42
4.92
0.89
0.60
0.50
0.45
2.03
1.35
1.13
1.01
4.92
0.89
0.60
0.50
0.45
8.11
2.03
1.35
1.13
1.01
7.03
1.28
0.85
0.71
0.64
8.71
2.18
1.45
1.21
1.09
7.03
1.28
0.85
0.71
0.64
8.71
2.18
1.45
1.21
1.09
7.56
1.37
0.92
0.76
0.69
9.30
2.32
1.55
1.29
1.16
7.56
1.37
0.92
0.76
0.69
9.30
2.32
1.55
1.29
1.16
8.07
1.47
0.98
0.82
0.73
9.89
2.47
1.65
1.37
1.24
8.07
1.47
0.98
0.82
0.73
9.89
2.47
1.65
1.37
1.24
10.99
2.00
1.33
1.11
1.00
10.52
1.91
1.27
1.06
0.96
11.75
2.14
1.42
1.19
1.07
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
6.40
1.42
0.95
0.79
0.71
6.40
1.42
0.95
0.79
0.71
11.29
2.05
1.37
1.14
1.03
6.88
1.53
1.02
0.85
0.76
12.51
2.27
1.52
1.26
1.14
6.88
1.53
1.02
0.85
0.76
11.98
2.18
1.45
1.21
1.09
0.49
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
202 C 15
202 C 16
4.09
4.35
SPAN 6.00m
7.34
1.63
1.09
0.91
7.34
1.63
1.09
0.91
0.82
0.82
5.91
0.99
0.66
0.55
10.23
2.27
1.52
1.26
1.14
5.91
0.99
0.66
0.55
0.49
10.23
2.27
1.52
1.26
1.14
6.35
1.06
0.71
0.59
0.53
11.29
2.51
1.67
1.39
1.25
6.35
1.06
0.71
0.59
0.53
11.29
2.51
1.67
1.39
1.25
6.79
1.13
0.75
0.63
0.57
12.06
2.68
1.79
1.49
1.34
6.79
1.13
0.75
0.63
0.57
12.06
2.68
1.79
1.49
1.34
9.24
1.54
1.03
0.86
0.77
12.83
2.85
1.90
1.58
1.43
8.19
1.37
0.91
0.76
0.68
12.83
2.85
1.90
1.58
1.43
9.87
1.65
1.10
0.91
0.82
0.73
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
SPAN 5.00m
142 Z 13
4.29
8.11
SPAN 4.50m
142 Z 13

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 5.50m
10.59
SPAN 4.00m
142 Z 13
Total
U.D.L
kN
5.19
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
5.19
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
5.58
1.12
0.74
0.62
0.56
5.58
1.12
0.74
0.62
0.56
8.51
1.70
1.13
0.95
0.85
8.51
1.70
1.13
0.95
0.85
9.15
1.83
1.22
1.02
0.91
9.15
1.83
1.22
1.02
0.91
9.77
1.95
1.30
1.09
0.98
9.77
1.95
1.30
1.09
0.98
12.33
2.47
1.64
1.37
1.23
12.33
2.47
1.64
1.37
1.23
13.86
2.77
1.85
1.54
1.39
13.86
2.77
1.85
1.54
1.39
202 Z 16
202 C 16
4.35
232 Z 15
232 C 15
4.44
232 Z 16
232 C 16
4.73
8.80
1.47
0.98
0.81
10.33
1.72
1.15
0.96
0.86
9.34
1.56
1.04
0.87
0.78
13.15
2.19
1.46
1.22
1.10
10.07
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
14.57
2.43
1.62
1.35
1.21
10.69
1.78
1.19
0.99
0.89
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Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
SPAN 6.50m
172 Z 13
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.44
4.73
5.30
172 Z 14
172 Z 15
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
172 C 13
172 C 14
172 C 15
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
3.25
3.49
3.73
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.44
4.73
5.30

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 7.50m
5.04
0.78
0.52
0.43
0.39
5.04
0.78
0.52
0.43
0.39
5.41
0.83
0.55
0.46
0.42
5.41
0.83
0.55
0.46
0.42
5.79
0.89
0.59
0.49
0.45
5.79
0.89
0.59
0.49
0.45
7.87
1.21
0.81
0.67
0.61
7.87
1.21
0.81
0.67
0.61
8.41
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.65
8.41
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.65
8.96
1.38
0.92
0.77
0.69
8.96
1.38
0.92
0.77
0.69
11.67
1.80
1.20
1.00
0.90
10.34
1.59
1.06
0.88
0.80
12.42
1.91
1.27
1.06
0.96
10.96
1.69
1.12
0.94
0.84
13.90
2.14
1.43
1.19
1.07
12.25
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.94
SPAN 7.00m
172 Z 13
Total
U.D.L
kN
4.34
0.62
0.41
0.34
0.31
4.34
0.62
0.41
0.34
0.31
4.66
0.67
0.44
0.37
0.33
4.66
0.67
0.44
0.37
0.33
4.98
0.71
0.47
0.40
0.36
4.98
0.71
0.47
0.40
0.36
6.79
0.97
0.65
0.54
0.49
6.79
0.97
0.65
0.54
0.49
7.25
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
7.25
1.04
0.69
0.58
0.52
7.74
1.11
0.74
0.61
0.55
7.74
1.11
0.74
0.61
0.55
10.06
1.44
0.96
0.80
0.72
8.39
1.20
0.80
0.67
0.60
10.70
1.53
1.02
0.85
0.76
8.90
1.27
0.85
0.71
0.64
11.99
1.71
1.14
0.95
0.86
9.95
1.42
0.95
0.79
0.71
202 Z 14
202 Z 15
202 Z 16
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
202 C 14
202 C 15
202 C 16
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
262 C 16
262 C 18
3.82
4.09
4.35
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.11
5.73
5.91
0.79
0.53
0.44
5.59
0.75
0.50
0.41
0.39
0.37
6.32
0.84
0.56
0.47
0.42
5.99
0.80
0.53
0.44
0.40
6.73
0.90
0.60
0.50
0.45
6.36
0.85
0.57
0.47
0.42
8.76
1.17
0.78
0.65
0.58
6.88
0.92
0.61
0.51
0.46
9.32
1.24
0.83
0.69
0.62
7.29
0.97
0.65
0.54
0.49
10.44
1.39
0.93
0.77
0.70
8.16
1.09
0.73
0.60
0.54
12.47
1.66
1.11
0.92
0.83
8.27
1.10
0.74
0.61
0.55
13.97
1.86
1.24
1.03
0.93
9.25
1.23
0.82
0.69
0.62
0.48
SPAN 8.00m
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
232 Z 20
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
232 C 20
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.87
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.70
0.96
0.64
0.54
5.70
0.71
0.47
0.40
0.36
8.20
1.03
0.68
0.57
0.51
6.04
0.76
0.50
0.42
0.38
9.18
1.15
0.76
0.64
0.57
6.76
0.85
0.56
0.47
0.42
10.15
1.27
0.85
0.71
0.63
7.47
0.93
0.62
0.52
0.47
10.95
1.37
0.91
0.76
0.68
6.85
0.86
0.57
0.48
0.43
12.27
1.53
1.02
0.85
0.77
7.66
0.96
0.64
0.53
0.48
13.58
1.70
1.13
0.94
0.85
8.41
1.05
0.70
0.58
0.53
0.40
SPAN 8.50m
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
232 Z 20
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
262 Z 25
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
232 C 20
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
262 C 23
262 C 25
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.87
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.26
7.86
6.83
0.80
0.54
0.45
4.77
0.56
0.37
0.31
0.28
7.26
0.85
0.57
0.47
0.43
5.06
0.60
0.40
0.33
0.30
8.13
0.96
0.64
0.53
0.48
5.66
0.67
0.44
0.37
0.33
8.99
1.06
0.71
0.59
0.53
6.27
0.74
0.49
0.41
0.37
9.71
1.14
0.76
0.63
0.57
5.73
0.67
0.45
0.37
0.34
10.87
1.28
0.85
0.71
0.64
6.42
0.76
0.50
0.42
0.38
12.03
1.42
0.94
0.79
0.71
7.04
0.83
0.55
0.46
0.41
13.74
1.62
1.08
0.90
0.81
8.06
0.95
0.63
0.53
0.47
14.88
1.75
1.17
0.97
0.88
8.71
1.03
0.68
0.57
0.51
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Load tables
Cladding systems

Working loads
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Total
U.D.L
kN
Working loads

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
SPAN 9.00m
232 Z 15
232 Z 16
232 Z 18
232 Z 20
262 Z 16
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
232 C 15
232 C 16
232 C 18
232 C 20
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
262 C 23
302 C 20
302 C 23
4.44
4.73
5.30
5.87
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.26
7.86
9.01
262 C 16
5.11
262 Z 18
262 C 18
5.73
262 Z 20
262 Z 23
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
262 C 20
262 C 23
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
6.34
7.26
7.86
9.01
9.76
0.68
0.45
0.38
0.34
4.02
0.45
0.30
0.25
0.22
6.48
0.72
0.48
0.40
0.36
4.27
0.47
0.32
0.26
0.24
7.25
0.81
0.54
0.45
0.40
4.79
0.53
0.35
0.30
0.27
8.02
0.89
0.59
0.50
0.45
5.30
0.59
0.39
0.33
0.29
8.66
0.96
0.64
0.53
0.48
4.84
0.54
0.36
0.30
0.27
9.69
1.08
0.72
0.60
0.54
5.42
0.60
0.40
0.33
0.30
10.73
1.19
0.79
0.66
0.60
262 Z 25
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
262 C 25
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
342 C 25
7.86
7.86
9.01
9.76
9.73
10.55
262 Z 18
262 Z 20
302 Z 20
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
74
262 C 16
262 C 18
262 C 20
302 C 20
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
342 C 25
5.11
5.73
6.34
7.86
9.01
9.76
9.73
10.55
9.75
0.93
0.62
0.52
0.46
9.75
0.93
0.62
0.52
0.46
13.59
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.65
13.59
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.65
15.55
1.48
0.99
0.82
0.74
15.55
1.48
0.99
0.82
0.74
16.84
1.60
1.07
0.89
0.80
16.84
1.60
1.07
0.89
0.80
20.90
1.99
1.33
1.11
1.00
20.90
1.99
1.33
1.11
1.00
22.64
2.16
1.44
1.20
1.08
22.64
2.16
1.44
1.20
1.08
0.56
SPAN 11.00m
5.95
0.66
0.44
0.37
0.33
12.26
1.36
0.91
0.76
0.68
12.39
1.13
0.75
0.63
6.82
0.76
0.51
0.42
0.38
12.39
1.13
0.75
0.63
0.56
14.17
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.64
302 Z 20
302 C 20
7.86
18.50
2.06
1.37
1.14
1.03
17.49
1.94
1.30
1.08
0.97
14.17
1.29
0.86
0.72
0.64
21.16
2.35
1.57
1.31
1.18
15.35
1.40
0.93
0.78
0.70
20.01
2.22
1.48
1.24
1.11
7.77
0.82
0.55
0.45
0.41
4.12
0.43
0.29
0.24
0.22
8.70
0.92
0.61
0.51
0.46
4.62
0.49
0.32
0.27
0.24
9.63
1.01
0.68
0.56
0.51
5.08
0.53
0.36
0.30
0.27
11.00
1.16
0.77
0.64
0.58
5.82
0.61
0.41
0.34
0.31
16.60
1.75
1.16
0.97
0.87
15.02
1.58
1.05
0.88
0.79
18.99
2.00
1.33
1.11
1.00
17.20
1.81
1.21
1.01
0.91
20.58
2.17
1.44
1.20
1.08
18.52
1.95
1.30
1.08
0.97
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
342 Z 27
342 Z 30
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
342 C 25
342 C 27
342 C 30
9.01
9.76
9.73
10.55
11.37
12.58
15.35
1.40
0.93
0.78
0.70
19.04
1.73
1.15
0.96
0.87
19.04
1.73
1.15
0.96
0.87
20.63
1.88
1.25
1.04
0.94
20.63
1.88
1.25
1.04
0.94
23.77
2.16
1.44
1.20
1.08
23.77
2.16
1.44
1.20
1.08
24.55
2.23
1.49
1.24
1.12
24.55
2.23
1.49
1.24
1.12
0.56
SPAN 11.50m
302 Z 23
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
302 C 23
302 C 25
342 C 23
9.01
9.76
9.73
SPAN 10.00m
262 Z 16

rail centres in mm
1000
1500
1800
2000
SPAN 10.50m
6.08
SPAN 9.50m
262 Z 16
Total
U.D.L
kN
12.96
1.13
0.75
0.63
12.96
1.13
0.75
0.63
0.56
14.04
1.22
0.81
0.68
0.61
14.04
1.22
0.81
0.68
0.61
17.42
1.52
1.01
0.84
0.76
17.42
1.52
1.01
0.84
0.76
18.87
1.64
1.09
0.91
0.82
7.01
0.70
0.47
0.39
0.35
3.54
0.35
0.24
0.20
0.18
18.87
1.64
1.09
0.91
0.82
7.85
0.79
0.52
0.44
0.39
21.76
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.95
3.96
0.40
0.26
0.22
0.20
21.76
1.89
1.26
1.05
0.95
22.47
1.95
1.30
1.09
0.98
22.47
1.95
1.30
1.09
0.98
0.54
8.69
0.87
0.58
0.48
0.43
4.36
0.44
0.29
0.24
0.22
14.98
1.50
1.00
0.83
0.75
12.98
1.30
0.87
0.72
0.65
17.14
1.71
1.14
0.95
0.86
14.86
1.49
0.99
0.83
0.74
18.57
1.86
1.24
1.03
0.93
16.01
1.60
1.07
0.89
0.80
23.04
2.30
1.54
1.28
1.15
16.79
1.68
1.12
0.93
0.84
24.96
2.50
1.66
1.39
1.25
18.16
1.82
1.21
1.01
0.91
342 Z 25
342 Z 27
342 Z 30
342 C 25
342 C 27
342 C 30
10.55
11.37
12.58
SPAN 12.00m
302 Z 25
342 Z 23
342 Z 25
342 Z 27
302 C 25
342 C 23
342 C 25
342 C 27
9.76
9.73
10.55
11.37
12.89
1.07
0.72
0.60
12.89
1.07
0.72
0.60
0.54
16.00
1.33
0.89
0.74
0.67
16.00
1.33
0.89
0.74
0.67
17.33
1.44
0.96
0.80
0.72
17.33
1.44
0.96
0.80
0.72
19.98
1.67
1.11
0.93
0.83
19.98
1.67
1.11
0.93
0.83
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Load tables
Wall restraints
Single span C-section wall restraint
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
142 C 13
2.84
142 C 15
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
5.30
172 C 18
4.45
3.26
6.07
172 C 20
142 C 18
3.89
7.22
172 C 13
3.25
8.69
172 C 14
3.49
172 C 15
3.73
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
5.82
232 C 18
5.30
6.95
4.93
6.43
232 C 20
5.87
10.29
202 C 14
3.82
6.65
262 C 16
5.11
8.30
202 C 16
4.35
7.57
262 C 18
5.73
9.30
9.33
202 C 20
5.40
9.36
262 C 20
6.34
10.29
9.97
232 C 15
4.44
9.86
262 C 25
7.86
12.72
232 C 18
5.30
11.75
302 C 20
7.86
17.73
302 C 23
9.01
20.28
SPAN 3.5m
SPAN 5.0m
SPAN 4.0m
SPAN 6.5m
142 C 15
3.26
4.65
232 C 20
5.87
13.00
142 C 18
3.89
5.53
232 C 23
6.71
14.84
172 C 13
3.25
6.65
262 C 16
5.11
7.16
172 C 14
3.49
7.14
202 C 16
4.35
6.25
262 C 18
5.73
8.02
172 C 15
3.73
7.63
202 C 20
5.40
7.74
262 C20
6.34
8.87
172 C 18
4.45
9.09
232 C 15
4.44
8.15
262 C 25
7.86
10.97
202 C 14
3.82
10.39
232 C 18
5.30
9.71
302 C 20
7.86
15.29
202 C 15
4.09
11.11
232 C 23
6.71
12.27
302 C 23
9.01
17.49
202 C 16
4.35
11.82
262 C 16
5.11
11.59
302 C 25
9.76
18.95
262 C 18
5.73
12.98
302 C 29
11.27
21.83
262 C 20
6.34
14.37
SPAN 4.5m
SPAN 5.5m
SPAN 7.0m
172 C 13
3.25
5.26
172 C 15
3.73
6.03
262 C 20
6.34
7.73
172 C 18
4.45
7.18
232 C 15
4.44
6.85
262 C 23
7.26
8.83
202 C 14
3.82
8.21
232 C 18
5.30
8.16
262 C 25
7.86
9.55
202 C 15
4.09
8.78
232 C 20
5.87
9.03
302 C 20
7.86
13.32
202 C 16
4.35
9.34
262 C 16
5.11
9.74
302 C 25
9.76
16.50
202 C 20
5.40
11.56
262 C 18
5.73
10.91
302 C 29
11.27
19.00
232 C 15
4.44
12.17
262 C 20
6.34
12.07
342 C 23
9.73
20.48
232 C 16
4.73
12.95
262 C 25
7.86
14.93
342 C 25
10.55
22.19
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
172 C 13
3.25
7.25
202 C 14
3.82
172 C 15
3.73
8.31
202 C 16
4.35
9.22
8.35
172 C 18
4.45
9.90
232 C 15
4.44
11.68
SPAN 6.0m
SPAN 7.5m
Double span C-section wall restraint
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
142 C 14
3.05
Working U.D.L (kN)

for a deflection
not exceeding
Span/300
SPAN 3.5m
SPAN 5.5m
11.71
SPAN 4.0m
SPAN 6.5m
8.11
142 C 13
2.84
142 C 15
3.26
9.57
202 C 14
3.82
10.83
232 C 18
5.30
14.32
172 C 13
3.25
10.94
202 C 16
4.35
12.88
262 C 20
6.34
21.18
172 C 14
3.49
12.91
202 C 20
5.40
15.94
232 C 15
4.44
13.06
202 C 15
4.09
142 C 13
2.84
6.60
232 C 18
5.30
19.40
202 C 18
4.88
8.90
142 C 15
3.26
7.57
232 C 15
4.44
10.36
142 C 18
3.89
8.99
172 C 14
3.49
6.54
232 C 18
5.30
12.35
172 C 13
3.25
10.07
172 C 16
3.98
7.43
262 C 16
5.11
13.20
172 C 15
3.73
12.42
172 C 20
4.93
9.19
262 C 20
6.34
18.26
202 C 14
3.82
9.51
SPAN 4.5m
SPAN 5.0m
SPAN 6.0m
SPAN 7.0m
7.47
SPAN 7.5m
142 C 13
2.84
5.34
202 C 16
4.35
10.82
232 C 15
4.44
9.02
142 C 15
3.26
6.13
202 C 20
5.40
13.39
232 C 18
5.30
10.76
142 C 18
3.89
7.29
232 C 15
4.44
12.34
262 C 16
5.11
12.59
172 C 13
3.25
8.77
232 C 18
5.30
16.81
262 C 20
6.34
15.91
172 C 15
3.73
10.06
262 C 16
5.11
14.54
302 C 20
7.86
22.78
172 C 18
4.45
11.98
262 C 18
5.73
18.93
302 C 23
9.01
30.84
202 C 14
3.82
11.57
302 C 25
9.76
33.99
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Load tables
Eaves beams
All loads are working loads/span
Section
reference
Weight
kg/m
Vertical U.D.L.
kN
Deflection U.D.L
in kN (Span/200)
Number of lateral supports 1

SPAN 4.0m
170 E 20
5.89
17.88
17.88
SPAN 4.5m
170 E 20
5.89
14.05
14.05
SPAN 5.0m
170 E 20
5.89
11.30
11.30
SPAN 5.5m
170 E 20
5.89
9.26
9.26
SPAN 6.0m
170 E 20
5.89
7.70
7.70
230 E 20
6.83
15.66
15.66

SPAN 6.5m
170 E 20
5.89
6.48
6.48
230 E 20
6.83
13.25
13.25
230 E 20
6.83
11.33
11.33
230 E 25
8.47
14.03
14.03
SPAN 7.0m
SPAN 7.5m
230 E 20
6.83
9.78
9.78
230 E 25
8.47
12.10
12.10
230 E 25
8.47
10.52
10.52
270 E 25
9.76
16.81
16.81
SPAN 8.0m
SPAN 8.5m
230 E 25
8.47
9.20
9.20
270 E 25
9.76
14.76
14.76
230 E 25
8.47
8.09
8.09
270 E 25
9.76
13.03
13.03
270 E 29
11.27
15.01
15.01
SPAN 9.0m
SPAN 9.5m
270 E 25
9.76
11.56
11.56
270 E 29
11.27
13.31
13.31
270 E 25
9.76
10.29
10.29
270 E 29
11.27
11.86
11.86
330 E 30
12.58
18.91
18.91
SPAN 10.0m
SPAN 10.5m
270 E 29
11.27
10.60
10.60
330 E 30
12.58
16.98
16.98
SPAN 11.0m
270 E 29
11.27
9.50
9.50
330 E 30
12.58
15.29
15.29

SPAN 11.5m
270 E 29
11.27
8.53
8.53
330 E 30
12.58
13.81
13.81
270 E 29
11.27
7.68
7.68
330 E 30
12.58
12.51
12.51
SPAN 12.0m
Note: The above loads are based on a

horizontal working wind load of 1kN/m run.
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Load tables
ams
Component weights
Section reference
Z and C Profile
Weight
kg/m
Z sleeve
kg/each
H.E.B. sleeve
kg/each
C sleeve
kg/each
Accessories
Weight kg/m
Panel joint rail (PJR)
5.32
142 Z 13
142 C 13
2.84
1.74
n/a
2.64
Horizontal cladding support (HCS)
2.84
142 Z 14
142 C 14
3.05
1.87
2.29
2.64
Side rail supports (142-262 series)
1.37
142 Z 15
142 C 15
3.26
2.00
2.45
2.64
Side rail supports (302 and 342 series) 2.17
142 Z 16
142 C 16
3.47
2.13
2.60
2.64
142 Z 18
142 C 18
3.89
2.39
2.92
2.64
142 Z 20
142 C 20
4.30
2.64
3.23
2.64
172 Z 13
172 C 13
3.25
2.32
n/a
4.35
172 Z 14
172 C 14
3.49
2.49
3.19
4.35
Eaves braces
1.37
Anti-sag rods (142-262 series)
0.50
Anti-sag rods (302 and 342 series)
1.37
Diagonal tie wires
0.50
Cleader angle 100 x 100 x 2
3.20
172 Z 15
172 C 15
3.73
2.66
3.41
4.35
172 Z 16
172 C 16
3.98
2.84
3.64
4.35
Cleader angle 45 x 45 x 2
1.37
172 Z 18
172 C 18
4.45
3.18
4.07
4.35
Rafter stays
1.37
172 Z 20
172 C 20
4.93
3.52
4.51
4.35
172 Z 23
172 C 23
5.63
4.02
5.15
4.35
172 Z 25
172 C 25
6.09
4.35
5.57
4.35
202 Z 14
202 C 14
3.82
3.19
n/a
6.00
202 Z 15
202 C 15
4.09
3.41
4.39
6.00
202 Z 16
202 C 16
4.35
3.63
4.67
6.00
202 Z 18
202 C 18
4.88
4.07
5.24
6.00
202 Z 20
202 C 20
5.40
4.50
5.80
6.00
202 Z 23
202 C 23
6.17
5.15
6.63
6.00
202 Z 27
202 C 27
7.19
6.00
7.72
6.00
232 Z 15
232 C 15
4.44
4.24
n/a
6.94
232 Z 16
232 C 16
4.73
4.51
6.15
6.94
232 Z 18
232 C 18
5.30
5.06
6.89
6.94
232 Z 20
232 C 20
5.87
5.60
7.63
6.94
232 Z 23
232 C 23
6.71
6.40
8.72
6.94
232 Z 25
232 C 25
7.27
6.94
9.45
6.94
262 Z 16
262 C 16
5.11
5.39
n/a
9.55
262 Z 18
262 C 18
5.73
6.04
8.60
9.55
262 Z 20
262 C 20
6.34
6.68
9.51
9.55
262 Z 23
262 Z 25
262 Z 29
302 Z 20
262 C 23
262 C 25
262 C 29
302 C 20
7.26
7.86
9.06
7.86
7.65
8.28
9.55
10.64
10.89
11.79
13.59
n/a
9.55
9.55
9.55
15.26
302 Z 23
302 C 23
9.01
12.20
15.32
15.26
302 Z 25
302 C 25
9.76
13.22
16.59
15.26
302 Z 29
302 C 29
11.27
15.26
19.16
15.26
342 Z 23
342 C 23
9.73
16.09
n/a
20.81
342 Z 25
342 C 25
10.55
17.45
21.1
20.81
342 Z 27
342 C 27
11.37
18.81
22.74
20.81
342 Z 30
342 C 30
12.58
20.81
25.16
20.81
Section reference
Weight kg/m
Eaves beams
170 E 20
5.89
170 E 23
6.73
230 E 20
6.83
230 E 25
8.47
270 E 25
9.76
270 E 29
11.27
330 E 30
12.58
Stiffener cleats
EBS 170
1.52
EBS 230
1.88
EBS 270
2.08
EBS 330
2.45
Packing plates
PP 142
0.38
PP 172
0.48
PP 202
0.58
PP 232
0.68
PP 262
0.78
PP 302
0.84
PP 342
0.97
Z-section and C-section cleats
142
0.61
172
0.75
202
0.90
232
1.04
262
1.18
302
3.70
342
4.10
Trimmer cleats
TC 142
0.44
TC 172
0.60
TC 202
0.74
TC 232
0.90
TC 262
1.07
TC 302
1.20
TC 342
1.48
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Mezzanine floor systems
In addition to the extensive range of building shell

products offered by Metsec, we also offer a
comprehensive range of mezzanine floor systems to
allow for the quick and easy erection of additional
internal floor space. Mezzanine floor systems can be
installed either as part of the initial construction of the
building or as a subsequent addition when additional
space is required in an existing structure.
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Design notes
Load capacities have been derived in accordance

with the following documents:
Adequate torsional restraint is provided by 38mm

minimum thickness flooring grade particle board.
BS 5950:Part 5:1998 Code of Practice for design

of cold formed thin gauge sections.
This must be fixed to the top flange of the

C-sections using appropriate self-drilling,
self- tapping screws at a spacing not greater than
1150mm along the span.
Steel Construction Institute publication Building

Design Using Cold Formed Steel SectionsWorked Examples.
Load capacities are valid only when fixed in
accordance with details shown in this document.
The performance of the systems have been
validated by a comprehensive test programme
carried out by the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at The University of Strathclyde.
Tie bars must be provided at mid span position as

illustrated on page 85.
All fixing bolts must be M16 diameter, grade 8.8
complete with washer under head and nut.
Double span load capacities are based on the
consideration of a uniformly distributed load on
both spans or on one span only.
Note: the additional consideration of one span
loaded is appropriate to this type of floor.
Zurich Insurance, Wiltshire
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Mezzanine systems
Dimensions, piercings and physical properties

Y
Section reference
The section reference of a M-section 232mm
deep and 1.8mm thick = 232 M 18. The first 3
digits of the section reference indicate the depth
of the section in millimetres (ie 232 equals
232mm deep).
L
A
Depth
Cx
The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the profile

type (ie M for M-section). The last two digits
indicate the material thickness (ie 18 equals
1.8mm).
(D/2)
t
A
L
Section
depth mm
A
mm
142
41
13
150
45
13
165
47.5
14
172, 202
51
13
220
60
13
232, 262
51
13
302,342
51
18
Cy
Y
Nominal dimensions
Section Weight Area
reference kg/m cm2
80
Section properties
Depth Flange
mm
mm
t
mm
Ixx
cm4
Iyy
cm4
Zxx
cm3
Zyy
cm3
rxx
cm
ryy
cm
Cy
cm
Mcx
kNm
Mcy
kNm
142 M 13 2.84
3.62
142
60
1.3
119.0
17.6
16.76
4.18
5.69
2.19
1.80
0.551
6.022
1.882
142 M 14 3.05
3.89
142
60
1.4
127.7
18.8
17.99
4.48
5.68
2.18
1.80
0.586
6.790
2.016
142 M 15 3.26
4.16
142
60
1.5
136.4
20.1
19.22
4.77
5.68
2.18
1.80
0.620
7.566
2.148
142 M 16 3.47
4.42
142
60
1.6
145.1
21.3
20.44
5.06
5.67
2.17
1.80
0.652
8.341
2.279
142 M 18 3.89
4.95
142
60
1.8
162.2
23.7
22.85
5.63
5.67
2.16
1.80
0.706
9.862
2.535
142 M 20 4.30
5.48
142
60
2.0
179.1
26.0
25.23
6.19
5.66
2.16
1.80
0.750 11.315
2.787
150 M 15 3.26
4.16
150
56
1.5
148.2
17.2
19.76
4.31
5.92
2.02
1.60
0.617
1.941
7.897
150 M 20 4.30
5.48
150
56
2.0
194.6
22.3
25.94
5.59
5.89
2.00
1.60
0.732 11.626
2.515
165 M 15 3.73
4.76
165
67
1.5
208.5
28.2
25.27
5.94
6.58
2.42
1.95
0.555
2.672
9.213
165 M 20 4.93
6.28
165
67
2.0
274.2
36.7
33.24
7.73
6.56
2.40
1.95
0.690 14.218
3.477
172 M 13 3.25
4.14
172
65
1.3
194.7
22.7
22.64
4.83
6.81
2.32
1.81
0.486
7.507
2.174
172 M 14 3.49
4.45
172
65
1.4
209.1
24.3
24.32
5.18
6.81
2.32
1.81
0.518
8.505
2.330
172 M 15 3.73
4.76
172
65
1.5
223.5
25.9
25.98
5.52
6.80
2.31
1.81
0.549
9.523
2.484
172 M 16 3.98
5.06
172
65
1.6
237.7
27.5
27.64
5.86
6.80
2.31
1.81
0.578 10.552
2.636
172 M 18 4.45
5.67
172
65
1.8
266.0
30.6
30.93
6.52
6.79
2.30
1.81
0.632 12.607
2.935
172 M 20 4.93
6.28
172
65
2.0
294.0
33.6
34.18
7.17
6.78
2.29
1.81
0.676 14.610
3.228
172 M 23 5.63
7.17
172
65
2.3
335.3
38.1
38.99
8.13
6.76
2.28
1.81
0.730 17.466
3.656
172 M 25 6.09
7.76
172
65
2.5
362.5
41.0
42.16
8.74
6.75
2.27
1.82
0.759 19.278
3.934
202 M 14 3.82
4.87
202
65
1.4
303.9
25.4
30.09
5.26
7.85
2.27
1.66
0.477 10.076
2.367
202 M 15 4.09
5.21
202
65
1.5
324.8
27.1
32.16
5.61
7.84
2.27
1.66
0.505 11.312
2.523
202 M 16 4.35
5.54
202
65
1.6
345.6
28.8
34.22
5.95
7.84
2.26
1.66
0.532 12.560
2.678
202 M 18 4.88
6.21
202
65
1.8
386.9
32.0
38.31
6.63
7.83
2.25
1.66
0.581 15.052
2.982
202 M 20 5.40
6.88
202
65
2.0
427.8
35.2
42.36
7.29
7.82
2.24
1.67
0.621 17.487
3.280
202 M 23 6.17
7.86
202
65
2.3
488.4
39.9
48.35
8.26
7.80
2.23
1.67
0.669 20.986
3.716
202 M 27 7.19
9.16
202
65
2.7
567.7
45.9
56.20
9.50
7.78
2.21
1.67
0.720 25.405
4.274
220 M 15 4.09
5.21
220
56
1.5
364.7
19.2
33.15
4.47
8.31
1.91
1.30
0.502 11.861
2.010
220 M 20 5.40
6.88
220
56
2.0
480.3
24.9
43.66
5.79
8.28
1.88
1.30
0.591 17.909
2.605
232 M 15 4.44
5.66
232
65
1.5
449.9
28.2
38.79
5.68
8.86
2.22
1.54
0.469 13.022
2.555
232 M 16 4.73
6.02
232
65
1.6
478.8
29.9
41.28
6.03
8.86
2.21
1.54
0.493 14.499
2.711
232 M 18 5.30
6.75
232
65
1.8
536.3
33.3
46.23
6.71
8.85
2.20
1.54
0.538 17.448
3.020
232 M 20 5.87
7.48
232
65
2.0
593.1
36.6
51.13
7.38
8.83
2.19
1.54
0.575 20.340
3.322
232 M 23 6.71
8.55
232
65
2.3
677.5
41.4
58.40
8.36
8.82
2.18
1.55
0.619 24.524
3.763
232 M 25 7.27
9.26
232
65
2.5
733.0
44.6
63.19
9.00
8.81
2.17
1.55
0.643 27.220
4.049
262 M 16 5.11
6.50
262
65
1.6
639.5
30.8
48.82
6.09
9.85
2.16
1.43
0.460 16.330
2.739
262 M 18 5.73
7.29
262
65
1.8
716.4
34.3
54.69
6.78
9.84
2.15
1.43
0.501 19.760
3.050
262 M 20 6.34
8.08
262
65
2.0
792.7
37.8
60.51
7.46
9.83
2.15
1.44
0.535 23.134
3.356
262 M 23 7.26
9.24
262
65
2.3
905.8
42.7
69.15
8.45
9.82
2.13
1.44
0.576 28.047
3.801
262 M 25 7.86
10.01
262
65
2.5
980.4
46.0
74.84
9.09
9.80
2.12
1.44
0.598 31.231
4.091
262 M 29 9.06
11.54
262
65
2.9
1127.6
52.2
86.08
10.33
9.78
2.10
1.45
0.637 37.436
4.650
302 M 20 7.86
10.02
302
88
2.0
1360.3
93.0
90.09
13.97
11.59
3.03
2.14
0.474 30.351
6.285
302 M 23 9.01
11.47
302
88
2.3
1556.4
105.8 103.07 15.89
11.58
3.02
2.14
0.528 38.110
7.149
302 M 25 9.76
12.44
302
88
2.5
1686.0
114.1 111.65 17.14
11.57
3.01
2.14
0.560 43.246
7.713
302 M 29 11.27
14.35
302
88
2.9
1942.4
130.3 128.63 19.59
11.55
2.99
2.15
0.611 53.219
8.816
342 M 23 9.73
12.39
342
88
2.3
2090.8
109.3 122.27 16.05
12.92
2.95
1.99
0.492 43.256
7.224
342 M 25 10.55
13.44
342
88
2.5
2265.4
117.9 132.48 17.32
12.91
2.94
2.00
0.522 49.248
7.795
342 M 27 11.37
14.48
342
88
2.7
2438.8
126.3 142.62 18.57
12.90
2.93
2.00
0.547 55.149
8.357
342 M 30 12.58
16.03
342
88
3.0
2696.9
138.8 157.71 20.41
12.88
2.92
2.00
0.579 63.794
9.183
L
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ercings and physical properties

All holes are 18mm diameter for M16 grade 8.8 bolts.
All dimensions are in millimetres.
End fixings and restraint holes are pierced in pairs and positioned
longitudinally to suit requirements.
Upper and lower flange holes are pierced in the centre of the respective
flange width.
Minimum edge distance for all holes is 25mm.
Maximum length of section is 15m.
Minimum length of section is 1.3m.
Consideration should be given to the transportation and handling on site
of long lengths.
Standard drawing/order sheets are available on request.
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Inset and oversail design

Inset design
Mezzanine floors that require the maximum use
of available headroom should be designed using
the Metsec inset floor beam system. In this
system, C-sections are connected within the
framework of primary members thus keeping the
overall depth to a minimum.
Oversail design without cleats

The Metsec oversail floor beam system, designed
for use without cleats offers maximum economy.
The direct connection of C-sections to primary
members may reduce component and installation
cost. The performance of C-sections used in this
system is related to the length of C-section
directly sitting on the main support beam known
as the bearing length and should be a minimum
of 65mm.
Web cleat connection between C-section

secondary beams and hot rolled primary beam
Oversail without cleat connection between C-section

secondary beams and hot rolled primary beam.
Oversail design with top cleats

The Metsec oversail floor beam system should be
considered where there are no restrictions as to
the finished height or depth of the mezzanine
floor construction.
Typical overhang
For single and double span arrangements, the
maximum allowable overhang should be limited
to span/8 with cleats.
Oversail/top cleat connection between C-section

secondary beams and hot rolled primary beam
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Connection details without cleats

Single span arrangement
Double span arrangement
Maximum allowable overhang should be limited to Span/12 without cleats.
35
35
Hot rolled
primary
Bearing
double
span
Deck fixing
The use of self-tapping and drilling screw fixings
permits one easy fixing operation. Fastener
manufacturers offer a series of screw types to suit
the thickness of the Metsec C-sections being
used.
Bearing
single
span
Material weights are provided as guidance for

decking or additional ceiling loads and
confirmation of such weights must be sought
from the flooring material manufacturers.
Board type
Thickness Approx.
Weight
mm
density kg/m2 kN/m2
kg/m3
Hardwood particle
38
760
28.87
0.283
Hardwood particle
25
760
19.00
0.186
Softwood particle
38
700
26.60
0.260
Heavy duty chipboard
38
700
26.60
0.260
30
660
19.80
0.194
25
700
17.50
0.171
Flooring grade chipboard
22
700
15.40
0.151
Flooring grade chipboard
18
700
12.60
0.123
Mineral board fire panel
18
9.70
0.095
Mineral board fire panel
15
8.00
0.078
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Accessories - cleats
Cleat specification
Standard and non-standard cleats can be
supplied for inset (web) floor constructions.
Varies
25
N
25
Standard inset cleats are manufactured from

4mm and 5mm pre-hot dipped galvanised steel,
G275 coating, guaranteed yield strength
350 N/mm2. Non-standard cleats by others or to
special order.
25
All holes are 18mm diameter for M16 bolts

grade 8.8.
30
60
135
25
160
Non-standard cleats can be supplied for oversail

(top) floor construction to special order.
Mezzanine inset (web) cleats

Section series C (mm)
D (mm) N (mm)
MIC 142 4/5
60
110
16.0
Weight (kg)
0.76
MIC 150 4/5
60
110
20.0
0.76
MIC 165 4/5
70
120
22.5
0.83
MIC 172 4/5
70
120
26.0
0.83
MIC 202 4/5
100
150
26.0
1.04
MIC 220 4/5
100
150
35.0
1.04
MIC 232 4/5
130
180
26.0
1.24
MIC 262 4/5
160
210
26.0
1.45
MIC 302 4/5
200
250
26.0
1.73
MIC 342 4/5
240
290
26.0
2.00
C D
D C
25
135
160
30
60
The Mezzanine inset cleat reference is the same

as the section that it is being used in conjunction
with, i.e:
MIC 1724 - 4mm thick inset cleat for a 172 section
MIC 2325 - 5mm thick inset cleat for a 232 section
Mezzanine oversail (top) cleats

Section series A (mm)
116
B (mm) C (mm)
Weight (kg)
MOC 142
49
60
134
0.71
MOC 150
53
60
138
0.72
MOC 165
55
70
150
0.76
MOC 172
59
70
154
0.78
MOC 202
59
100
184
0.89
MOC 220
68
100
193
0.92
MOC 232
59
130
214
1.00
MOC 262
59
160
244
1.11
MOC 302
59
200
284
1.25
B
C
A
25
66
30
25
MOC 342
84
59
240
324
1.40
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Accessories-tie bars
Tie bars must be used in all flooring applications
to prevent the floor beam from twisting.
Tie bars are fitted at mid span location to the
lower web holes of facing sections. Floor beams
must have tie bars installed prior to the laying of
decking materials.
Tie bars are manufactured from 16mm diameter
mild steel to BS EN 10025:2004 grade S 275, post
galvanised and supplied with 4 nuts and
4 washers per bar.
Correct section orientation and tie bar arrangement
Beam centres
Span
2
Span
2
Standard stock sizes

Beam
centres
mm
Actual
length
mm
305
440
350
490
406
540
488
620
525
660
610
750
700
840
Tie bar length
800
940

gauge lines.
1050
1190
For General detailing notes, see page 86
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Services and software
Services and general notes

General detailing information
18mm diameter for M16 bolts and are
gauge lines.
All dimensions for illustrations shown in
millimetres unless otherwise stated.
Clearance between purlins at all joints is
6mm.
End fixing holes are supplied as shown.
For full cleat details see page 57 and 84.
Customer service
Metsec are committed to providing the highest
levels of customer satisfaction and ensure that
our staff are trained to the highest possible levels
in order to assist our customers at all stages of the
design and installation process.
Our sales teams in particular have a thorough
knowledge of our products and should be able to
resolve most of your questions quickly and
professionally.
Metsec Leaders in EDI
Metsecs vast experience in Electronic Data
Interchange has established us as leaders in the
field. Data from Metsecs own detailing software
MetCAM or from specialist 3D draughting
systems can simply be e-mailed to the Metsec
Drawing Office for direct issue to production.
Metsec EDI means the benefits include reduced
time in producing and transferring details.
Also, by eliminating a potential source of errors,
improved efficiency and greater customer
satisfaction is achieved.
Terms and conditions
A copy of the standard Metsec Terms and
Conditions are available for inspection on our
website: www.metsec.com
Research and development
Metsec operate a policy of continuous research
and development reserving the rights to change
the specification for products in this literature
without prior notice.
Company Registration
Metsec plc.
Registered Office: Broadwell Road, Oldbury,
West Midlands B69 4HF.
Company Number: 1551970 (England)
86
Training
CPD accredited by the Construction CPD
Certification Service in the use and application of
Metsec products and MetSPEC design software
can be arranged by contacting Metsec.
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Software
June 2008
user guide
Metsec are pioneers when it comes to the

provision of design software packages. Our first
design package for purlin design was produced
in 1989, since when we have been continually
updating and improving the packages that
we offer.
Today, Metsec produce a number of stand-alone
design software packages including MetSPEC for
purlins, side rails and mezzanine floors.
This package enables the quick and easy design
of purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor joists in
accordance with BS5950-5:1998. It includes
design capability to account for snow drifting,
tiled roof and steep slope analysis along with
automatic wind load calculation in 12 directions
to give fast and accurate solutions to
BS 6399-2:1997. A tutorial to guide users through
the complete design process is also included.
Z and C-sections
for building shell and
mezzanine floor applications
New and improved range
Metsec plc Purlin Division

www.metsec.com
For a free copy of the latest MetSPEC software

please contact Metsec on 0121 601 6000 or visit
our website: www.metsec.com
Metsec plc - Purlin Division

www.metsec.com
Z and C-sections
for building shell and mezzanine floor applications
Z and C-sections
for building shell and
mezzanine floor applications

www.metsec.com

www.metsec.com
Designed and produced by Communication Design Partnership 01959 562777
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Purlin Division
Z and C-Sections for Building Shell Applications
C-Sections for Mezzanine Floors
Tel: +44(0) 121 601 6000
Fax: +44(0) 121 601 6065
purlin@metsec.com
Lattice Joist Division
Lightweight Lattice Joists and Trusses
Tel: +44(0) 121 601 6000
Fax: +44(0) 121 601 6109
lattice@metsec.com
Framing Division
Fast-Track Steel Building Systems
Tel: +44(0) 121 601 6000
Fax: +44(0) 121 601 6021
metsecframing@metsec.com
Metstrut Division
Cable Ladder and Metal Framing Systems
for M&E Support
Tel: +44(0) 121 601 6085
Fax: +44(0) 121 601 6177
metstrut@metsec.com
Hepsec Division
Dry Linings, Partitioning and Ceiling Support
Systems
Tel: +44(0) 2476 585600
Fax: +44(0) 2476 585649
hep@metsec.com
Metsec plc is a member of the Profilform Division

of the voestalpine group with companies in
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, France,
Germany, Russia and the U.S.A.
Copyright METSEC plc 2008
In the interests of a policy of continuous research and development,
Metsec Building Products Ltd reserve the right to change the
specifications in this publication without prior notice.
Metsec plc
Broadwell Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4HF
Tel: 44+ (0) 121 601 6000
Fax: 44+ (0) 121 601 6021
email: purlin@metsec.com
www.metsec.com
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486.

10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Component dimensions and properties 8-9

Roof systems 10-23

Eaves beams 24-27

Side rail systems 28-51

Ancillary items 52-57

Load tables 58-77

Mezzanine floor systems 78-85

Services and software 86-87

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Investing in quality and service

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Introduction and components

Re-use and recycling

Since cold rolled steel sections do not lose their

Metsec and voestalpine both regard the issue of

Our market-leading MetSPEC design software

Furthermore, steel is today one of the Worlds

Independently, as well as with voestalpine,

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

C-section parapet posts 55

C-section brickwork restraints 36

C-section door posts 50

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Introduction and components

Metsec - UK leaders in the

Roof systems 10-23

Eaves beams 24-27

Side rail systems 28-51

Ancillary items 52-57

Load tables 58-77

Mezzanine floor systems 78-85

Round-lok anti-sag rods 16

Side rail support 41

Diagonal tie wires 40

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Z-section dimensions and properties

The section reference of a Z-section 232mm deep

The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the profile

Area Depth Top Bottom

All Metsec Z-section product is

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Introduction and components

C-section dimensions and properties

The section reference of a C-section 232mm deep

The fourth digit is a letter that signifies the

All Metsec C-section product is

Area Depth Flange t

486.10 Technical Manual 01:Layout 1

Z-section purlin jointing arrangements

5 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 15m

Heavy end bay sleeved system

5 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 7.5m

load tables 62-66

2 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 15m

4 Bays minimum and rafter spacing up to 7.5m

load tables 58-61

1 Bay minimum and rafter spacing up to 12m