Steel Building Frame Types

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Modular Rigid Frame

Multi-span rigid frames connected at interior columns. The most economical solution for wide buildings, using interior columns to break the span into manageable segments. Ideal for warehouses and manufacturing facilities where columns don't impede operations.

Best For

Large warehousesManufacturing plantsDistribution centers

Specifications

Span Range
30–80 ft
Relative Span Capacity
30 ft 80 ft

Compare All Frame Types

Frame TypeSpan RangeBest For
Modular Rigid Frame
30–80 ftLarge warehouses, Manufacturing plants, Distribution centers
Clearspan Rigid Frame
40–300+ ftAircraft hangars, Sports arenas, Riding arenas
Single Slope
30–120 ftCommercial buildings, Solar-ready structures, Retail facilities
Lean-To
20–60 ftBuilding expansions, Loading docks, Covered storage
Tapered Beam
Under 60 ftSmall workshops, Storage buildings, Agricultural buildings
Non-Symmetrical
40–150 ftMezzanine buildings, Crane buildings, Mixed-use facilities

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