Nucor Building Systems Framing Types |
Clearspan - Rigid Frame, Gable (RCG) |
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This tapered member
frame is typically used in clearspan situations from 40 feet
to 150
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feet. It can be either gable or
single slope.
Common roof
slopes of 1/4 to 4 in 12 are offered. When
large clearspan
areas are required for special
industrial and commercialprojects, the Clearspan frame type is
typically the economical choice. The Clearspan can be
used
with either cold-form purlins or open web joists. |
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Clearspan - Rigid Frame, Single Slope (RCS) |
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This tapered member frame
is
typically used in clearspan situations from |
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| 40 feet to
150
feet. Common roof slopes of
1/4 to 4 in 12 are
offered. When
large clearspan areas are required for
special
industrial and commercial
projects, the
Clearspan frametype is typically the economical
choice. A single slope rigid frame is commonly used on retail
centers or as a creative way of adding to an existing
structure. The Clearspan can be used with either cold-form
purlins or open web joists. |
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Modular - Rigid Frame,
Gable (RMG) |
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The solid web rigid frame with
interior columns provides multiple spans |
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on wider buildings.
It can be either
gable or single slope. This
frame type
is economical with
individual spans of 40 feet
to 80
feet and building widths from 80 feet to 300 feet plus. Roof
slopes are 1/4 to 1 in 12.The Modular frame can be used with
either cold-form purlins or open web joists. |
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Lean-to (LCS) |
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The Lean-to frame joins to and
is supported
by a main building
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| frame. Common spans are
20 feet to
60 feet.
The lean-to differs from the
single slope in
that it must be
supported on the high side by
an
adjoining building column. |
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Tapered Beam (TCG) |
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This straight column rigid frame is designed
for maximum efficiency |
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| of interior space. It is suitable for
all types of small buildings that require clearspans from 20
feet to 60 feet. Roof slopes of 1/4 to 1 in 12 are available.
The Tapered Beam frame is ideal for partitioning
interior bays and small crane support systems. |
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