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Portal Frames: Vivek Kamlesh Karelia

This document defines and describes portal frames. Portal frames are continuous frames with restrained joints between vertical support members and spanning members. They are commonly used as low-rise structures for industrial, storage, warehouse and commercial buildings, comprising columns connected by moment-resisting joints to horizontal or pitched rafters. Resistance to lateral and vertical forces is provided by rigid connections and member bending stiffness increased by haunches.

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Portal Frames: Vivek Kamlesh Karelia

This document defines and describes portal frames. Portal frames are continuous frames with restrained joints between vertical support members and spanning members. They are commonly used as low-rise structures for industrial, storage, warehouse and commercial buildings, comprising columns connected by moment-resisting joints to horizontal or pitched rafters. Resistance to lateral and vertical forces is provided by rigid connections and member bending stiffness increased by haunches.

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Vivek Kamlesh Karelia

Fifth year B.Arch


Roll no 13
Asmita college of architecture
PORTAL FRAMES
18/07/2014

PORTAL FRAMES

Definition A continuous frame which has restrained jointed between vertical supporting
members and the spanning members.
Portal frames are generally low-rise structures, comprising columns and horizontal or
pitched rafters, connected by moment-resisting connections.
Resistance to lateral and vertical actions is provided by the rigidity of the connections and
the bending stiffness of the members, which is increased by a suitable haunch or
deepening of the rafter sections.
This form of continuous frame structure is stable in its plane and provides a clear span that
is unobstructed by bracing.
They are very efficient for enclosing large volumes; therefore they are often used for industrial sheds,
storage, ware houses and commercial applications as well as for agricultural purposes.

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