SPECIFICATIONS

FOR PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS

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INTRODUCTION
This section encompasses some of the requirements for Pre-Engineered Building
(PEB) system to be employed in the Workshops & Warehouse Buildings located in
the Depot Area. These specifications are to be read in conjunction with special
provisions SP413. In general, these requirements include the codes & standards
for the design of Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), material specifications, design
loads, deflection limitations, Weather-proofing to achieve water-tight joints, joints
of Wall & Roof sheet, corrosion protection of the steel members, fabrication,
storage & Protection requirements etc.
These Pre-Engineered Structures with all their accessories will be designed,
manufactured, shipped (as needed) and erected by the Manufacturer / Contractor
(Certified Builder). The Contractor shall also be responsible to supply and install
all other items not specifically mentioned in these documents but which are
necessary for proper completion of the works.

BUILDING DIMENSIONS
The building length, width, height and roof slope will be as per Tender drawings.
Bracing at wall and roof will be cross bracing made of Rod / Cable / Angle section.
Bracing shall be avoided at interlinks, vestibule and service gates etc.

CODES AND STANDARDS

All pre-engineered metal building shall be designed in accordance with the
following codes and standards:

Manual of Steel Construction Latest Edition

By American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC)

Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, ANSI/AISC 360-10

By American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC)

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Cold Formed Steel design Manual (Latest Ed.)

By American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

Structural Welding Code - Steel Manual (Latest Ed.)

By American Welding Society (AWS)

Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7-10
By American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Uniform Building Code (UBC-1997)

Building Code of Pakistan, Seismic Provisions (2007)

MATERIAL PROPERTIES
All materials shall comply with the latest provisions of relevant ASTM Standards
as specified hereunder:

a)

Hot Rolled Steel Sections

ASTM A36 / A572

b)

Built up Steel Sections

ASTM A572

c)

Cold Formed Steel Sections

ASTM A607

d)

Exterior Wall & Roof Panels

ASTM A653 / A792

e)

Anchor Bolts

ASTM F1554

f)

High Strength Structural Bolts

ASTM A325 / A449 / A490

g)

X - Bracing
Rods

ASTM A615

Angles

ASTM A572

Cables

ASTM A475 Extra High Strength

DESIGN LOADS
Dead Loads

Self-weight of Structure:
It comprises of structural frame, Sheeting and other supporting members.

Mezzanine RC Floor Slab, Floor Finish along with partition walls 6.0

KN/m2.

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Live Loads

On Roof

1.0 kN/m2

On Frame

1.0 kN/m2

On Mezzanine Floor

4.0 kN/m2

Collateral Loads
These loads include weight of space truss, lights billboards, etc to be suspended
from the roofing system.
Roof

1.2 KN/m2

Wind Loads
Wind Load Shall be calculated according to ASCE 7-10 requirements with
following parameters:
Basic Wind Speed (V)

= 160 km/hr

Exposure Category

=C

Importance Factor (I)

= 1.0

Earthquake Loads
Earthquake Loads shall be calculated according to the requirements of Building
Code of Pakistan, Seismic Provisions (2007) with following parameters
Seismic Zone Factor (Z)

= 2a

Soil Profile Type

= SD

Importance Factor (I)

= 1.0

Parameters R & T shall be set according to the basic structural system adopted.
Temperature Loads
Yearly maximum and minimum temperature variations are as follows.
Minimum Ambient Temperature

0 oC
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Maximum Ambient Temperature

6

44oC

SERVICEABILITY LIMITS
Deflections shall be within the following limits:
A.

Vertical Deflections due to Live Loads

(i)

Purlins:

Supporting metal roof only

L/360

Supporting ceiling tiles

L/360

Supporting plaster/drywall ceiling

L/360

(ii)

Rafters:

Supporting metal roof only

L/360

Supporting ceiling tiles

L/360

Supporting plaster/drywall ceiling

L/360

While members are loaded with live load as well as dead load the
deflection should not exceed the maximum allowable deflection of L/240.
B.

Horizontal Deflections/Sway
(i)

Wall Panels:
For 50 year Design Wind Pressure

(ii)

L/120

Girts:
For 50 year Design Wind Pressure

(iii)

Girts Supporting metal wall

Girts Supporting masonry wall

L/120
L/240

Frame:
For 50 year Design Wind Pressure

H/100
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WEATHER-PROOFING
Joints between exterior Pre-Engineered Metal Building components and other
adjacent components and materials, except flashing of metal wall panels and
intersecting built-up roofs, shall be designed for and shall receive sealing tapes,
gaskets, sealant materials, metal flashing and other methods of sealing as
required to provide watertight joints.

ROOF & WALL JOINTS

All side laps shall be laid away from prevailing winds. All side laps, end laps and
self-flashing windows shall be 6mm wide x 5mm thick, composed of synthetic
rubbers, plasticisers and inert fillers. Sealers shall be non-asphaltic, nonshrinking, non-drying and non-toxic and shall have superior adhesion to metals,
plastics and painted surfaces.

SHEETING FOR ROOF & WALLS

Typical roof, wall and liner panels shall be colour coated, 26 gauge (min.)
galvanized coated steel ribbed panels. Sheeting for roof & walls shall be made up
of sandwich panels manufactured using the press injection method to produce
rigid insulating core between exterior steel facings. Insulating material shall be
made up of at least 100mm thick rock wool (or approved) material having a total
density of at least 110 kg/m3. Zinc coating shall be by hot dip galvanization
process G90 (275g/m2).
The insulation material shall neither promote nor accelerate corrosion on steel.
The insulation shall be tough, resilient, dimensionally stable and have a high
ageing resistance. It shall be odorless, non-hygroscopic, chemically inert and
resistant to humidity, corrosive vapours, moisture and insects. The insulation shall
be easy to install and can be cut with an ordinary knife to allow installations on
special profiles and curves etc.

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The actual details of these designs by the tenderers will be given due weightage
during the technical and financial evaluation of the tenders, keeping in view the
actual engineering and performance characteristics of the proposed designs.
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WINDOWS & VENTILATORS

Aluminium glazed windows, specifically designed for installation with exterior wall
panels, as shown on the layout drawings shall be provided by the PEB Contractor.
Windows shall be singleslide self-flashing with preglazed clear glass and
removable half insect screen, complete with latching device and weather stripping.
At least 2.4mm DSB clear glass using vinyl glazing beads shall be fitted in
windows. All structural members shall be extruded aluminium with a minimum
thickness of 1.0mm, assembled with screws and sealed at junctions, and shall
meet the requirements of American Aluminium Manufacturers Association
Specifications.

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DOORS
Equipment, personnel and roll-up doors shall be provided at locations as shown in
the drawings by the PEB Contractor. Door leaves shall be at least 45mm thick, full
flush, fabricated from galvanized steel (20 gauge) including the base steel and
zinc coating. Doors shall have a solid core of rigid polyurethane to completely fill
the inside of door.
Single leaf doors shall be provided with cylindrical lock set which meet or exceed
U.S Federal Specifications. Double leaf doors shall be furnished with a cylindrical
lock set on one leaf and a cylindrical handle set on the other leaf.
Sliding Doors shall be constructed from cold formed channel or Z-shaped steel
framing having minimum yield strength of 345MPa. The framing shall be covered
on the outer face with panels as specified for the wall. Door leaf covering the
framed opening of the door shall slide in opposite direction as double slide door.

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Adequate weather sealing shall be provided at center and at ends by neoprene

rubber closures and strips.
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STEEL WORK FINISH

All primary and secondary steel members shall be cleaned, galvanized and
painted at factory with for corrosion protection during transportation. Flashing
and/or trim shall be furnished at the rake, corners, eaves, framed openings and
wherever necessary to provide weather tightness and finished appearance.
Colour coated steel for flashing, metal closure, trim and other miscellaneous uses
shall be at least 26 gauge of the same specifications as he roof and wall covering
material.

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APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS
Design data required from the PEB supplier for the necessary approval by the
ENGINEER or its representative shall be as follows:
a) Detailed structural analysis and design calculations for all structural components
of the metal building. Foundation reactions are also required for the design of
footings. Contractor shall submit these calculations as well as approval drawings
within three (03) weeks from the project kick-off.
b) Detailed working drawings to be submitted within eight (08) weeks from the project
kick-off.
c) Shop drawings, erection drawings and erection manuals showing complete
erection layout, installation, instructions and details of connections. Details and
layouts shall show the steel framing location and markings of panels and other
component parts to correspond with sequence and procedure for erection. Shop
drawings shall show connections with adjoining work.
d) Letter of Certification for building design mentioning the codes, design loads and
design criteria to which the building has been designed. This document shall be
approved and duly stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer.
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e) Approval by the Engineer or its representation of shop drawings or erection

drawings prepared by the fabricator indicates that the fabricator has correctly
interpreted the general layout and framing of the metal building specified in the
contract requirements and is released by the Engineer to start fabrication. This
approval does not constitute the Engineers or its representatives acceptance of
any responsibility for the design adequacy of any structural components designed
by the Metal Building Supplier. The Metal Building Supplier is responsible for all
structural design services performed by it on this project. Approval does not
relieve the fabricator of the responsibility for accuracy of detailed dimensions on
shop drawings, nor the general fit-up of parts to be assembled on the site.

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FABRICATION
Fabrication and erection of work shall be coordinated with related work of other
trades. Cutouts and supplemental reinforcement shall be provided as required to
accommodate materials and work specified in other sections of the specification.

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PROTECTION OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

Dissimilar materials which are not compatible with adjoining materials when
exposed to moisture shall be separated by means of coatings, gaskets, or other
effective means.

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STORAGE AND PROTECTION

Materials stored on site before erection shall be stacked and covered with suitable
weather tight covering. Metal panels shall be stored in such a manner so that any
accumulated water will drain off. Panels shall not be stored in contact with
materials that cause staining. Materials having defects or damages that affect
appearance, serviceability or use will be rejected.

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WARRANTY
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Prefabricated metal building shall be warranted against defects in materials and

workmanship and that after erection work shall be weather tight and shall be
subject to the terms of the warranty clause in general conditions of the contract,
except that the defects liability period shall be five years.
Metal Building components shall be capable of supporting design loads without
permanent deformation, loss of water-tightness, or disengagement of any part of
installation.

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