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+== Preliminary Sizing of Elements ==
-'''== Preliminary Sizing of Elements =='''
-'''Portal frame'''
+== Organizations ==
-Steel portal frames are capable of spanning large distances. They are
-used in the construction of factories and warehouses, and other low-rise
-buildings that require wide spans. Wall and roof bracing is normally
-provided in selected bays, often at the end of buildings. Additional
-vertical column or beam sections may be introduced at the gables
-(wind posts) to support cladding on end walls.
-Roof beams (rafters) and columns are usually fabricated from rolled
+* [http://www.aisc.org American Institute of Steel Construction]
-steel sections, while purlins and cladding rails are usually in light
+* [http://www.steel.org American Iron and Steel Institute]
-steel sections. Liner trays may be used as an alternative to cladding
+* [http://www.esdep.org/members/master/toc.htm ESDEP (The European Steel Design Education Programme)] - very detailed commentary of various aspects of steel construction
-rails.
-Cladding materials include built-up cladding systems (as shown),
+== External Links ==
-composite cladding panels, and masonry.
-Small single storey industrial buildings can also be constructed
+* [http://www.steeltips.org Steel Tips] - various reports and tips on steel construction provided by Structural Steel Educational Council based in California, USA
-using light steel sections for the columns and rafters
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