Steel Service Hall for Trams

Structural analysis and design of a two-bay steel hall intended for tram maintenance, modeled in RFEM.

Author	Aleš Jílek
University	CTU \| Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Republic

The service hall model designed by Aleš Jílek as part of the Dlubal Talent competition shows the structure with a focus on steel components, and the contestant is presenting it as his Bachelor's thesis.

Model of Service Hall as Student Project

Structural Design

The structure is designed as a two-bay asymmetrical hall, with the main bay designed as a two-hinged frame resting on hinged foundation footings. The service area is connected via a hinged joint and features a composite cross-section consisting of a steel joist and a reinforced concrete slab.

A model of a two-bay steel hall for tram maintenance created in RFEM 5.

Steel Hall for Tram: Model and Design

Loads and Design

The loads were determined according to the Eurocodes and include snow, wind, overpressure, and underpressure, as well as initial column imperfections. A model in RFEM was used to calculate the internal forces, which were subsequently designed manually using the RF-STEEL Members module.

A steel two-bay hall designed for tram maintenance, modeled in RFEM 5.

Steel Two-Bay Tram Depot

This student project is included in the Dlubal Talent CTU 2026 competition.

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