Supporting Structure of Single-Story Warehouse Hall – Bachelor’s Thesis by František Hovorka
Designing a steel structure for a warehouse hall is no easy task, but František Hovorka from the Czech Technical University College of Civil Engineering successfully tackled it in his bachelor’s thesis. By first conducting a thorough load analysis, he laid the groundwork for the entire design of the hall's roof and wall cladding, the main frame, bracing, and partition wall components.
The design was carried out using RFEM 6, leveraging finite element methods to ensure precise and reliable results. Using S235JR steel profiles from the RFEM library, František designed the structure to meet serviceability limits, with checks on frame corners and stiffeners ensuring strength and stability.
One of the critical elements of the design was determining the maximum deflection, where the vertical deflection was limited to 72 mm (l/250) and the horizontal deflection to 56.5 mm (l/150). The bracings were also analyzed for slenderness with a limitation of i = Lcr / 250, ensuring their performance in real-world conditions.
This project is an excellent example of how Dlubal's software can be effectively used in university studies for the structural analysis and design of steel structures. It shows how powerful tools can bring precision and innovation to engineering education.
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