Light steel production and erection: from factory to site
From drawing to production, from factory to site: the practical side of the work.
Production and erection
Light steel fabrication and erection checklist: how to use Table 10.1
Production and erection
How to choose light gauge steel software: 10 questions before you buy
Production and erection
What is the difference between general CAD and light gauge steel software?
Production and erection
A temporary prop is not permanent bracing: how to keep the frame stable during erection
Production and erection
Strap tension and tensioners: why does slack bracing cause problems?
Production and erection
Why is saving bracing in CAD as a line between two points not enough?
Frequently asked
What are the most common erection mistakes?
The three we focus on most in these articles: unplanned temporary stability, loosely fixed straps and bracing cut on site.
When should the checklist be filled in?
While a defect can still be corrected. Screw and connection checks happen before the lining closes the wall.
About this topic
A correctly calculated structure will not behave as designed if it is erected in the wrong order or fixed loosely. Production and erection are the last link of the design.
These articles cover the checklist, temporary stability, strap tension and how bracing should be held in the model.