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Introduction
dear Valued customer, Welcome to the Albion Sections technical manual. our latest brochure is the result of advancements made in our ongoing development Program. driven by commercial economy and using the higher grade S450 material, extensive full scale testing has been undertaken at birmingham University, under the supervision of dr Jian Yang. Although section depths remain the same, some flange widths have been reduced, to provide a more efficient strength/weight ratio. this, coupled with relatively minor changes to our standard sleeve details, provides a better cost effective solution. Additional gauges are now incorporated within our range, keeping Albion Sections as the cold rolled solution providing the largest choice of economically designed sections available. the standard zed and lipped channel section range offers products from 120mm to 400mm deep and 1.2mm to 3.2mm thick. due to investment in state of the art rolling and punching facilities we are able to offer a solution using both m12 and m16 bolts, with you, the customer, able to specify your preference in bolt diameter in sections up to 245mm deep. our fully dynamic pre-punch facilities also provide alternatives when considering non standard details, when using specialised cladding systems and in and around door and window openings. We at Albion are proud of our market leading delivery commitment. Planned expenditure this year has been commissioned and will provide an additional 6000 tonnes of capacity at our headquarters here in West bromwich. We also offer a full manufacturing facility in lisburn, northern ireland. this facility, opened January 2009, has capacity to support the comprehensive Albion range independently. the Albion Sigma Purlin System, launched early 2009, provides a purlin solution with a high strength/weight ratio and reduced accessory requirements. our market leading stud and track system provides effective options for infill panelling and specialised rainscreen claddings. We also offer design, detailing and installation of the system via our Associate companies. our in-house designers and sales personnel will be happy to discuss particular projects. brochure and software downloads, together with further information about Albion Sections, can be found at www.albionsections.co.uk We encourage any feedback regarding the experience of choosing Albion products; please feel free to contact us. thank you for your interest in Albion Sections. Yours Sincerely,
managing director

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John Jones

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contents

Z Purlins, C Sections & Eaves Beams

zed section dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C section dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 eaves beams dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 component weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 product range
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6&7

connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 typical jointing layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 9 zed standard details and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 & 11 C section standard details and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 & 13 standard cleat details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 eaves beam standard details and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 cleats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 mono pitched roof, typical layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 tiled roof, restraint recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 non restraining cladding system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 anti sag bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 & 20 long roof slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 side rail supports/eaves struts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 & 22 diagonal tie wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 & 24 cleader angles and rafter stays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 firewall rail system/sleeve details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 horizontal cladding support systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28 & 29 vertical rail assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 window trimmers & door posts/counterformed holes . . . . . . . 31 typical eaves/gutter details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 examples of C section applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 top hat profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 cladding material weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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zed and c sections

Albion Sections zed and c section are manufactured by cold roll forming pre-hot dipped galvanised steel S450 having a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 450N/mm2 and a Z275 galvanised coating .
FLANGE

FLANGE

DEPTH

THICKNESS LIP
LIP

THICKNESS

Sections marked are available with 'Polycoat' or Z600 galvanised coating finish. Contact albion for details.

DEPTH THICKNESS LIP

LIP

THICKNES

Zed section dimensions

SECtion rEF WEigHt Kg/m DEPtH mm FLangE mm LiPS mm tHiCKnESS mm

C section dimensions
SECtion rEF WEigHt Kg/m DEPtH mm FLangE mm LiPS mm tHiCKnESS mm

Z12515 Z12516 Z14613 Z14614 Z14615 Z14616 Z14618 Z14620 Z17613 Z17614 Z17615 Z17616 Z17618 Z17620 Z17623 Z17625 Z20613 Z20614 Z20615 Z20616 Z20618 Z20620 Z20623 Z20625 Z22614 Z22615 Z22616 Z22618 Z22620 Z22623 Z22625 Z24615 Z24616 Z24618 Z24620 Z24623 Z24625 Z24630 Z26616 Z26618 Z26620 Z26623 Z26625 Z26630 Z30718 Z30720 Z30723 Z30725 Z30730 Z34118 Z34120 Z34123 Z34125 Z34130 Z40120 Z40123 Z40125 Z40130 Z40132
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2 .80 2 .98 3 .06 3 .28 3 .51 3 .73 4 .18 4 .62 3 .36 3 .61 3 .86 4 .11 4 .60 5 .09 5 .81 6 .28 3 .67 3 .94 4 .22 4 .49 5 .02 5 .56 6 .35 6 .87 4 .22 4 .51 4 .80 5 .38 5 .95 6 .80 7 .36 4 .69 4 .99 5 .59 6 .19 7 .07 7 .65 9 .09 5 .30 5 .94 6 .58 7 .52 8 .14 9 .68 6 .72 7 .44 8 .51 9 .22 10 .97 8 .35 9 .25 10 .59 11 .48 13 .68 10 .11 11 .58 12 .56 14 .98 15 .94

120 120 145 145 145 145 145 145 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 265 265 265 265 265 265 300 300 300 300 300 345 345 345 345 345 400 400 400 400 400

50 50 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

15 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

1 .5 1 .6 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 3 .2

C12515 C12516 C14613 C14614 C14615 C14616 C14618 C14620 C17613 C17614 C17615 C17616 C17618 C17620 C17623 C17625 C20613 C20614 C20615 C20616 C20618 C20620 C20623 C20625 C22614 C22615 C22616 C22618 C22620 C22623 C22625 C24615 C24616 C24618 C24620 C24623 C24625 C24630 C26616 C26618 C26620 C26623 C26625 C26630 C30718 C30720 C30723 C30725 C30730 C34118 C34120 C34123 C34125 C34130 C40120 C40123 C40125 C40130 C40132

2 .80 2 .98 3 .06 3 .28 3 .51 3 .73 4 .18 4 .62 3 .36 3 .61 3 .86 4 .11 4 .60 5 .09 5 .81 6 .28 3 .67 3 .94 4 .22 4 .49 5 .02 5 .56 6 .35 6 .87 4 .22 4 .51 4 .80 5 .38 5 .95 6 .80 7 .36 4 .69 4 .99 5 .59 6 .19 7 .07 7 .65 9 .09 5 .30 5 .94 6 .58 7 .52 8 .14 9 .68 6 .72 7 .44 8 .51 9 .22 10 .97 8 .35 9 .25 10 .59 11 .48 13 .68 10 .11 11 .58 12 .56 14 .98 15 .94

120 120 145 145 145 145 145 145 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 265 265 265 265 265 265 300 300 300 300 300 345 345 345 345 345 400 400 400 400 400

50 50 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 62 .5 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

15 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

1 .5 1 .6 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .3 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .4 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 1 .5 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .6 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 1 .8 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 2 .0 2 .3 2 .5 3 .0 3 .2

eaves beam systems

Albion Sections eaves beams have been designed symmetrically so that they can be used in many different situations . They can be effectively used as gutter supports, parapet rails, fixed in pairs as compound beams or valley beams, column ties and wall restraints .

dimensions of eaves beams

SECtion rEF WEigHt Kg/m a mm b mm t mm

EB20018 EB20020 EB20025 EB20030 EB24020 EB24025 EB24030 EB30020 EB30025 EB30030

6 .38 7 .03 8 .64 10 .17 7 .66 9 .42 11 .12 8 .76 10 .79 12 .76

200 200 200 200 240 240 240 300 300 300

45 45 45 45 65 65 65 75 75 75

1 .80 2 .00 2 .50 3 .00 2 .00 2 .50 3 .00 2 .00 2 .50 3 .00

EB20020 is available with 'Polycoat' or Z600 galvanised finish. Contact albion for details.

using the Albion eaves beam avoids the need for counterformed holes and packing plates.

albion tip

* 100mm for 200 and 240 deep section 105mm for 300 deep section *
24

b
5 16

= -20 (downwards) to +26 (upwards)

b
24

*
section profile
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component weights
zed and channel sections zedorand channel sections Z C
Z or C SECtion SECTION rEF REF

HEB SLEEVE HEB SyStEM Z StD SLEEVE Wt. innEr Bay ENDEnD Bay DEPtH SECTION WT. Wt. STD SLEEVE WT. SECtion Z DEPTH INNER BAY BAY mm mm Kg/m Kg/m Kg/each Kg each

CCStD SLEEVEWT. STD SLEEVE Wt. Kg each Kg/each

eaves beam eaves beam DEPtH SECtion

EB20018 EB20018 EB20020 EB20020 EB20025 EB20025 EB20030 EB20030 EB24020 EB24020 EB24025 EB24025 EB24030 EB24030 EB30020 EB30020 EB30025 EB30025 EB30030 EB30030
rEF SECTION REF mm DEPTH mm

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12515 12515 12516 12516 14613 14613 14614 14614 14615 14615 14616 14616 14618 14618 14620 14620 17613 17613 17614 17614 17615 17615 17616 17616 17618 17618 17620 17620 17623 17623 17625 17625 20613 20714 20614 20715 20615 20716 20616 20718 20618 20720 20620 20723 20623 20725 20625 22715 22614 22716 22615 22718 22616 22720 22618 22723 22620 22725 22623 24716 22625 24718 24615 24720 24616 24723 24618 24725 24620 24728 24623 26716 24625 26718 24630 26720 26616 26723 26618 26725 26620 26728 26623 30718 26625 30720 26630 30723 30718 30725 30720 30728 30723 30730 30725 34118 30730 34120 34118 34123 34120 34125 34123 34128 34125 34130 34130 40020 40120 40123 40123 40125 40125 40128 40130 40130 40132 40132

120 120 120 120 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 175 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 240 225 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 265 240 265 240 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 265 300 265 300 265 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 345 300 345 345 345 345 345 345 345 345 345 345 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400

2.872 .80 3.062 .98 3.113 .06 3.353 .28 3.583 .51 3.813 .73 4.284 .18 4.744 .62 3.423 .36 3.683 .61 3.933 .86 4.194 .11 4.704 .60 5.215 .09 5.975 .81 6.486 .28 4.223 .67 4.523 .94 4.824 .22 5.414 .49 6.005 .02 6.885 .56 7.466 .35 4.826 .87 5.134 .22 5.764 .51 6.394 .80 7.335 .38 7.955 .95 5.326 .80 5.977 .36 6.634 .69 7.604 .99 8.245 .59 9.216 .19 5.637 .07 6.337 .65 7.029 .09 8.055 .30 8.735 .94 9.756 .58 6.827 .52 7.578 .14 8.689 .68 9.426 .72 10.527 .44 11.268 .51 8.459 .22 10 .97 9.37 10.768 .35 11.689 .25 10 .59 13.05 11 .48 13.97 13 .68 10.24 10 .11 11.75 11 .58 12.76 12 .56 14.26 14 .98 15.26 15 .94 16.26

0.98 1.04 1.02 1.1 1.18 1.25 1.41 1.57 1.79 1.93 2.06 2.2 2.48 2.75 3.16 3.44 2.24 2.4 2.56 2.88 3.2 3.68 4.01 2.59 2.76 3.11 3.45 3.97 4.31 3.33 3.75 4.17 4.79 5.21 5.84 4.41 4.96 5.51 6.34 6.89 7.71 6.04 6.71 7.72 8.39 9.39 10.06 7.94 8.82 10.14 11.02 12.35 13.23 12.23 14.06 15.29 17.12 18.35 19.57

1 .13 1 .20 1 .20 1 .29 1 .38 1 .47 1 .64 1 .82 2 .00 2 .14 2 .29 2 .44 2 .73 3 .02 3 .44 3 .72 2 .19 2 .35 2 .52 2 .68 3 .00 3 .31 3 .78 4 .09 2 .53 2 .70 2 .88 3 .22 3 .56 4 .07 4 .40 3 .26 3 .47 3 .88 4 .30 4 .91 5 .32 6 .31 4 .76 5 .33 5 .90 6 .75 7 .30 8 .67 6 .87 7 .61 8 .70 9 .42 11 .21 9 .43 10 .44 11 .96 12 .96 15 .44 13 .63 15 .61 16 .92 20 .18 21 .47

1.52 1 .80 1.64 1 .93 1.75 2 .06 1.87 2 .19 2.11 2 .45 2.34 2 .71 2.08 2 .32 2.24 2 .49 2.4 2 .66 2.56 2 .83 2.88 3 .17 3.19 3 .50 3.67 4 .00 3.99 4 .32 3.2 3 .13 3.43 3 .36 3.66 3 .59 4.12 3 .82 4.57 4 .28 5.26 4 .73 5.72 5 .40 3.69 5 .84 3.94 3 .61 4.43 3 .86 4.92 4 .10 5.66 4 .60 6.16 5 .08 4.46 5 .81 5.02 6 .28 5.58 4 .36 6.42 4 .64 6.98 5 .20 7.81 5 .75 4.73 6 .58 5.32 7 .12 5.91 8 .45 6.79 5 .10 7.39 5 .72 8.27 6 .33 6.94 7 .23 7.71 7 .83 8.87 9 .30 9.64 7 .89 10.8 8 .74 11.5710 .00 9.210 .83 10.2312 .89 11.7610 .93 12.7812 .11 14.3213 .87 15.3415 .03 13.9817 .91 16.0715 .57 17.4717 .84 19.5719 .34 20.9723 .06 22.3624 .53

2 .29 1.94 2 .46 2.08 2 .63 2.23 2 .79 2.38 3 .12 2.68 3 .45 2.98 3 .13 2.81 3 .37 3.02 3 .60 3.24 3 .83 3.45 4 .28 3.89 4 .73 4.32 5 .40 4.97 5 .84 5.4 4 .06 4.16 4 .36 4.46 4 .66 4.75 4 .96 5.35 5 .56 5.94 6 .15 6.83 7 .02 7.43 7 .59 4.8 4 .69 5.12 5 .01 5.76 5 .33 6.4 5 .97 7.36 6 .61 8 7 .55 5.98 8 .17 6.72 5 .84 7.47 6 .22 8.59 6 .96 9.34 7 .70 10.46 8 .80 6.89 9 .53 7.75 11 .31 8.61 7 .44 9.9 8 .33 10.76 9 .22 12.06 10 .54 9.44 11 .41 10.49 13 .55 12.06 10 .74 13.11 11 .89 14.68 13 .60 15.73 14 .73 12.47 17 .53 13.86 14 .81 15.94 16 .41 17.32 18 .79 19.4 20 .37 20.79 24 .27 19.22 21 .41 22.1 24 .53 24.02 26 .60 26.91 31 .71 28.83 33 .73 30.75

1 .0 0.98 1 .1 1.04 1 .5 1.52 1 .7 1.64 1 .8 1.75 1 .9 1.87 2 .1 2.11 2 .3 2.34 2 .2 2.19 2 .4 2.36 2 .5 2.52 2 .7 2.69 3 .0 3.03 3 .4 3.37 3 .9 3.87 4 .2 4.21 2 .4 2.6 2 .6 2.79 2 .8 2.98 3 .0 3.35 3 .4 3.72 3 .7 4.28 4 .3 4.65 4 .6 3.69 3 .5 3.94 3 .7 4.43 4 .0 4.92 4 .4 5.66 4 .9 6.16 5 .6 4.46 6 .1 5.02 4 .2 5.58 4 .5 6.42 5 .0 6.98 5 .6 8.54 6 .4 5.4 6 .9 6.07 8 .3 6.75 5 .3 7.76 6 .0 8.43 6 .6 9.45 7 .6 6.65 8 .2 7.39 9 .8 8.5 6 .7 9.24 7 .4 10.35 8 .5 11.08 9 .3 8.27 11 .1 9.19 8 .3 10.57 9 .2 11.49 10 .6 12.86 11 .5 13.78 13 .7 13.44 13 .5 15.45 15 .5 16.8 16 .9 18.81 20 .2 20.16 21 .5 21.5

200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 240 240 240 240 240 240 300 300 300 300 300 300

WEigHt Kg/m WEIGHT Kg/m

6 .38 6.64 7 .03 7.36 8 .64 9.16 10 .17 10.95 7 .66 7.99 9 .42 9.95 11 .12 11.89 8 .76 9.08 10 .79 11.31 12 .76 13.54

purlin/rail cleats
TO SUIT FLAT purlin/rail cleats DEPTH Kg/each ANGLE Kg/each

to Suit 120 DEPtH

145 120 175

FLat 0.70 Kg/ each

145 200 175 225 200 240 225 265 240 300 265 345 300 400 345 400

0.80 0 .71 0.95 0 .79 1.08

angLE 1.12 Kg/each

1.21 1 .10 1.37 1 .18 1.50

0 .96 1.15 1 .09 1.72 1 .16 2.66 1 .73 3.60 2 .36 2.34 2 .68 3.10 3 .11 3 .63

1 .35 1.57 1 .48 2.28 1 .55 3.36 2 .24 4.30 2 .97 3.04 3 .30 3.80 3 .72 4 .24

accessories
side rail supports eaves struts speed fix anti sag rods diagonal tie wires cleader angle 45x45x2 cleader angle 75x75x2 rafter/column stays M12 all thread

WEIGHT Kg/m

1.6 1.6 0.5 0.1 + (0.8Kg end cleats) 1.34 2.30 1.34 0.71

product range
roof purlins apex tie

cleader rail

eaves beam

side rails

cleader rail

horizontal cladding supports

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product range
speed fix anti-sag bar eaves strut

side rail support

door trimmer
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window trimmer

diagonal tie wire

purlins/side rails
connections

sleeved connection

system & jointing layouts sleeved system (purlins & rails)

Note: That in both sleeve systems, sleeves are provided to all purlins on the penultimate rafter

single span with staggered sleeve arrangement

single/double span with staggered sleeve arrangement

The sleeved system is the most popular and widely specified system for buildings of 2 bays or more. It provides a cost effective solution combined with ease of detailing to many building designs.

double span butt joint system (purlins & rails)

The double span butt joint system is not as efficient in load carrying capacity when compared to the sleeved system, however, when load criteria allows choice of system then this is the more cost effective, saving on component parts and site erection time.

single span butted system (purlins & rails)

The single span butted purlin/rail (non continuous system) is the most simple of all the systems. Used generally for shorter spans or where lighter loads apply as in agricutural buildings. It is economical, easily detailed and purlins can be fitted either over the rafters or between the rafter webs.

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purlins/side rails
heavy end bay system & jointing layouts (purlins only)
All end bay purlins single span. Inner bay purlins single span or double span. All joints to be fully sleeved.

typical sleeving arrangement

heavy end bay section

other cleats omitted for clarity heavy end bay sleeve

lighter inner bay section inner bay sleeve

The heavy end bay system offers an economic solution to the larger and multispan type building, with the inner bays being of a lighter gauge material. The system caters for spans up to 15m dependant on loading criteria, and is a fully continuous purlin system, with sleeves at every joint. G The penultimate rafter is sleeved with a longer sleeve of a F heavier gauge equal to the end bay purlins to cater for the all purlins single span C D higher moments in the end bay. The inner bay sleeves are slightly longer than standard sleeves with double hole punchings E for sleeve connection, and are of the same lighter gauge as 64 B intermediate purlins. 29 For the system to perform economically only buildings with a minimum of five bays should be considered. The heavy end bay system can also be supplied with the inner bay purlins double spanning with single span purlins introduced to stagger the rigid joints; as shown in the diagram.

heavy end bay sleeve typical dimensions

A

29

end bay sleeves heavy gauge

Section A B C Refbay purlins double span mm mm mm inner 146 176 207 227 247 307 802 992 1172 1172 1312 1632 340 435 525 525 595 755 85 115 115 115 150 200 D mm 145 175 200 225 240 300 E mm 33 33 43 43 48 54 F mm 27 27 42 67 42 46 G mm 55 55 60 60 60 60

inner bay sleeves lighter gauge

Note: Rigid joint of double span purlins can be in line but Section A B C D E F rafters need to be checked for extra stress. Ref mm mm mm mm mm mm 146 176 207 227 247 307 630 734 902 902 980 1084 254 306 : 390 390 429 481 85 115 115 115 150 200 145 175 200 225 240 300 33 33 43 43 48 54 27 27 42 67 42 46

G mm 55 55 60 60 60 60

if in any doubt of any system please contact our technical design department
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single span butted system (purlins & rails)

zed purlins/side rails

holes and dimensions for typical single span sleeved purlins and rails with central sag bar holes. butted purlins and rails are identical except only two bolt end connections required. Purlins and rails are available up to 16 meters maximum, but it is recommended that because of transportation and handling, 120 and 145 series be limited to 10m maximum.
span

zed purlins and side rails

30 3

50
33mm back mark if required

Purlin and rail assembly bolts:for Sections up to and including 246 series either m12 grade 8.8 or m16 grade 4.6 my be used. Sections 266 series and above m16 grade 4.6 only. holes 14mm for m12 bolts and 18mm for m16 bolts.

125 series

120

60 30 40 3
150

150 29 3

29

62.5

146 series

145

65 40 40 3
150

150 29 3

33mm back mark if required

29

62.5

176 series

175

95 40 3 42.5
255

255 29 3 65

33mm back mark if required

29

206 series

200 115
42.5

255

255 29 3 65

33mm back mark if required

29 3 55

226 series

225 115
55

255

255 29 3 65

33mm back mark if required

29 3 45

246 series

240 150
45

305

305 29 3 65

33mm back mark if required

29 3 50

266 series

265 165
50

410

410 29 3

33mm back mark if required

29 3 50

75

307 series

300 200 50
461
33mm back mark if required

461 29 3

29 3 50

100

341 series

345 245 50
534
33mm back mark if required

534 29 3

29 3 50

100

401 series

400 300 50
639
33mm back mark if required

639 29

29

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Clearance between purlins and rails at joints is 6mm. All sag rod and side rail support holes are rectangular 20mm x 14mm top and bottom. flange holes 14mm diameter at backmark shown. facility to offer firewall slots, counter formed holes (18mm diameter only).

zed purlin sleeves

27 60 33 37 65 43 37 95 43 255 29 632 39.5 115 45.5 255 29 52 115 58 255 29 42 150 48 305 29 47 165 53 410 29 1044 47 200 53 461 29 47 245 53 534 29 64 534 29
29 47 200 53 39.5 115 45.5

422

45

Sag rod holes: Purlins at mid, 3/8 and 5/8 span as required Rails at mid or third points as required

150 29

64 422

150 29

55

end bay heavy gauge

37 65 802

inner bay lighter gauge

37 65 630 57

150 29

64 632

150 29

43 37 95

340 29

64 992

340 29

43 37 95

254 29

64 734

254 29

68

57

64

255 29

43

435 29

64 1172

435 29

43

306 29

64 902

306 29

68

60

39.5 115 45.5 525 64 1172 525 29 52 115 58 525 64 1312 525 29 42 150 48 595 64 1472 595 29 47 165 53 675 64 1632 47 200 53 755 64 1870 755 29 47 245 53 874 64 874 29 29 629 64 629 29 93 107 29 539 64 1380 539 29 93 80 29 675 29 29 1200 444 64 444 29 70 70 29 29 429 64 1010 429 29
60

64 632

255 29
52 115 58 29

390 29

64 902

390 29

70
60

64 732

255 29
42 150 48 29

390 29

64 980

390 29

70
60

64 942

305 29
47 165 53 29

70

64

410 29

64 1190

461 29
47 245 53

1400

2200

1600

47 300 53 639
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47 300 53 64 639 29 29 1039 64 1039 29 29

47 300 53 739 29 64 739 29

107

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channels
Holes and dimensions for standard single bay spanning channel sections, double bay spanning channel sections available up to a maximum of 16m overall length . Flange holes are 14mm diameter . All holes on

channels

standard gauge lines . Facility to offer firewall slots and counter formed holes (18mm diameter only). All sag rod and side rail support holes are rectangular 20mm x 14mm top and bottom to suit m12 bolts.

30

span

3
33mm back mark if required

125 series

Purlin and rail assembly bolts:for Sections up to and including 246 series either m12 grade 8.8 or m16 grade 4.6 my be used. Sections 266 series and above m16 grade 4.6 only. holes 14mm for m12 bolts and 18mm for m16 bolts.

120

60
30 40

29

150

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

150

29

50

146 series

145

65
40 40

29

254

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

254

29

62.5

33mm back mark if required

176 series

175

95
40 42.5

29

306

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

306

29

62.5

33mm back mark if required

206 series

200 115
42.5 55
33mm back mark if required

29

306

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

306

29

65

226 series

225 115
55 45
33mm back mark if required

29

390

holes at mid span or

1/3

points

390

29

65

246 series

240 150
45 50
33mm back mark if required

29

429

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

429

29

65

266 series

265 165
50 50
33mm back mark if required

29

481

holes at mid span or

1/3

points

481

29

65

307 series

300 200

50 50

29

481

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

481

29

75

33mm back mark if required

341 series

345 245

50 50

29

540

holes at mid span or 1/3 points

540

29

100

33mm back mark if required

401 series

400 300

50

29

700

holes at mid span or

1/3

points

700

29

100

33mm back mark if required

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channels
C sleeve details
422

cleats to suit zed and channel sections (see also page 15)
40
33mm back mark if required

32.5 60 32.5 42.5 65 42.5 42.5 95 42.5 306 29 254 29 150 29

25 60 40

120 125 64 120 140 64 120 170 64 120 192 64

125 series

64 630

150 29
47

25
33mm back mark if required

65 50 25

146 series

64 734

254 29
60

64 734

306 29
63

33mm back mark if required

95 50 25 115

176 series

45 115 45 306 29 57.5 115 57.5 390 29 47.5 150 47.5 429 29 1084 52.5 165 52.5 481 29 52.5 200 52.5 481 29 1202 52.5 245 52.5 540 29 1522 52.5 300 52.5 700 29 64 700 29
33mm back mark if required 33mm back mark if required 33mm back mark if required

206 series

64 902

306 29
63

33mm back mark if required

52.5

25 115

120 205 64

226 series

64 980

390 29
63

33mm back mark if required

65

25 150

120 230 64

246 series

64

429 29
63

33mm back mark if required

55

25 165

120 250 64

266 series

64 1084

481 29
70

33mm back mark if required

60

25

120

200 60 64 25 120

285

307 series

64

481 29
73

245 60 64 25 120

330

341 series

64

540 29
85

300 60 64

385

401 series

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eaves beams
standard dimensions
Holes and dimensions for eaves beams . All web holes 18mm dia . for 16mm dia . bolts . Clearance between eaves beams at joints is 6mm . Top flanges may be angled from -20 (downwards) to 26 .5 (upwards) . Maximum length of section is 15m .

C rafter L

200 series

span

C rafter L

100
45 17.5 75 17.5 24 24

200 75

200 110 45 3 29 holes at mid or 3/8 & 5/8 span all web holes 18mm 29 3

flange holes 50 14mm 100

C rafter L

240 series

span

C rafter L

100
65 17.5 75 17.5 24

240 75

240 110

65 3 29 holes at mid or 3/8 & 5/8 span all web holes 18mm 29 3

24

flange holes 50 14mm 100

C rafter L

300 series

span

C rafter L

105
75 24

17.5

300 115

300 150

115

75 3 29 holes at mid or 3/8 & 5/8 span all web holes 18mm 29 3 flange holes 14mm

17.5 50 105

24

27
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purlins/side rails
cleats weld-on cleat
Section Ref C & Z 125 C & Z 146 C & Z 176 C & Z 206 C & Z 226 A mm 60 65 95 115 115 B mm 40 50 50 52.5 65 C mm 125 140 170 192 205 t mm 6 6 6 6 6

weld/bolt-on cleat
Section Ref C & Z 125 C & Z 146 C & Z 176 C & Z 206 C & Z 226 C & Z 246 C & Z 266 C & Z 307 C & Z 341 C & Z 401 A mm 60 65 95 115 115 150 165 200 245 300 B mm 40 50 50 52.5 65 55 60 60 60 60 C mm 125 140 170 192 205 230 250 285 330 385 t mm 6 6 6 6 6 8 10 10 10 10

120 64

120 64

A C

Cleats up to 246 series 14mm

t

A C

or 18mm holes dependant on bolt choice (see pages 10 & 12). Cleats 266 series and above 18mm holes.
28 120 28

B 45 75

special fire wall cleat supplied by others (and to suit Albion Firewall details see page 26)

Note: Where long spans/abnormal loads in tiled roofs or steep slopes purlin cleats may require stiffening. Consult our Technical Department.

A C

B 45 75

stiffened cleat supplied by others

for agricultural cleat range please contact our technical depar tment
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purlin systems
mono pitched roof typical mono pitched roof layout side elevation * Speed fix antisag bars, as shown on page 19

Where there is no structural member at the top of the slope then the detail above should be followed. However, if there is a structural member, a connection can be made by either using side rail supports or 12mm diameter allthread sag bars thus eliminating the need for diagonal tie wires.

* Use side rail struts for sections 300 to 400 deep roof plan
diagonal tie wires see pages 23 & 24

45 x 45 x 2.0mm thick angle roof strut type 2 as shown on page 20 & 21. complete with diagonal tie wire as shown on pages 23 & 24.

purlins

Diagonal tie wire brackets, one bracket fixed between purlin and lateral support cleat, other bracket fixed on top of lateral support cleat.

rafters
Note: Where span exceeds 7.6m supports are at 3/8 & 5/8 points and not as shown. For spans in excess of 9m contact our Technical Department.
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Note: Ensure 5mm bracket thickness is deducted from length of lateral support.

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purlin systems
tiled roof

strut

diagonal tie wires should be used when no structural member exists at bottom of the slope

timber battens timber rafters

tiles

es 2 metr

max

Note: Additional diagonal tie wires are required where spans exceed 6 metres

Diagrams 2,3 & 4: typical examples of fixing battens to the purlins.

The use of traditional tiled roof construction on steel framed buildings is becoming increasingly popular. Typical examples of this are new supermarkets which are required to blend into an existing townscape. However due to the high rotational forces imposed on the purlins caused by the high load and steep slope factors normally encountered in roofs of this type, it is essential that adequate restraining methods are employed. This can be achieved by adopting the layout shown in diagram 1 and the following points be adhered to. 1. Side rail support type struts are fixed between the purlins with a maximum unrestrained length of 2m. For spans in excess of 6m contact our Technical Department for tie wire arrangement. 2. At the bottom of the slope the struts should be fixed back to a structural member. Where no structural member exists then

timber battens

timber rafter

timber rafter fixed as shown with site drilled holes

2
timber battens

timber rafter

channel or angle cleat (supplied by others) fixed with self tapping screws

diagonal tie wires should be used as shown in diagram 1. 3. The maximum length of slope unsupported via diagonal tie wires or structural member should not exceed 5.4m. 4. Rigid type restraints are continued over the apex. Note: Provided the rafters are spaced at no more than 600mm centres along the purlin length the load may be assumed to be uniformly distributed. When tiles/battens incorporate a steel deck which is screw

3
timber battens

timber rafter

4
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45x45x2mm cold formed angle fixed using self tapping screws or on standard gauge lines

fixed to purlins contact our technical department for restraint details. Deflection should be taken into consideration to prevent tiles lifting, check with tile manufacturer, and recommend that deflection ratio is limited to span/250 in a vertical plain.

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purlin systems
purlins with non-restraining cladding
With the increase in secret fix standing seam roofing systems which do not give lateral restraint to the top flange of the purlins it is necessary to introduce the use of lateral supports. The lateral supports are the same as the side rail supports shown on page 21 with specials manufactured at the apex to suit the required roof slope and centres. Provided the unrestrained purlin length does not exceed 2 metres, the standard relevant load tables can be used i.e. sleeved, single span, double span, or heavy end bay. Where liner panels are used and fixed directly to the top flange of the purlins and are a strong enough section to provide lateral restraint then standard sag bars can be used if required. If in any doubt contact our technical department.

2 metr 2 metr 2 metr es ma x es ma x

es ma

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purlin systems
anti-sag rods (sections 125 - 266 series)
speed fix anti-sag bars Speed fix anti-sag bars and apex ties are manufactured from 1.6mm thickness pre-hot dipped galvanised mild steel and cold roll formed into a channel section. Each end is notched to locate in the standard pre-punched holes at mid or 3/8 ths & 5/8 ths span and held in position with a spring. Alternative apex ties are manufactured from 12mm diameter allthread zinc plated finish.

anti-sag bars serve two main purposes:

To stop the purlin twisting during erection. (once sheeting is fixed the purlin derives a large measure of stiffness from the roof membrane). To provide lateral restraint to the bottom flange under uplift conditions.

for roof slopes of 10 or more The purlin tries to roll backwards. This is prevented by fixing anti-sag bars bottom hole to top hole down the slope as shown.

Note: These details apply to roof slopes up to and including 25. For roof slopes greater than 25 consult our Technical Department.

speed fix anti-sag bars are fixed continuously over the apex

for roof slopes of 1.5 to 10 The purlin tries to roll forwards. Anti-sag bars should be fitted top hole to bottom hole down the slope as shown.

Note: For sections 300mm deep and over 45mm x 45mm x 2mm angle struts should be used in lieu of speed fix sag rods.

for roof slopes up to 1.5 For pitches at this level conventional anti-sag bars become ineffective and therefore speed fix anti-sag bars should be replaced with our side rail supports. We recommend that purlins are fixed as opposing pairs and the side rail supports fixed between the pairs. speed fix detail

apex

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purlin systems
long roof slopes
For roof slopes in excess of 20m it is recommended that additional supports are fitted along the roof slope in the form of diagonal tie wires and side rail supports to reduce the down slope loading.

typical bay plan

diagonal tie wires

12mm threaded rod

special side rail support (1/2 cleat one end) For 300mm to 400mm deep sections replace threaded rod and anti-sag bars with side rail struts.

The maximum span without anti-sag rods (or angle struts 300mm to 400mm deep sections) is as shown in the table opposite. If no anti-sag bar or struts are provided temporary propping may be required during the roof cladding operation (by others). Wind uplift loading may however be critical - refer to wind uplift tables.

12mm threaded rod

Speed Fix anti sag bars

maximum span without anti sag bars:

Purlin Ref 125 146 176 207,227 247, 267, 307, 341, 401 Span 5.5m 6.1m 6.5m 7.0m 7.5m

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purlin/rail systems
side rail supports/eaves struts
Side rail supports are manufactured from pre-hot dipped galvanized mild steel and cold roll formed into an angle section 45 x 45 x 2.0mm thick. Only side rail supports fabricated as shown will give the necessary stability under wind pressure or suction loads. Note: When side rail supports are used in conjunction with diagonal tie wires at a mid point location (see page 23) the actual overall length will be rail centres less 7mm. For side rail supports used at intermediate and third point location (see page 24) the actual overall length will be rail centres less thickness of rail.

end cleat types

F 15 typical 25 25
12

15 typical overall length angle length

standard cleat

holes punched on 25mm back mark

25 F

25

12 half cleat

End cleat turned through 90 . Generally used when fixing side rail suports between side rail and eaves beam. Top cleat is fixed at 90 to bottom cleat

to suit standard gauge lines

Note:

standard gauge line details

Section Ref 125 146 176 206 226 246 266 307 341 401 Standard Gauge Line Centres mm 60 65 95 115 115 150 165 200 245 300 Dim F mm 110 115 145 165 165 200 215 250 295 350

All holes in the side rail support strut are 14mm diameter except when the strut is attaching to a C section via a countersunk bolt (see page 31). At this position only the hole should be 18mm diameter to suit the 16mm diameter countersunk bolt.

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purlin/rail systems purlin/rail systems

eaves struts
Eaves struts are fitted between the eaves beams and bottom purlin bottom purlin. Two types of eaves strut are available as per detail shown. Type required should be stated when ordering. 15 typical to give restraint to the eaves beam and additional support to the 125

75 25 25
1 7 1 2 29 29 29 E 60 65 95 115 150 165 200 245 300 overall length A overall length A

25
15 typical angle length B E F 25 125

eaves struts typical fixing section through welded end connections

type 1

12mm hole

25

threaded rod

all end cleat holes14mm

75
1 2 type 2

15 typical

25

25
1 7

25

section properties
12mm hole

15 typical

1 7 type 3

25 C 25 D
angle length = overall length minus 24

Note: For struts used with countersunk holes in C sections see page 31.
speed fix anti sag bar

Section Ref 125

C 30 32 47 57 75 82 100 122 150

D 80 83 98 108 125 133 150 173 200

1 2

angle length B

1 7 1 2 29

F 110 115 145 165 200 215 250 295 350

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Note: We recommend end cleats are welded at pre-determined angles as standard. Alternatively, end cleats supplied bolted as shown on request. Refer to detail sheet.

146 176 206/226 246 266 307 341 401

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21

side rail systems

diagonal tie wires mid point support

The drawings on the following pages show typical applications of a side rail support system for mid and third point supports which will suit most conditions Diagonal tie wires should be used where there is not a suitable

detail A

structural eaves member for supporting the side rail system, or where the height of the structural eaves member exceeds that shown on the diagram. Where diagonal tie wires are used, they can be fixed as shown between the bottom two lines of rails ensuring a straight line is acheived, and progressively working up the side of the building with rails and rail supports so the rail supports are in compression. Alternatively diagonal ties can be fitted at eaves level between the top two lines of rails and work down the building so the rail supports are in tension.
7.5m fibre cement cladding

rails 10m metal cladding

Either way diagonal ties must be spaced so that the maximum distance between each run does not exceed 10m for metal cladding or 7.5m for fibre cement cladding.

rail supports

45

diagonal tie wires detail B

18mm

spans up to 6.1m metal cladding spans up to 5.5m fibre cement cladding

5 25

78

detail A

detail B

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side rail system

diagonal tie wires third point support

Diagonal tie wire complete assembly consists of 2 standard galvanised brackets, length 49 strand (7 x 7) galvanised steel wire rope with fixed and adjustable swaged connectors at either end. The wire rope has a guaranteed breaking strain of 1.72 tonnes with a swaged termination considerably stronger.

detail A

There is a 75mm adjustment on length and an angular movement with a minimum of 20 up to a maximum of 60 . If an angle falls below 20 then additional side rail supports are required.

54

7.5m fibre cement cladding

72

10m metal cladding

rails
25
18mm

rail supports
75

diagonal tie wires

detail C spans over 6.1m up to 9m * spans over 5.5m fibre cement cladding
40

* Spans over 9m contact our Technical Department.

detail A

detail C

see page 22 for calculating side rail support length

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purlin/rail systems
cleader angles & rafter stays
Cleader angles are manufactured from pre-hot dipped galvanized mild steel and cold roll formed into an angle section 45 x 45 x 2.0mm thickness and 75 x 75 x 2.0mm thickness.

cleader joint detail

Detail shows typical Albion Sections connections. Other arrangements can be supplied to suit individual requirements.

14 mm holes punched to suit purlin

29

29

14mm hole 29mm from end of purlin in bottom flange only. Alternatively leave plain and use Tekscrew attachments.

dim A

section properties
Y U
dim. A mm 45 dim A 75 t mm 2 2 wt Kg/m 1.36 2.29 lxx/lyy cm4 3.52 16.80 lvv cm4 1.35 6.57 luu cm4 5.68 27.02 Zxx/Zyy cm3 1.07 3.04

29

14mm hole

V T

rafter stays/column stays

Rafter stays are manufactured from pre-hot dipped galvanized mild steel and cold roll formed into an angle section 45 x 45 x 2.0mm thickness. Rafter stays are normally fixed to the outer sleeve hole, but additional holes in purlins can be added to suit requirements. Standard dimension of 25mm alternatively can be punched to individual requirements.

64

25

holes in rafter stays can be either 14mm or 18mm to suit purlin assembly bolts (but note that both holes in the stay are the same diameter).

Dimensions to suit either standard sleeve punchings or individual requirements.

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rail systems
firewallfirewall restraint system restraint system
(1m or more from more from relevant boundary) (1m or relevant boundary) In certain applications it is necessaris to include fireinclude fire to In certain applications it y necessar y to protection protection to some or allsome or all of thewalls around a building.a building. There are of the perimeter perimeter walls around There are many fire resistant wall cladding systems available today, which many fire resistant wall cladding systems available today, which attach to Zed or C Section railSection rail systems. The side rail system attach to Zed or C systems. The side rail system described below combined with the fire resistant cladding system described below combined with the fire resistant cladding system have been have been testedachieved aachieved afire resistance. resistance. tested and have and have four hour four hour fire Although testing wastesting was carried out on our rail four hours four hours Although carried out on our rail system for system for the period theresistance is solely dependant dependant on the type of of period of resistance is solely on the type of cladding materials used and their construction and therefore therefore cladding materials used and their construction and certification should be obtained from the cladding supplier. supplier. certification should be obtained from the cladding Under fire conditions conditions the side rails will expand. To achieve the Under fire the side rails will expand. To achieve the necessary movement either the column the column fixing cleat is the rail is necessary movement either fixing cleat or the rail or slotted longitudinally as shown in the detail below withbelow with 62mm slotted longitudinally as shown in the detail 62mm clearance to allow for expansion.expansion. Notecleats are cleats are clearance to allow for Note the slotted the slotted supplied by supplied by others. others. It is important that all the that allboltsfixing bolts are combustible It is important fixing the are fitted with fitted with combustible washers which under fire conditions conditions will collapse enabling washers which under fire will collapse enabling movement for the rail forexpand.to expand. This prevents buckling of the movement to the rail This prevents buckling of the side rail system rail system and structure ofstructure of the wall. side and maintains maintains the wall.
C column L 31 C C columnL L 31 C note: L M16 nut & bolt M16 nut & bolt steel washer combustible washer rail cleat 60 60 steel washer

single span butt arrangement (rails slotted) slotted) single span butt arrangement (rails
Note: The Note: below shows the rail on the rail on the the detail The detail below shows outside of outside of the columns, if columns, fixed in betweenin between the columns then similar they are if they are fixed the columns then similar clearance is required, i.e. 31mm i.e. 31mm for expansion.expansion. clearance is required, either end either end for
C L
standard gauge lines

When firewall and/or combustible slots are used washer m16 bolts must be adopted (18mm rail diameter holes) sleeves steel washer
cleat

steel washer

C L

column centres column centres

C L

C L

standard = column centres 62mm gauge length of raillength of rail = column centres 62mm 6 lines

Note: Eaves beams andbeams and primary structuralmust be must be Note: Eaves primary structural steelwork steelwork
6 4

fire protected when supporting supporting the rails and cladding. fire protected when the rails and cladding. Special rail support cleats are required torequired to achieve the Special rail support cleats are achieve the additional additional between joints. clearance clearance between joints. When an odd number of bays occurs withoccurs with the sleeved system, When an odd number of bays the sleeved system,

62

62

120 Crs slots 48mm x 18mm for 16mm for 16mm slots 48mm x 18mm 180

bolts

bolts

120 Crs 180

i.e. a sleeve position falls on thefalls onjoint, this isjoint, this forcatered for i.e. a sleeve position wider the wider catered is by a heavier gauge rail gauge position or position sleeves as sleeves as by a heavier in this rail in this special or special shown in the tablein the table below. shown below.

even bay sleevedsleeved arrangement even bay arrangement

62mm gap 62mm gap

firewall sleeve dimensions

standard sleeve standard sleeve

section ref .

ZED section

C section

special sleeve special sleeve if required if required (see table for (see table for dimensions) dimensions) standard cleat special cleat special cleat (FC) by others (FC) by others see page 15 see page 15

125 146
standard cleat

150 150 255 255 255 305 410 461 534 639

478 478 688 688 688 788 998 1100 1246 1456

150 254 306 306 390 429 481 481 540 700

478 686 790 790 958 1036 1140 1140 1258 1578

176 206 226 246 266 307 341 401

firewallfirewall arrangement sleeve sleeve arrangement

For cleat detail see page 15

firewall sleeve Zed section

firewall sleeve C section

standard sleve

firewall sleeve

firewall cleat (see page 15)

120

120

Note: Each individual rail sectionrail section must be able to expand. Note: Each individual must be able to expand.

refer to section dimensions and details on page 10 and 12

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25

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rail systems
horizontal cladding systems
Horizontally fixed cladding provides the architect with increased versatility in the use of profiled sheeting. Albion Sections rails and fittings can provide an effective and versatile method of support. The following shows two systems which cater for individual forms of cladding used.

use of horizontal and vertical rails

The diagram shows a typical method of horizontal and vertical rail construction to accommodate the fixing of horizontal cladding. The horizontal rails can be selected from the relevant load tables, i.e. sleeved, butted or double span. The safe working loads for the systems may be used provided that the vertical rails are spaced at no more than 2m centres. This method gives a vertical member to which the horizontal cladding is fixed and also acts as a side rail support. Note: If four or more rows of vertical rails are used per bay additional diagonal tie wires may be required. Details shown are diagramatic only, both vertical and horizontal rails can be either zed or channel sections. Fixing cleats to vertical rails can be pre-fabricated to suit hole patterns and spot welded to vertical rails on request. Cleats are fabricated from 3mm thick galvanized mild steel.

use of horizontal and vertical rails

use of vertical rails

C stanchion L C stanchion L

structural members

use of vertical rails

This method employs vertical rails spanning between a structural top and bottom member. The rails should be fixed as opposing pairs and side rail supports fixed between the pairs at mid or third points (dependant on span). The vertical rails should be selected from the single span load tables. If height to eaves exceeds available rail capacity additional structural rail supports should be provided or horizontal and vertical rail system used. Where height exceeds 6m consult our Technical Department.

strut

strut

vertical rails fixed as opposing pairs struts at mid span or third points as required

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rail systems

note: h' denotes channel sections with web as sheeting face

See page 30 for cleat dimensions

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rail systems
option 2: use of cladding joint rail

We recommend that channel joint rails are used when vertical joints to horizontal cladding systems are located at the column position

Channel joint rail

Cladding joint rail

Cladding joint rails are used when the vertical cladding joints are remote from the columns

intermediate cladding support (C section)

section properties (cladding joint rail section)

refernce weight kg/m Ixx cm4 Iyy cm4 Xc mm Yc mm Mcy kN-m Mcx kN-m

section 4.16 170.52 (cladding joint rail section) properties 70.92 31.20 82.70 3.21 5.81 CJR 1.6
15 x

CJR 2.0 refernce

5.18 weight kg/m 4.16 5.18

210.75 Ixx cm4 170.52 210.75

87.48 Iyy cm4 70.92 87.48

31.21 Xc mm 31.20 31.21

82.72 Yc mm 82.70 82.72

4.41 Mcy kN-m 3.21 4.41

8.15 Mcx kN-m 5.81 8.15

CJR 1.6 CJR 2.0

115 y 50 Xc 20

cladding joint rail working load capacity UDL (kN)

refernce

140 Yc

cladding joint rail working load capacity UDL (kN) 16.07 10.71 8.03 CJR 1.6
CJR 2.0 refernce 22.07 1.0

1.0

horizontal rail centres in meters 1.5 2.0 2.5 6.43 14.72 11.04 8.83 horizontal rail centres in meters 1.5 2.0 2.5

3.0 5.36 7.36 3.0 5.36 7.36

note: Maximum length of section for cladding joint rail 3m .

note: CJR 1.6 CJR 2.0

1 . Deflection restriction span/150 2 . a load 16.07 of10.71 has 8.03 applied factor 1 .6 been 6.43 22.07 14.72 11.04 8.83

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vertical rail assemblies

Vertical rail cleats are provided with slot holes to enable 'lining up' of side rail system

cladding face

standard gauge line

*65mm up to 226 section 115mm thereafter

standard weld on cleats

20 20 75 20

Slots 18 x 27 mm
20

125

SWC 65

SWC 115

95

95

25 43 40 75 35 25 65 25 43 40 75 35 25 115

18mm wide x 27mm long slot hole to cleat

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window trimmer and door posts

Albion channel sections are suitable for use as window trimmers and door framing. Details of typical applications and connections are as shown. Trimmer cleats support manufactured from 3mm material. Pierced to suit relevant gauge lines. Bolted or spot welded to vertical channel.

Standard fixing cleat

Examples of end cleat types available.

Other cleats can be fabricated to required specification.

Non-standard fixing cleats - where standard fixing cleats are not satisfactory.
type 1 to fix horizontal rails bolted to standard gauge lines

door trimmers and posts counterformed holes

required. Where side rail struts are used in this application ensure 18mm dia. holes are used in the strut end cleat.
M16 nut & bolt packing plate* cleat

(Available 18mm diameter only)

All channel sections can be punched with counterformed holes on standard gauge lines, to accommodate flush fixing face when type 2

spot welded to outer face of cladding jointing rail or intermediate vertical rail to fix to horizontal rails to fix vertical rails spot welded or bolted Holes may be 18 x 27mm slots if required

*packing plate
When using counterformed holes a packing plate is required to enable connections to be made to vertical supports. Plate thickness 6mm.

type 3

to fix to horizontal rails

38 60 25
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cleat dimensions to suit rail size

*to suit standard gauge lines

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eaves beams/gutter detail

Eaves beams can be fixed as shown in typical corner detail outside the stanchion, or alternatively inside the stanchion when the cladding needs to be flush. In either case a minimum clearance is required of 6mm between eaves beams outside stanchions and 3mm each end when fitted inside. Load tables should be consulted for purlin and eaves beam capacity, and eaves strut requirements, ie mid span or third points. eaves strut eaves beam cleat supplied by others side rail supports Note: Where there is only one row of rails to the side of the building, special side rail supports can be used to hang from the eaves member. If the rails are being hung from a cold rolled eaves beam then the capacity needs to be checked for extra load. Eaves struts are required on spans 4m and above to resist twisting from combined loads of gutter weight and wind.

1 typical exposed eaves gutter detail

2 typical concealed eaves gutter detail

eaves beam cleat supplied by others

eaves strut side rail support

When gutter straps are fitted to the top flange of eaves purlin additional bracing is required to prevent excessive torsion. In most cases side rail supports acting as struts at mid or third points are sufficient, however, depending on design criteria such as size of gutter and distance from eaves purlin additional bracing may be required utilising diagonal tie wires. Please contact our design department for further information.

3 typical curved eaves with concealed

gutter detail

eaves strut side rail support

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channel systems
Highlighted below are various applications showing the growing use of C sections within the building industry.

vertical sheeting rails

brickwork restraints

mezzanine floors

suspended ceiling system

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section properties
2.94 2.31 top hat profile Weight Kg/m Area cm2 lxx cm4 16.57 Zxx cm3 5.13

Albion Top Hat profile section is designed to span between horizontal cladding rails and provide intermediate support to horizontally spanning cladding panels . Manufactured from pre-galvanised steel strip, grade S450, with a Z275 galvanised coating . The Top Hat is provided in 1 .5mm thickness, and in standard lengths of 4m .

safe working loads (pressure or suction) (Kn)

Safe working loads are noted below for given span conditions and centres of horizontal rails . A load factor of 1 .4 is used (wind loads) and limiting deflection of L/150 .

section properties
Weight Kg/m 2.31 Area cm2 2.94 lxx cm4 16.57 Zxx cm3 5.13

single spanning
1.0 12.0 1.5 5.0 1.8 2.9 2.0 2.15 1.0 11.7

double spanning
1.5 7.79 1.8 6.49 2.0 5.84

the working loads noted apply to the main section only. fixings would need to be checked separately.

single spanning
1.0 12.0 1.5 5.0 1.8 2.9 2.0 2.15 1.0 11.7

double spanning
1.5 7.79 1.8 6.49 2.0 5.84

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30 120 2.4

66.1 86.0 99.8 106

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cladding material weights

steel cladding
thickness mm 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.70 Kg/m2 3.1 3.6 4.8 5.5 6.2 7.1 Kn/m2 0.030 0.035 0.047 0.054 0.061 0.070

composite cladding
sheet mm 0.55 0.55 0.70 0.70 foam mm 28 46 28 46 Kg/m2 9.67 10.30 11.02 11.65 Kn/m2 0.095 0.101 0.109 0.115

steel liner panels

thickness mm 0.40 0.45 Kg/m2 4.00 4.60 Kn/m2 0.040 0.046

aluminium
thickness mm 0.55 0.70 0.90 1.20 Kg/m2 1.86 2.37 3.05 4.07 Kn/m2 0.019 0.024 0.030 0.040

fibre cement/asbestos (single skin)

Kg/m2 standard three standard six profile 6 m 14.70 16.00 17.00 Kn/m2 0.145 0.157 0.167

non-restraining cladding
sheet mm steel steel steel aluminium thickness mm 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 Kg/m2 7.0 8.1 9.2 3.5 Kn/m2 0.069 0.080 0.091 0.035

fibre cement/asbestos (double skin)

Kg/m2 profile 6 * profile 6 * panel sheet *
*including insulation & battens

Kn/m2 0.295 0.314 0.273

30.00 32.00 27.80

over purlin linings

sheet mm glass wool thickness mm 60 80 30 50 10 12 12 10 Kg/m2 0.70 0.90 1.55 2.20 8.26 11.22 4.38 7.85 Kn/m2 0.007 0.009 0.016 0.022 0.087 0.110 0.043 0.077

slate roof tiles

weights shown are as laid 400 x 200 500 x 250 600 x 300 Kg/m2 20.64 20.38 19.98 67.00 Kn/m2 0.202 0.199 0.196 0.670

glass wool aeroliner aeroliner plaster board plaster board fibre board fibre insulating board

concrete tiles

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further information on Albion Products

Section Properties and Load tables

For Engineer or Specifier, this brochure provides section properties for Albion's range of zed, cee and eaves beam profiles based on S450 material . Also load span tables for purlin, rail and eaves beam systems . To be read in conjunction with the Technical Manual .

Sigma Purlins
The Sigma purlin has been developed to provide on efficient purlin system both in strength/weight ratio and requirement for accessories (sleeves, sag rods etc) . This brochure provides detailed information on section dimensions and properties, typical system details and load/span tables . Design in accordance with BS EN: 1993-1-3:2006 .

Structural Framing Systems: External Walling

This brochure provides information for the Engineer or Specifier on Albion's stud and track range . Section properties, typical system details and load/span tables are included . Typical applications of the system are external cladding support and internal partitions .

Brochures are available for download at www.albionsections.co.uk or contact us for a hard copy
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Why choose Albion Sections:

high strength steel grade S450, as standard extensive range of Zed, Cee and eaves beam sections Lead time 5-7 working days fully dynamic punching facility in house technical support backed up by Pi insurance free Albion engineer design software free Albion detailing software

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