Building systems supported by MkaPEB.
MkaPEB supports the modeling, loading, structural analysis, member design, and engineering-output workflow for key single-storey steel building configurations, from tapered and hot-rolled portal frames to truss-based buildings and solar canopy structures.
Tapered Steel Portal Frame Buildings
MkaPEB supports tapered steel portal frame buildings with built-up columns and rafters whose depth can vary along the member length.
In this building configuration, the geometry of the primary members can be arranged to follow the structural demand along the frame, supporting efficient steel use while maintaining practical fabrication, transportation, and erection requirements.
Hot-Rolled Steel Portal Frame Buildings
MkaPEB supports hot-rolled steel portal frame buildings in which the main columns and rafters are selected from standard rolled profiles such as IPE, HEA, HEB, or equivalent sections.
This building configuration is appropriate when the project prioritizes readily available profiles, conventional detailing, straightforward procurement, and practical fabrication for the primary frame.
Steel Roof Truss Buildings
MkaPEB supports steel roof truss buildings in which the roof loads are transferred through truss members to reinforced concrete columns, hot-rolled steel columns, or other project-specific support arrangements.
This configuration is commonly selected for long-span roofs, warehouses, workshops, and industrial halls where truss depth provides an efficient load-transfer mechanism and helps control forces in the roof structure.
Steel Portal Truss Buildings
MkaPEB supports steel portal truss buildings in which both the columns and the roof or rafter members are modeled as trussed steel elements.
This building configuration is relevant for long-span single-storey structures where trussed columns and trussed rafters work together as the primary gravity and lateral load-resisting frame.
Solar Canopy Structures
MkaPEB supports solar canopy structures for parking and site-cover applications where steel frames carry photovoltaic panel loads, wind actions, serviceability requirements, and project-specific clearance constraints.
This structure type requires coordination between PV module arrangement, steel framing, support layout, slope and drainage requirements, and safe vehicle or pedestrian clearance below the canopy.
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