CAST IN -SITU PORTAL

FRAME

INTRODUCTION

Portal frames are single storey, single( or multi-bay) frames with pitched or flat
roof.
Fabricated from universal beams, it is an ideal structural solution in many
circumstances, regarding its economic and structural efficiency.
The system is specially ideal for industrial buildings due to its ability to span large
areas of unobstructed open space within its building envelope.
Portal frames are designed to carry lightweight roof coverings.
They often constructed of steel, aluminium, concrete, timber or composite
material.
The concrete cast in situ implies an important monolithic that can not be reach
with precast elements because of technical point of view but also the cost and the
life cycle.

CHARACTERISTICS

A portal usually consists on two piers on each side with cross beam in between to
support the deck. The width of deck can be up to 20m.
The erection of a complicated falsework system to support the portal construction is
usually involved.
In some situations the height of a portal frame can be up to 50m from ground.

BENEFITS OF PORTAL FRAME

Can economically enclose a large area.

Floor areas unrestricted by long runs of walls, more flexible in use.
Good floor to ceiling heights.
Frame quicker to build, than walls saving the time and money.

CAST IN-SITU PORTAL FRAME

ADVANTAGES OF PORTAL FRAMES

For economy in section as a structural material or for reason of appearance, and

when it is cast-in-situ it will act monolithically as a rigid structure.
The members of a reinforced concrete frame can be mould to any required shape so
that they can be designed to use concrete where compressive strength is required
and steel reinforcement where tensile strength is required.
Reduced project time and improved cash flow. With cast-in-place concrete,
materials are readily available so project planners can count on just-in-time delivery
from local suppliers.

DISADVANTAGES OF PORTAL FRAMES

Frames are no produced under factory so cannot controlled conditions resulting in a

different product of both quality and accuracy.
Need a lot of labor on the site.