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firmlok® light structural beamsquick selection guide

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Nominal

Nominal

Nominal

Material specifications

• Next generation ZINCALUME® aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy coated steel complies with AS1397:2011 G550, AM125 (550 MPa minimum yield stress, 125 g/m2 minimum coating mass)

• colorbond® is prepainted steel for exterior roofing and walling. It is the most widely used. The painting complies with AS/NZS 2728:2013 and the steel base is an aluminium/zinc alloy-coated steel complying with AS 1397:2011. Minimum yield strengths are G550 (550MPa). Minimum coating mass is AM100 (100g/m2)

The base metal thicknesses are 0.55, 0.75 and 1.00mm.

Colours

fIrMLok beams are available in ZINCALUME® steel and a range of colorbond® steel colours.

The fIrMLok universal brackets are also available powder coated to match the colorbond® steel colours.

‘Unlock the potential of fIrMLok’ and discover how versatile building can be.

Translucent sheeting

our cover illustration shows an example of translucent roof sheeting used with fIrMLok beams.

for instructions on the use and installation of translucent sheeting, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

lysaghT firMlok structural beams

(mm6)(mm x mm) (mm) A (mm2) (kg/m) (kN) I x (full) Iy (full) Iw Zfx Zex Zy (mm4)

F10011 100 x 50 0.55 234 1.91/(1.94) 7.1 0.347 0.081 48.3 7.05 6.87 3.23

F15015 150 x 50 0.75 393 3.17/(3.21) 10.3 1.256 0.152 232.3 16.91 16.67 6.07

F20020 200 x 50 1.0 620 4.97/(5.01) 16.4 3.374 0.258 742.4 33.99 32.83 10.3 467.1

181.1

63.9

FIRMLOK Section (mm4)

DimensionsD x W

Web Thickness

tw

Full SectionArea

Mass ZINCALUME®/ COLORBOND®

Shear Capacity

φVx

Second Moment of Area

X106X106

Warping Constant

Elastic Section ModulusX103

Open Section Torsion

Constant, Jo(mm3)

LySAGhT fIrMLok® structural beams consist of two interlocking C-sections. they are light, strong and universal in their application. A range of connection types and accessories allows you to erect your project with ease.

fIrMLok is uniform in quality, it doesn’t warp or split and it doesn’t need painting. consistent straightness simplifies alignment. LySAGhT fIrMLok beams are available in three sizes f10011, f15015 & f20020 depending on your application and aesthetic preference.

This publication demonstrates fIrMLok in its application as roofing members, combined with our range of roof sheeting. Typical applications include patios, carports and awnings.

identification

The format of the number code is:

f xxx xx

F = fIrMLok xxx = Section xx = 2 t x 10 depth D (mm) (mm)

lengths

Stock lengths may vary from state to state. Please enquire at your local distribution outlet for available lengths.

Alternatively, fIrMLok may be ordered to length (maximum length at 12000mm). Extended lead times may apply.

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firMlok accessoriesLysaght offers a range of fIrMLok beam accessories, to ensure design and construction is as easy and stylish as possible. They can be used to complement a LySAGhT “Quick Selection” roof solution, or purchased individually as part of your individual design.

All visible accessories are available powder coated to match the colour of the fIrMLok beam.

lysaghT firMlok universal brackets for different pitches

Collar Tie BracketlysaghT firMlok apex Bracket

lysaghT Column insertreceiver Channel

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firMlok roofing quick selection tablesintroduction

fIrMLok roofing “Quick Selection Tables” provide an easy tool for determining the roof layout of your structure, using fIrMLok beams and LySAGhT cladding.

The tables are divided into three sections; Attached Patios, flat free-standing structures and Pitched free-standing structures. Each section comprises of diagrams and span tables. The diagrams assist with selecting your structure type and the tables determine the span of each member.

When using the Quick Selection tables, member designation is important.

• rafters generally run parallel to the ribs on your cladding and have purlins attached

• Purlins run at ninety degrees to the ribs of your cladding.

Using lysaghT firMlok roofing “Quick selection Tables”

The Quick Selection tables have been developed to be comprehensive and flexible, whilst remaining easy to use. The three sections allow you to design most typical structures with little effort.

Note: The sections for free-standing structures can be used to design similar attached structures, provided correct design of tie back to existing structure is performed.

Translucent sheeting

for instructions on the use and installation of translucent sheeting, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attached patio

Gabled free-standing

Flat free-standing

Purlin

Purlin

Ra�er

To begin, you will need to determine:

• Structure Type (Patio, Flat free-standing, or Pitched free-standing)

This will indicate which section of the “Quick Selection Tables” is appropriate to your design.

• Wind classification (N1& N2, N3 or N4).

your local building authority can give you guidance on which classification you should design for. Alternatively, you can refer to AS4055-2006.

• Structure size The boundary dimensions

This is all the information you need to begin designing your structure. An experienced user will have no problems using the tables to design each structure.

A first time user may wish to refer to the example at the end of each section.

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Design conditions for the tablesgeneral

LySAGhT fIrMLok “Quick Selection Tables” have been prepared in accordance with the appropriate Australian standards. Cladding, beam and connection capacities are based on limit state design and testing at BlueScope Lysaght’s Technology centre. The following standards have been referred too;

AS/NZS 4600:2005 Cold formed steel structures AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Part 0: General principlesAS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Part 1:Permanent, imposed and other actionsAS/NZS 1170.2-2002 Part 2: Wind ActionsAS 4055-2006 Wind loads for housingAS 1562.1-1992 Sheet roof and wall cladding Part 1: MetalAS 4040.2-1992 Methods of testing sheet roof and wall cladding – resistance to wind pressure for non-cyclone regions• The tables presented in this booklet are for

non-cyclonic conditions only.

• Wind Loads - Design Wind speeds have been based on the classification system used in AS4055. factors used to calculate the design net pressures have been derived from AS1170.2. for each structure, two situations have been considered:

- one side enclosed (typically attached to one side of an existing house) or no more than 50% cross sectional area blocked

- three sides enclosed (typically attached to three sides of an existing house) or more than 75% cross sectional area blocked.

• flat roofs must have a roof slope no greater than 5 degrees. roof slopes beyond 5 degrees may experience greater wind loads than have been designed for.

• Pitched roofs must have a roof slope no greater than 22.5 degrees

• Dead Loads - Self weight of both sheeting and fIrMLok beam have been considered. No allowance for ceilings have been made.

• Live Loads - A Live load of 0.25kPa has been considered to account for the accumulation of hail. No additional live load has been considered. No consideration has been made for concentrated loads arising from maintenance. All cladding spans are based on ‘No foot Traffic’.

• Serviceability - Deflection limit adopted for the design of

fIrMLok beams is; - Dead Load: Span/300 - Wind Load: Span/150 - Live Load: Span/150

for attached patios

• Deflection limit adopted for the design of claddings is: Span/120 + Pitch/30

• LySAGhT fLATDEk® cladding spans may result in noticeable deflections under max. loads.

At low pitches and situations where deflections are deemed critical, spans should be reduced to 75%.

• The capacity of the existing structure to withstand the additional loads arising from the attached patio must be verified by a suitably qualified engineer. It’s advised to check with your local government authority to determine any specific requirements for the attachment to existing structures.

• Patios have not been designed to account for any additional rainwater runoff, other than that falling directly onto its roof area. rainwater must not be distributed from existing roofs onto patios.

• LySAGhT fIrMLok “Quick Selection Tables” have been designed and tested using LySAGhT components.

Maximum spans (mm), for wind loading on attached and free roofs, for structures attached on 1 sideor <50% of cross sectional area blocked. Flat and Pitched (No Foot Traffic)

For structures attached on 3 sides or 75% of cross sectional area blocked. Flat and Pitched (No Foot Traffic)Maximum spans (mm), for wind loading on attached and free roofs,

N2(W33) (W37) N3 (W41) N4 (W50) Allowable

N2(W33) W37 N3 (W41) N4 (W50) Allowable

BMT

BMT

Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched

Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched Flat/Pitched

overhang

Span Type

Span Type

overhang

FLATDEK/ FLATDEK II (Qld only)

0.42 Single 5100 5100 4500 3300 600

FLATDEK/ FLATDEK II (Qld only)

0.42 Single 600

End/Internal 4800 4800 4500 3300

End/Internal 4800 4800 4200 32005100 4800 4250 3300

CUSTOM ORB 0.42 Single 1800 1800 1800 1800 300

CUSTOM ORB0.42 Single 1800 1750 1650 1350 300

3 fast's per sheet per support

End/Internal 2700 2700 2700 2500

3 fast's per sheet per support

End/Internal 2600 2400 2150 1600

0.48 Single 1800 1800 1800 1800 350

0.48 Single 1800 1800 1750 1300 350

End/Internal 2700 2700 2700 2700

End/Internal 2700 2700 2650 2100

TRIMDEK

0.42 Single 2400 2400 2400 2400 300

TRIMDEK

0.42 Single 2400 2400 2250 1850 300

End/Internal 3000 3000 3000 3000

End/Internal 3000 3000 2850 2300

0.48 Single 2700 2700 2700 2550 350

0.48 Single 2700 2400 2200 1950 350

End/Internal 3000 3000 3000 3000

End/Internal 3000 3000 2900 2250

SPANDEK 0.42 Single 3000 3000 2950 2550 600

SPANDEK 0.42 Single 2700 2450 2250 1800 600

3 fast's per sheet per support

every rib

every rib

End/Internal 3000 3000 3000 2200

3 fast's per sheet per support

End/Internal 2650 2100 1850 1450

0.48 Single 3000 3000 3000 2850 600

0.48 Single 2950 2800 2600 2200 600

End/Internal 3000 3000 3000 3000

End/Internal 3000 3000 2600 1750

KL700HS

0.42 Single 3300 3300 3200 2550 450

KL700HS0.42 Single 2800 2400 2100 1500 450

clip fixed

End/Internal 3600 3600 3600 3100

clip fixedEnd/Internal 3300 3000 2550 1450

0.48 Single 3300 3300 3300 2850 500

0.48 Single 3250 2650 2300 1750 500

End/Internal 3600 3600 3600 3350

End/Internal 3550 3250 2900 1900

KL700HS 0.42 Single 3900 3900 3800 3450 450

KL700HS0.42 Single 3600 3350 3100 na 450

screw fixed (pan)End/Internal No value present

screw fixed (pan)End/Internal No value present

0.48 Single 4200 4200 4100 3600 500

0.48 Single 3750 3500 3300 2750 500

End/Internal No value present

End/Internal No value present

SPANRIB 0.42 Single 2700 2500 2300 1800 300

SPANRIB0.42 Single 2000 1750 1500 1150 300

(Qld only)End/Internal 3600 3600 3300 2600

(Qld only)End/Internal 2900 2500 2300 1450

0.48 Single 3000 3000 3000 3000 350

0.48 Single 3000 3000 2500 2350 350

End/Internal 3600 3600 3600 3600

End/Internal 3000 3000 2800 1700

MinimumRoof Pitch

MinimumRoof Pitch

5º(1 in 12)

5º(1 in 12)

5º(1 in 12)

5º(1 in 12)

2º(1 in 30)

2º(1 in 30)

2º(1 in 30)

2º(1 in 30)

2º(1 in 30)

1º(1 in 50)

2º(1 in 30)

1º(1 in 50)

2º(1 in 30)

1º(1 in 50)

2º(1 in 30)

1º(1 in 50)

3º(1 in 20)

3º(1 in 20)

Note: All claddings are crest fastened (rib fixed) unless otherwise stated. The design of posts, anchoring of posts and footings does not fall under the scope of this document. This shall be carried out by a suitably qualified person.

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Simply supported patios - no cladding overhang

Continuous patios - no cladding overhang

P

Purlin Span

Purlin Span

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width Patio

Width

Patio Width

1, 2

1

Existing dwelling Existing dwelling

Existing dwelling

P

Purlin Span

Purlin Span

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width Patio

Width

Patio Width1

Existing dwelling Existing dwelling

Existing dwelling Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

1, 2

1, 2 1, 2

Maximum Purlin Span (simple spans)No cladding overhang

1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900 4200 4500 4800 5100 5400 5700 6000F10011 5134 4831 4589 4389 4220 4075 3947 3834 3734 3642 3560 3484 3414 3350 3290 3234F15015 7883 7418 7047 6740 6480 6257 6061 5888 5733 5593 5466 5349 5242 5143 5051 4966F20020 10959 10312 9796 9369 9009 8698 8426 8185 7969 7775 7598 7436 7288 7150 7022 6903F10011 5134 4831 4589 4389 4220 4075 3947 3834 3734 3642 3560 3484 3414 3350 3290 3231F15015 7883 7418 7047 6740 6480 6257 6061 5888 5733 5593 5466 5349 5242 5143 5051 4966F20020 10959 10312 9796 9369 9009 8698 8426 8185 7969 7775 7598 7436 7288 7150 7022 6903F10011 5134 4831 4589 4389 4220 4075 3903 3736 3588 3456 3338 3231 3134 3046 2964 2888F15015 7883 7418 7047 6740 6480 6257 6061 5836 5604 5397 5212 5045 4893 4753 4625 4507F20020 10959 10312 9796 9369 9009 8698 8426 8185 7894 7601 7339 7102 6886 6689 6508 6341F10011 4669 4301 3979 3719 3505 3324 3168 3032 2913 2806 2711 2624 2545 2473 2407 2346F15015 7169 6726 6218 5810 5474 5189 4945 4733 4545 4379 4229 4094 3971 3858 3754 3659F20020 9965 9378 8767 8188 7710 7307 6961 6660 6395 6159 5948 5757 5583 5424 5278 5143

Reduction factor 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.71 0.70Apply to Maximum Purlin Span when patio is attached on three sides

W50(N4)

Wind Category

FIRMLOK Beam Size

Patio Width

W33(N2)

W37

W41(N3)

Purlin Span Purlin Span

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

Purlin Span Purlin Span

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

2 2

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Maximum Purlin Span (continuous spans)

1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900 4200 4500 4800 5100 5400 5700 6000F10011 6885 6479 6154 5886 5660 5464 5293 5142 5007 4884 4773 4672 4545 4383 4234 4096F15015 10571 9948 9449 9038 8690 8390 8128 7895 7687 7500 7329 7173 6976 6720 6484 6265F20020 14695 13829 13136 12564 12080 11663 11299 10976 10687 10426 10189 9972 9772 9588 9417 9168F10011 6885 6479 6154 5886 5660 5387 5091 4825 4590 4380 4190 4018 3861 3717 3584 3460F15015 10571 9948 9449 9038 8690 8326 7844 7422 7048 6715 6414 6142 5893 5665 5455 5260F20020 14695 13829 13136 12564 12080 11663 11299 10789 10265 9798 9378 8997 8649 8330 8037 7651F10011 6843 6236 5766 5388 5023 4706 4432 4192 3979 3789 3617 3462 3320 3189 3069 2958F15015 10571 9770 9026 8329 7736 7232 6797 6416 6080 5779 5508 5262 5038 4833 4645 4470F20020 14695 13827 12758 11905 11202 10522 9913 9381 8910 8489 8111 7655 7198 6792 6429 6103F10011 5543 4996 4539 4168 3859 3596 3369 3170 2994 2826 2636 2471 2325 2195 2079 1975F15015 8622 7693 6968 6379 5890 5474 5116 4803 4526 4264 3978 3727 3507 3310 3135 2977F20020 12254 11152 10152 9329 8645 8064 7354 6732 6207 5758 5369 5030 4731 4465 4228 4015

Reduction factor 0.75 0.72 0.69 0.67 0.64 0.62 0.60 0.59 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.51

FIRMLOKBeam Size

Patio Width

W37

Wind Category

No cladding overhang

Apply to Maximum Purlin Span when patio is attached on three sides

W50(N4)

W33(N2)

W41(N3)

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic diagrams refer to acceptable connection type, as illustrated on pages 21-27.

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic dia-grams refer to acceptable connection type, as illus-trated on pages 21-27.

Note: Some lengths given in the above table may exceed the maximum size available in your area.

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Simply supported patios - with cladding overhang

Continuous patios - with cladding overhang

P

Purlin Span

Purlin Span

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width Patio

Width

Patio Width

1, 2

1

Existing dwelling Existing dwelling

Existing dwelling

P

Purlin Span

Purlin Span

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width Patio

Width

Patio Width1

Existing dwelling Existing dwelling

Existing dwelling Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

1, 2

1, 2 1, 2

Maximum Purlin Span (simple spans) With cladding overhang

1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900 4200 4500 4800 5100 5400 5700 6000F10011 4220 4075 3947 3834 3734 3642 3560 3484 3414 3350 3290 3234 3182 3133 3087 3043F15015 6480 6257 6061 5888 5733 5593 5466 5349 5242 5143 5051 4966 4886 4811 4740 4673F20020 9009 8698 8426 8185 7969 7775 7598 7436 7288 7150 7022 6903 6792 6687 6589 6496F10011 4220 4075 3947 3834 3734 3642 3560 3484 3414 3350 3290 3231 3152 3079 3011 2948F15015 6480 6257 6061 5888 5733 5593 5466 5349 5242 5143 5051 4966 4886 4806 4700 4600F20020 9009 8698 8426 8185 7969 7775 7598 7436 7288 7150 7022 6903 6792 6687 6589 6472F10011 4220 4075 3903 3736 3588 3456 3338 3231 3134 3046 2964 2888 2818 2753 2692 2636F15015 6480 6257 6061 5836 5604 5397 5212 5045 4893 4753 4625 4507 4398 4296 4201 4112F20020 9009 8698 8426 8185 7894 7601 7339 7102 6886 6689 6508 6341 6186 6042 5908 5782F10011 3505 3324 3168 3032 2913 2806 2711 2624 2545 2473 2407 2346 2289 2236 2187 2141F15015 5474 5189 4945 4733 4545 4379 4229 4094 3971 3858 3754 3659 3570 3488 3411 3338F20020 7710 7307 6961 6660 6395 6159 5948 5757 5583 5424 5278 5143 5018 4902 4793 4691

Reduction factor 0.79 0.77 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.68 0.67Apply to Maximum Purlin Span when patio is attached on three sides

Wind Category

FIRMLOKBeam Size

Patio Width

W37

W50(N4)

W33(N2)

W41(N3)

Purlin Span Purlin Span

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

Cladding overhang

Cladding overhang

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

Purlin Span Purlin Span

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

PurlinSpan

Patio Width

Existing dwelling

2 2

22

Maximum Purlin Span (continuous spans) With cladding overhang

1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900 4200 4500 4800 5100 5400 5700 6000F10011 5660 5464 5293 5142 5007 4884 4773 4672 4545 4383 4234 4096 3967 3847 3735 3630F15015 8690 8390 8128 7895 7687 7500 7329 7173 6976 6720 6484 6265 6061 5871 5694 5528F20020 12080 11663 11299 10976 10687 10426 10189 9972 9772 9588 9417 9168 8884 8619 8371 8138F10011 5660 5387 5091 4825 4590 4380 4190 4018 3861 3717 3584 3460 3346 3239 3139 3045F15015 8690 8326 7844 7422 7048 6715 6414 6142 5893 5665 5455 5260 5080 4911 4754 4607F20020 12080 11663 11299 10789 10265 9798 9378 8997 8649 8330 8037 7651 7281 6945 6638 6358F10011 5023 4706 4432 4192 3979 3789 3617 3462 3320 3189 3069 2958 2850 2720 2601 2492F15015 7736 7232 6797 6416 6080 5779 5508 5262 5038 4833 4645 4470 4302 4105 3925 3760F20020 11202 10522 9913 9381 8910 8489 8111 7655 7198 6792 6429 6103 5809 5541 5298 5074F10011 3859 3596 3369 3170 2994 2826 2636 2471 2325 2195 2079 1975 1880 1795 1716 1645F15015 5890 5474 5116 4803 4526 4264 3978 3727 3507 3310 3135 2977 2835 2705 2587 2479F20020 8645 8064 7354 6732 6207 5758 5369 5030 4731 4465 4228 4015 3822 3647 3487 3341

Reduction factor 0.64 0.62 0.60 0.59 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.51 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49

FIRMLOK Beam Size

Patio Width

W37

Wind Category

Apply to Maximum Purlin Span when patio is attached on three sides

W50(N4)

W33(N2)

W41(N3)

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic dia-grams refer to acceptable connection type, as illus-trated on pages 21-27.

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic dia-grams refer to acceptable connection type, as illus-trated on pages 21-27.

Note: Some lengths given in the above table may exceed the maximum size available in your area.

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Attached patio example 1

Step 1: Required Information before you start

Determine the wind area you are in.

Select the boundary dimensions.

Will the patio be attached on one or more sides?

Step 2: Cladding Design

Select your cladding.

Select the maximum span LySAGhT TrIMDEk® roof cladding can do from the table on P5.

Can your cladding span the patio width in one go?

Can the cladding span the patio width in two spans?

Do you want the cladding to overhang?

Step 3: firMlok purlin design

Using the table on p6 ‘Allowable purlin span (simple spans) ‘ determine whether a purlin can span the full 6400mm.

Step 4: Select connection

Determine the type of connection you wish to adopt.

In our example, we will choose wind condition W33 (N2), the boundary is 4200 x 6400mm and we will be attaching on one side only.

We will be choosing TrIMDEk.

TrIMDEk can span 2400mm 0.42BMT or 2700mm 0.48BMT.

2400 & 2700 < 4200mm, therefore TrIMDEk cannot span the width in one span. We will need an extra support.

End spans for TrIMDEk are 3000mm.

2 x (3000) = 6000mm > 4200mm.

yes - TrIMDEk 0.42BMT is ok to span the patio width in two spans.

No - we don’t want any overhang.

for Wind Category = W33 (N2), Patio Width = 4200mm

from the table, f20020 will span 7775mm > 6400mm, there-fore, it will do the span.

refer to the diagrams above the table used to select which con-nection to use. In this case, the table used was allowable purlin span (simple spans) no cladding overhang, and the diagram which resembles your structure should be chosen.

In this case connections 1 or 2 are applicable. See below.

Task:

Determine a suitable patio to cover an existing paved area 4200 x 6400mm.

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Additional support

6400mm

1, 2

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Additional support

6400mm

1, 2

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Patio

Wid

th =

420

0

6400mm

Additional support

6400mm

1, 2

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic diagram refers to acceptable connection type, as illustrated on pages 21 - 27.

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Free-standing flat roofs

4

Structure Type 2

Structure Type 3Structure Type 1

Purlin

4

3

5

Purlin LW

Purlin Span

Purlin LW

Purlin

=

=

4Ra�er Span

Purlin LW

=

=

Ra�er LW

=

=

Ra�er LW

Ra�er Ra�er

Purli

n

Purli

n Purlin Span

Ra�er Span

Purlin LW

Purlin LW

=

=Ra�er LW

=Ra�er LW

Beam Ra�erLW

Ra�er

Purli

n

Purli

n Purlin Span

3

4

5

Ra�er

Ra�er Span

Purli

n

Purli

n

Purli

n Purlin Span

Purli

n

33

5

Purlin LW

=

=

Ra�er LW

4

Ra�erRa�er Span

Ra�er Span

Purli

n

Purli

n

Purli

n Purlin Span

3

Purlin

4

5

4

Ra�er

Purlin LW

=Ra�er LW

Beam Ra�er Span

Beam Ra�er Span

Beam Ra�er LW

Purlin

4

33

3

3

Ra�er Span

Purlin LW

Beam Ra�er LW

=Ra�er LW

Beam Ra�erSpan

NoTE: Numbers circled in above schematic diagrams refer to acceptable connection type, as illustrated on pages 21 - 27.

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Note:Structure Type 3 has additional Beam rafters. The span of these should be obtained from the tables below, using Beam rafter LW instead of rafter LW.

Max

imu

m P

url

in S

pan

150

018

00

210

02

40

02

70

03

00

03

30

03

60

03

90

04

20

04

50

04

80

05

100

54

00

57

00

60

00

F10

011

407

53

83

43

64

23

48

43

35

03

23

43

133

30

43

29

63

28

91

28

25

276

527

102

65

92

611

25

67F1

50

156

257

58

88

55

93

53

49

514

34

96

64

811

467

34

55

04

43

94

33

84

246

416

14

08

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We will be choosing fLATDEk.

fLATDEk can span 4500mm 0.42mm BMT.

4500 < 6600mm, therefore fLAtdek cannot. We will need an extra support.

End spans for fLATdek are 4500mm.

2 x (4500) = 9000mm > 6600mm.

yes - fLATDEk is ok to span the structure length in two spans.

We are Structure Type 2.

Using Structure 2 diagrams: for Wind Category W41 (N3) Purlin LW = 3300 Purlin span = 6100 f20020 will span 6042 = 6042 ≤ 6100 Therefore, not suitable.

Purlin LW = 2200 Purlin span = 6100 7434 ≥ 6100, therefore ok

for Wind Category W41 (N3), rafter LW = 3050 rafter Span = 6600mm Number of intermediate purlins = 2 from the table for f20020 - Simple span = 7010 ≥ 6100, therefore, it will do the span.

In this case connections 3 or 4 are applicable.

It is ok to span the structure length in two spans.

We are Structure Type 2.Using Structure 2 diagrams:for Wind Category W41 (N3)Purlin LW = 3300 Purlin span = 6100f20020 will span 6042 = 6042 ≤ 6100 Therefore, not suitable.Purlin LW = 2200 Purlin span = 61007434 ≥ 6100, therefore ok

for Wind Category W41 (N3),rafter LW = 3050 rafter Span = 6600mmNumber of intermediate purlins = 2from the table for f20020 - Simple span = 7010 ≥ 6100 , therefore,it will do the span. In this case connections 3 or 4 are applicable.

Free-standing flat roof: Example 2Task: Determine a suitable freestanding carport to cover an existing slabbed area 6100 x 6600mm

Worked examplesteps

Step 1: Required Information before you start Determine the wind area you are in.

Select the boundary dimensions.

Will the structure be attached on one or more sides or blocked by 75% or greater?

Step 2: Cladding Design Select your cladding.

Select your cladding direction.

Select the maximum span fLATDEk can do from the table on page 5.

Can your cladding span the length in one span?

Can the cladding span the length in two spans?

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Step 5: Rafter design Using the table on page 10 Maximum rafter Span

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We will be choosing CUSToM orB.

CUSToM orB can span 1800mm 0.42BMT and 0.48BMT

1800 < 6000mm, therefore CUSToM orB cannot span the distance in one span. We will need an extra support.

End spans for CUSToM orB are 2700mm.

2 x (2700) = 5400mm < 6000mm.

Therefore CUSToM orB cannot span the distance in two spans.

3 x (2700) = 8100mm > 6000mm.

Therefore, CUSToM orB is ok to span the structure length in three spans.

We are Structure Type 2.

Using Structure 2 diagrams: for Wind Category W33 (N2)

Purlin LW = 2000 Purlin span = 9000

f20020 will span 7911 ≤ 9000

Therefore, not suitable.

Purlin LW = 1500 Purlin span = 9000

f20020 will span 8698 ≤ 9000

Therefore, not suitable.

Using Structure 2 diagrams: for Wind Category W33 (N2)

Purlin LW = 2000 Purlin span = 4500

f20020 will span 7911 ≥ 4500

or f15015 will span 5691 ≥ 4500

Therefore, both are suitable.

Free-standing flat roof: Example 3Task: Determine a suitable freestanding carport to cover an existing slabbed area 9000 x 6000mm

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Step 1: Required Information before you start

Determine the wind area you are in.

Select the boundary dimensions.

Will the structure be attached on one or more sides or blocked by 75% or greater?

Step 2: Cladding Design

Select your cladding.

Select your cladding direction (typically in the largest direction)

Select the maximum span CUSToM orB can do from the table on p5.

Can your cladding span the length in one span?

Can the cladding span the length in two spans?

Can the cladding span the length in three spans?

Step 3: Structure type

Select your structure type from the diagrams on p. 9.

Step 4: firMlok purlin design

Using the table on p10 ‘Maximum Purlin Span‘ determine whether a purlin can span the full 9000mm at the given spacing.

Add additional purlin and see if the purlin design is adequate.

Alternatively, add an additional rafter and review purlin design. Note: The structure type is now Type 3.

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for Wind Category W33 (N2),Beam rafter LW = 3000 Beam rafter Span = 9000mmNumber of intermediate purlins = 1from the table for f20020 - Simple span = 6646 < 9000 , therefore, it will not do the span.

for Wind Category W33 (N2), Beam rafter Span is reduced to 4500mm, therefore ok.

In this case connections 3, 4 or 5 are applicable. See below.

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Using the table Maximum rafter Span on p10 (simple spans) determine whether the rafter can span the full length.

Step 6: Beam Rafter Design

Using the table Maximum rafter Span on p10 (simple spans) using Beam rafter load widths instead of beam load Widths determine whether the rafter can span the full length.

Add post to support beam rafter and review Beam rafter design.

Step 7: Select connection

for your structure type, the diagrams on page 9 indicate which connections you can have.

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NOTES: Numbers circled in above schematic diagrams refer to acceptable connection type, as illustrated on pages 21-27.

Collar ties must be placed on all gable rafters. Collar ties must always be positioned in accordance with Connection 10. (p26)

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Gable roof: Example 4

Task: Determine a suitable gable structure to cover an internal paved area 5100 x 4800mm.

Step 1: Required Information before you start Determine the wind area you are in.

Select the boundary dimensions.

Will the structure be attached on one or more sides or blocked by 75% or greater?

Step 2: Cladding Design Select your cladding.

Select your gable orientation (Gable width is typically in the shortest direction)

Select your roof pitch.

Select the maximum span SPANDEk can do from the table on page 5.

Can your cladding span the length in one span?

Step 3: Structure type Select whether you want your gable with or without a

collar tie.

Step 4: firmlok purlin design Using the table on page 15 ‘Allowable purlin span‘

gable structure, determine whether a purlin can span the full 5100mm at the given spacing.

Step 5: Gable design Using the table Allowable Gable Width on p16 (Gable

with collar tie) determine whether a gable at each end is satisfactory.

Step 6: Select connection for this structure type, the diagrams on page 11

indicate which connections you can have.

Worked examplesteps

In our example, we will choose wind condition W33 (N2), the boundary is 5100 x 4800mm and the structure is attached on three sides. (i.e. blocked)

We will be choosing SPANDEk.

We will be choosing a 15° roof pitch.SPANDEk can span 2700mm 0.42BMT and 2950 0.48BMTThe rafter length for this gable is 2495mm, hence 0.42 or 0.48BMT will do it in one span.

We have a collar tie.

for our structure, Purlin Span = 5100 Gable width = 4800mmf15015 will span 6662 (0.79) = 5262 ≥ 5100 Therefore, purlin can span the full length.

for our structure, Gable LW = 2550Gable Width = 4800 No. of intermediate purlins = 0from the table, for f15015 allowable gable width is = 6344 x 0.61 =3838 < 4800 hence 15015 is not suitable. for f20020 allowable gable width = 8784 x 0.61 =5314 > 4800 hence f20020 is suitable.

In this case connections

3 or 4 are applicable.

See below.

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Connections

Connection 2(Continuous spans)LySAGhT column insert or bolted connection

Connection 1(Simple spans)LySAGhT fIrMLok universal brackets

Bracket fixed to post with 6 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Purlin fixed to bracketwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screwsPurlin

Purlin

Fix column insertto underside of FIRMLOK beamwith 4 x #10-16x16 hex head screws

Fix column insert to post with 4 x #10-16x25 hex head screws(2 on opposite sides)

Place M10 bolt though beam and column insert(minimum 45mm from end of beam)

30mmminimum

Universal bracket

(0-5 degrees)

25mm

65mm

Fix beam to postwith two M10 boltswith Nylok® nuts (boltslocated in beam recesses)

Column insert

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Bracket fixed to ra�er with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Purlin fixed to bracketwith 6 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Bracket fixed to post with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKwith 6 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKon outside face only with 2 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Brackets joined withwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws(not illustrated)

Fix ra�er to post with two M10 bolts with Nylok® nuts

Fix purlin to post with one M10 bolt with Nylok® nut

Connection 3(Purlin to rafter or rafter to beam connection)

Connection 4(Typical bolted corner connection)

Connection 4(Typical screwed corner connection)

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Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKon outside face only with 2 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Brackets joined to ra�erwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws(not illustrated)

Fix ra�er to intermediate post with two M10 bolts with Nylok® nuts

Fix purlin to intermediate post with one M10 bolt with Nylok® nut

Connection 5(Intermediate post connection)

Connection 5(Screwed connection for continuous member)

Connection 5(Screwed connection for simple spanned member)

Bracket fixed to FIRMLOK with 4 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Brackets connected to intermediate post with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws (not illustrated)

Fix ra�er to post with two M10 bolts with Nylok® nuts.Bolts will pass through universal bracket.

Bracket fixed to intermediate post with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKwith 6 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Connection 5(Bolted connection for continuous member)

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Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKon outside face only with 2 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Brackets joined withwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws(not illustrated)

Fix edge beam to post with two M10 bolts with Nylok® nuts

Fix gable ra�er to post with one M10 bolt with Nylok® nut

Gable ra�er

Edge beam

Connection 6Purlin to apex connection

Connection 7(Gabled corner connection - bolted)

Connection 7(Gabled corner connection - screwed)

Apex bracket

Universal bracket

Fix with six #12-14x20 hex. head self drilling screws each side

Fix with six #12-14x20 hex. head self drilling screws

Ra�er

PurlinRa�er

Fix beam to bracket with six #12-14x20 hex. head

self drilling screwsNote: Back to back Apex Bracket shown. Can also be used with internal apex.

Bracket fixed to post with 6 #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Bracket fixed to FIRMLOKwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Edge beam

Gable ra�er

Universal brackets for different pitches

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Connection 8(Intermediate gable connection -twin rafter with post)

Connection 9(Bolted intermediate gable connection - with post)

Connection 9(Screwed intermediate gable connection - with post)

Bracket fixed to gable ra�er on outside facewith 3 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Brackets connected to ra�er on top inside face with 1 x #10-16x16 hex. head screw

Fix edge beam to post with two M10 bolts with Nylok®

nuts. Fix gable ra�er to intermediatepost with one M10 bolt with Nylok® nut.

Edge beam

Gable ra�er

Gable ra�er

Post

Bracket fixed to gablera�er on outside face only with 2 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Brackets joined to edge beamwith 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws(not illustrated)

Fix ra�er to intermediate post with two M10 bolts with Nylok® nuts

Fix gable ra�er to intermediate post with one M10 bolt with Nylok® nut

Edge beam

Bracket fixed to gable ra�er with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Brackets connected to intermediate post with 6 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws (not illustrated)

Fix edge beam to post with two M10 bolts with Nylok®

nuts. Bolts will pass through universal bracket.

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Connection 10Gable with collar tie - Apex and collar tie connection

Collar tie & brackets

Gable Ra�er

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VIEW 'X'Drill 2 holes 13mm dia.

for M12 bolts

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2 off M12 x 30mmhex. head bolts andnuts with 3mm thicksquare washers underbolt heads and nuts

Ra�ers musttouch brackets here

12 x #10-16x16 screws(3 per ra�er per side)

90º

Collar tie fixed to bracketwith 6 x #10-16x16hex. head screws

Collar tie fixed to gable ra�er with 8 x #10-16x16 hex. head screws

Gable ra�er

Collar tie bracket

Collar tie

Apex details

Typical gable ra�er with collar tie

Collar tie details

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Connection 11Gable without collar tie - internal apex connection

lysaghT firMlok apex brackets

for each bracket use:

• 24 x 12 -14 x 20 screws for wind classifications

On all 4 faces of bracket:For wind classificationsN1 (W28) use 5 screws

N2 (W33) & N3 (W41) use 6 screws

Place fasteners incentre at recess

Screws at 20mm centres

Apex bracket is availablefor pitches 15° and 22.5°

FIRMLOK must be mitred

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www.lysaght.comTechnical enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 641417LySAGhT®, fIrMLok®, CoLorBoND® & ZINCALUME® are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited, ABN 16 000 011 058. Bulb-tite® is a registered trademark of ITW Buildex Pty Ltd. The LySAGhT ® range of products is exclusively made by or for BlueScope Steel Limited trading as Lysaght. PM 1000 20/8/14

Product Descriptions

All descriptions, specifications, illustrations, drawings, data, dimensions and weights contained in this catalogue, all technical literature and websites containing information from LySAGhT are approximations only.

They are intended by Lysaght to be a general description for information and identification purposes and do not create a sale by description. Lysaght reserves the right at any time to:

(a) supply Goods with such minor modifications from its drawings and specifications as it sees fit; and

(b) alter specifications shown in its promotional literature to reflect changes made after the date of such publication.

Disclaimer, warranties and limitation of liability

This publication is intended to be an aid for all trades and professionals involved with specifying and installing LySAGhT products and not to be a substitute for professional judgement.

Terms and conditions of sale available at local Lysaght sales offices.

Except to the extent to which liability may not lawfully be excluded or limited, BlueScope Steel Limited will not be under or incur any liability to you for any direct or indirect loss or damage (including, without limitation, consequential loss or damage such as loss of profit or anticipated profit, loss of use, damage to goodwill and loss due to delay) however caused (including, without limitation, breach of contract, negligence and/or breach of statute), which you may suffer or incur in connection with this publication.

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