RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN, FABRICATION AND ERECTION OF STEEL BUILDING EDGE FORM

摘要

It is required on almost every building project. Structurally, '[S importance is usually minimal. Without it, the structure could not be completed. It defines the boundaries of the slab. Other trades insist on using it to determine the thick-ness of the floor slab, support the fascia and perform other significant functions where this product is used. What is this product that is almost meaningless but significantly important? It is the edge-form/bent plate. Edge-form is found in numerous areas of the structure but can be categorized into three major areas, the building perimeter at the floor, the building perimeter at the roof and interior openings. It can be straight or curved. Both horizontal and vertical legs can vary on the same floor. Used solely as a concrete stop along the straight edge of a floor, it can be very simple in form without any attachments. By using it to be the structural support of the fascia material such as metal studs and deformed bars creates additions that begin to complicate this simple product. As gauge material or plate, the role of the edge form as an important product for proper construction cannot be overlooked. However, because of its chameleon nature, its relative cost, in time and dollars can be disproportional on a project. Through all its varied uses and forms it is evident that some standardization is possible and information could be disseminated that could help standardize the product. Our goal is to provide positive suggestions in an effort to consolidate some of the many details that exist from design office to design office with a practical approach for the use of the edge-form/bent plate.