Steel Frame Structure — Florida Engineering

Steel frame construction is commonly used in Florida for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Steel frames offer high strength-to-weight ratios, long spans, and design flexibility. Pineland Engineering (PE 39202) designs steel frame structures for Florida's high wind loads.

Steel Frame Design for Florida Wind Loads

Steel frame structures in Florida must be designed for: wind loads on the building envelope (transferred to the frame through the wall and roof cladding), wind loads on the structural frame (lateral loads that create overturning and shear forces), and wind uplift on the roof (which must be transferred through the roof-to-wall connections to the foundation). Pineland Engineering designs steel frames using AISC 360 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings) and ASCE 7 for wind loads. We provide complete structural drawings and calculations for steel frame projects.

Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings in Florida

Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) — also called metal building systems — are a common choice for commercial and industrial buildings in Florida. PEMBs are designed and manufactured by the building manufacturer and must be designed for Florida's wind loads. The local engineer of record (typically the foundation engineer) is responsible for the foundation design and the connection between the PEMB and the foundation. Pineland Engineering provides foundation design and engineer of record services for PEMB projects throughout Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do steel frame buildings need special engineering for Florida wind loads?

Yes. Steel frame structures in Florida must be designed for Florida's high wind loads per ASCE 7 and the Florida Building Code. Pineland Engineering designs steel frame structures for all Florida wind zones.

What is a pre-engineered metal building?

A pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) is a building system designed and manufactured by a building manufacturer. PEMBs must be designed for Florida's wind loads and require a local engineer of record for the foundation design.

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