Applications of Pre-engineered Buildings

Ever since the technology of pre-engineered buildings was introduced, its merits have been appreciated. Over the passage of time, more and more advances have come in making these structures extremely versatile and useful. The speed and ease of construction, mobility, timeliness of project completion and remarkable cost-efficiency that is brought about in PEB projects is universally acknowledged. Let’s have a look at some of their most common applications:-

     ·  Factories: Most factories have some basic structural requirements including parameters of safety, durability and effective utilization of space, with fairly minimal design customization needed. As a result, steel buildings can prove sturdy effective as factory structures.

      · Warehouses or Distribution centres: The same holds true for storage spaces, distribution areas, warehouses and logistics centres. A basic structural steel framework with ready, finished roofing and cladding parts is fully capable of fulfilling their requirements.

     

   · Industrial sheds & Hangars: Metal Buildings with ready to assemble-ridges, bays and designated areas for different functions prove quite useful for constructing industrial sheds. In fact, the large span structures like aircraft hangers can be commissioned in remarkably short times.

    · Indoor and outdoor stadium with canopy: By adding elements like colour & type variations in the roofing and cladding and other exterior finishes. PEB’s can develop into rather attractive –looking structures that have now found wide acceptance as sports facilities such as stadiums.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited

With extensive knowledge and expertise in offering tailor-made solution, Hindustan Alcox Limited, a premier in steel building manufacturers in PEB Industry specializes in manufacturing industrial sheds. We are leading Pre Engineered Building Manufacturer in diverse steel building industries including Steel Building manufacturer as well as erection of factory sheds, warehouses, aircraft hangers, shopping malls and office complexes.

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Impacts of Open Stockpile on Fugitive dust emissions

Diminishing dust levels at a bulk storage material handling operation is a requirement driven by a combination of environmental, operational, employee and community expectations.

Within an operation, dust adversely affects employee health, visibility and adds a variety of maintenance challenges. Externally, the irritation caused by fugitive dust can have a major impact on communities in the vicinity of the stockpile.

The best possible solution to overcome these dust issues is to cover the open stockpiles. Hindustan Alcox designs long span dome structure and vaults that cover stockpiles, prevent runoff, contains dust and spare landscapes. Your operations, employees and landscapes are protected against fugitive dust.

Hindustan Alcox offers a practical solution that saves both time and money. Our Assembly process ensures a fast, safe and easy installation of these dome structures. With expert guidance, our structures are installed with all safety measures. The benefits of covering stockpiles as compared to open stockpiles are as follows:-

·                     Minimum dust emission in the stockpile

·                     No air pollution

·                     Elimination of caking problems in stockpiles

·                     Elimination of rainfall and moisture problem

Stocking of product in covered storage system not only minimizes the above various problems, but also improves plant efficiency and maintains quality of the product.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited

With over 30 years of experience, Hindustan Alcox Limited is the leading dome structure manufacturer. Design and functionality are hallmarks of Hindustan Alcox. Regardless of climate or geography, we solve dust problems with endless design options. Our mission is to provide solutions for coal storing industries all around the world.

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Types of Tensile Membrane Structures

The term tensile membrane structures describes the category of buildings in which the load bearing capacity is achieved through tension stress in majority of the components, such as cables, technical fabrics or foils. A membrane structure is most often used as a roof, as they can attractively and efficiently span large distances.

Flexible Design Aesthetics, Outstanding Translucency, Excellent Durability, Lightweight Nature and Low maintenance are some of the great advantages and functional benefits of tensile membrane structures.

Types of Tensile Membrane structures - 

1) Saddle Roof

The saddle is a hyperbolic paraboloid, which means that the membrane structure is characterized by two high peaks and to low points; in other words, the saddle can be conceptualized as a warped rectangular grid.

2) Mast Supported

Tent-like in appearance, mast supported structures typically have one or sometimes several peaks that are supported by either interior or perimeter masts. These structures can also be supported by adjacent buildings. The peaks of a mast supported structure are determined by the design and how the fabric is attached. These structures are primarily suitable for long span roofs.

3) Arch Supported Roofs

Curved compression members are used as the main supporting elements and cross arches are used for lateral stability. In a plane arch, large differences between the thrust lines and the main geometry will produce large bending moments that in turn produce large changes in shape and high stress in the arch chord section. One method to significantly reduce these effects is to tie or restrain points along the arch chord to reduce the initial large deformations of the chord.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited  

As a leading Membrane structure manufacturer, Hindustan Alcox Limited specializes in creating complex structural systems with sophisticated design practices. Our fabric structure which include tensile membrane structure, requires a prior understanding of shape and form, the behaviour of the materials used and the forces acting on it. All these parameters are studied by our designers to conceptualise and engineer the final product.      

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Popular Facts about Dome Structures

A dome is typically an element of architecture that resembles the upper half of sphere. Dome structures are curved – they have no angles and no corners – and they enclose an enormous amount of space with the minimum of materials as they don’t require interior supports. Despite their slenderness, dome structures are some of the strongest and stiffest structures in existence today. There is no denying that the domes are amongst the strongest architectural forms to have been developed in the construction industry. Listed below are some important facts about dome structures that have revived their demand in the modern construction industry:-

·  Bulk storage domes are extremely efficient and cost effective structures as they are lighter in weight as compared to other building styles. In addition they can be constructed with significantly lesser material and provide a much longer life.

· The absence of any corners, angles and flat surfaces make these structures highly resistant to high pressure winds and hurricanes. This is because the winds are able to pass smoothly over their circular shape while creating minimal turbulence due to excessive air pressure. This makes dome structures aerodynamically stable.

· Most modern buildings having dome shaped structures use the geodesic domes which are specially engineered for efficient utilization of space besides making the construction highly economical.

· Given the inverted circular design of the dome shaped structures, the dissipation of energy is also carried out in a highly efficient manner. This means that the various sections of structures can be rapidly heated and cooled in an even manner.

About Hindustan Alcox

With over 30 years of experience, Hindustan Alcox Limited is one the leading dome manufacturers. We use the latest technology to create aesthetically appealing structures that offer the benefits of long life and economical construction.

Read More -   Types of Coal Storage Sheds

Types of Coal Storage Sheds

During the storage of coal many challenges arise such as spontaneous combustion of coal, loss of GCV (gross calorific value) and fugitive dust emissions. Due to rise of these kinds of problems there is a significant monetary and environmental loss. Coal storage sheds are considered as the perfect solution to overcome the challenges. With the help of coal storage sheds, these problems can be eliminated easily without damaging the environment. There are 2 types of Coal storage sheds-

1. COAL STORAGE - BARREL VAULT SHED

In this case, coal storage will be formed by the conventional rail mounted stacker cum reclaimer machines will be covered within the shed. The length and span of the shed could be adopted depending on the quantity of the storage required. In case of future expansion the length of the shed can be increased and same stacker reclaimer can be used for higher volumes. 

2. COAL STORAGE - DOME SHED

In this type of structure, the shape of the shed will be in the semi hemispherical form. There will be a concrete wall up to a certain height from the ground level and the structure will be erected above this wall. The dome structure of various sizes could be adopted depending on the quantity of storage required. A circular stacker and scraper type reclaimer could be used for reclaiming the coal. With this type of shed, coal will protected from wind and rain and hence the problems associated with these will be avoided. This kind of storage shed can accommodate higher quantity of coal in a smaller area as the height of storage could be increased. 

About Hindustan Alcox

We at Hindustan Alcox are the leading coal storage shed manufacturer in India. We provide practical solutions to these above challenges, in most efficient and cost reducing ways to provide our clients with the best available solutions in storage and handling of any type of bulk storage.

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Impact of Open Coal Stockpiles

Majority of the coal stockpiles inside the Indian power plant are open type built with various kinds of stackers and reclaimers. This type of open storage poses both environmental and functional loss. There are several problems being faced with the present type of open stockpile system.

Functionality loss-

1) Combustion of Coal – Spontaneous coal combustion in open storage is one of the major concerns in the thermal power plant. The spontaneous combustion of coal in the open stockpile results in the degradation of the coal and causes changes in the physical and chemical properties of the coal.

2) Loss of GCV – Coal loses the gross calorific value when stored in the open. This increases the amount of energy required per unit

.

3) Loss of Coal – 2.4% of coal goes to waste due to erosion by wind and percolation of the coal during rainfall.

Environmental loss-

1) Fugitive dust nuisance from the stockpile due to the wind – Due to the fugitive dust emission from the stockpile, dust particles will be carried by wind and causes pollution. This would pollute the plant area and could cause damage to the other utilities like cooling towers, switch yard etc in the power plant.

2) Ground Water Contamination – Percolation of the coal particles with the rain water contaminates the ground water.

In view of the problems faced in the open type stockpile, there are many alternative methods of storing the coal but Coal Storage Sheds are the best possible solution to address the issues listed above. Coal Storage sheds is highly specialized and comes with following advantages. The cost of structure is 30-40% lower as compared to other conventional structures. This structure installation does not impact the productivity of the plant. Since this structure uses circular sections that coal dust accumulation is kept minimal on the members.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited

With over 30 years of experience in it, we at Hindustan Alcox Limited are the leading Coal storage shed manufacturer in India. We provide practical solutions to these above challenges, in most efficient and cost reducing ways and satisfy our clients with the best available solutions in storage and handling of any type of bulk storage.

Read More - Why Steel Buildings Make Great Investments

Why Steel Buildings Make Great Investments

If somebody wants to invest in a building that is aesthetically pleasing, energy efficient, and strong, then steel buildings are the best choice. When compared to traditional buildings, steel buildings are more popular and economical. They are specially designed to be erected faster than traditional buildings.

1) Steel is a Great Value for Money

By choosing steel, you can be sure that you well get a great value. This material is sturdy, durable and made to last. The large span steel structure does not collapse easily.  Steel ensures the stability of the structure for a long time. It is suitable for any kind of weather conditions.

2) Steel is Low-Maintenance

Steel is a material that does not require much upkeep. You can pick out this type of building material if you are looking for a low maintenance option. Instead of spending, your time and money and effort on repairing your building, steel is a sturdy choice that will help it to last for as long as possible.

3) Steel Buildings are Safe options

Steel buildings are very much safe options during earthquakes and storms as compared to traditional buildings. Due to the good resistance, they are very good when natural disasters occur. They can be suitable for any kind of weather conditions.

4) Steel is an Eco-friendly choice

Steel building are very eco-friendly in nature. Since it can be recycled, it makes an efficient choice for the construction. Its long life span is also good for the environment since no other materials will need to be used to create something different.

About Hindustan Alcox  

With extensive knowledge and expertise in offering tailor-made solution, Hindustan Alcox Limited, a premier in steel building manufacturers. We are leading Steel building manufacturer in diverse steel building industries including erection of factory sheds, warehouses, aircraft hangers, shopping malls and office complexes.

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