Rauta experts studied the features of construction technologies and showed examples of the unique agricultural buildings architecture.
Depending on the purpose and operating conditions, agricultural buildings can be built using different technologies and have special requirements for corrosion resistance of structures, durability, energy efficiency, etc.
Arched structures
They are made of profiled steel sheet, which forms the walls and roof of a frameless hangar. The rigidity of the building is provided by a radius structure.
The elements of the structure are profiled at the construction site, which allows for a high installation speed of up to 100 m2/day.
The technology allows you to quickly and economically build a storage facility with efficient use of space for grain, vegetables, feed, fertilizers and other bulk products.
An arched hangar can have a span of up to 24 m and a height of up to 10 m, and can also be insulated with polyurethane foam.
Sheet metal structures
The technology is widely used in elevators to ensure controlled storage conditions for large volumes of grain.
A grain silo with a storage capacity of 1,000 tons is built in approximately 1 month.
The diameter of the grain bunker can be up to 32 m, and the height can be up to 40 m.
Light gauge steel frame structures
LGSF are the most effective for erecting buildings with a span of up to 24 m and a height of up to 6 m in record time.
Low steel consumption of up to 25 kg/m2 allows for lightweight foundations and reduced construction costs.
Double-sided galvanizing of structures provides high corrosion resistance even in conditions of significant environmental aggression.
LGSF technology provides easy dismantling and renovation.
Light frame steel structures
Buildings made of steel structures can be of any configuration, with a span of up to 60 m and a height of up to 20 m, and can also withstand heavy loads from technological equipment.
Light steel structures have a low steel consumption of up to 35 kg/m2 and provide a high speed of building installation of about 200 m2/day.
Large-span truss structures
Allow free internal space without intermediate supports with a span of up to 100 m and have a high speed of building installation of up to 150 m2/day.
Steel structures for multi-storey buildings
Steel structures have a steel consumption of 45 kg/m2 and provide high resistance to vibration and dynamic loads. Spans with beams are up to 21 m.
Prefabricated reinforced concrete structures
Provide high resistance of the building to vibration and dynamic loads. Prefabricated reinforced concrete structures can have spans of up to 33 m when using beams and up to 36 m with truss structures.
Cross-laminated timber
Have high aesthetics and stability in an aggressive environment. To ensure load-bearing capacity, wooden structures are created large-sized. Spans can be up to 35 m.
Combined structures
For large buildings, it is economically efficient to combine reinforced concrete columns with a steel ceiling. Combined structures make it possible to obtain a span without internal supports of up to 100 m and at the same time significantly save on the construction budget.
Cowsheds must have high corrosion resistance of structures and a large internal volume of the building. Since cows feel good in the cold, the walls of the cowsheds can be made without insulation, and the roof must be well insulated to prevent animals from overheating in the summer.
The use of translucent structures provides natural lighting and energy savings.
For durability in aggressive environments, the load-bearing structures of the building must have a zinc and/or polyurethane coating, and the envelope structures – Pural or FoodSafe.
The construction of refrigerated warehouses and freezers is carried out using an external frame, which ensures the absence of cold bridges and smooth internal surfaces.
For warehouses with a regulated gas environment that require the highest energy efficiency, it is recommended to use sandwich panels of the Energy series and air-tightness technology.
The Hiarc energy-reflective coating for Ruukki sandwich panels and corrugated sheets provides high resistance to ultraviolet, corrosion and pollution. The ability of Hiarc to heat up in the sun by 36% less than standard coatings allows you to increase savings on building operation.
The office part of production halls and warehouses is created architecturally more expressive than the main building, which makes the facility recognizable and increases the comfort of employees.
Rauta specialists have extensive experience in designing and constructing agricultural facilities and understand the features of various construction technologies, so they can offer the best solutions in terms of price, durability and energy efficiency.
