Structural Design Support
Structural Design and Modeling of a Steel Building for Restaurant Outlets in Mississippi
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Sreela Biswas
- September 17, 2025
- 8:51 am
Task Assigned
Uppteam was tasked with creating the structural design and modeling of a single-story pre-engineered steel building to be used as a chain of restaurant outlets. The scope included the structural framing system design, foundation design, lateral stability system, and preparation of documentation for local authority submission.
Project Timeline
- Week 1: Preliminary framing scheme, roof truss design, and modeling in Revit
- Week 2: Foundation design and slab-on-grade design for restaurant loads
- Week 3: Lateral load calculations (wind and seismic), bracing design, and load transfer analysis
- Week 4: Finalization of steel framing details, preparation of drawings, and documentation for submission
Additional Notes
- The project required open floor space with minimal interior columns to allow flexible restaurant layouts. So, we designed long-span steel beams with moment connections and roof trusses to minimize column usage.
- High lateral load demands due to wind exposure at the site. We utilized wind-bent steel-braced frames strategically at core areas to achieve stability while maintaining open spaces.
- The steel building was completed with the required architectural openness and aesthetic intent intact. The structural framing system ensured both strength and flexibility for future restaurant layouts.
