What is Modular Steel Structure and Why Do We Use Them?

Key Features

Pre-fabricated Components

These are the building blocks of your structure, manufactured in a controlled environment to ensure quality and precision.

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Quick Assembly

The use of pre-fabricated components allows for faster construction, reducing the overall project timeline.

High Durability

Made from high-quality steel, these buildings are designed to withstand harsh conditions and have a long lifespan.

Cost-effective

The streamlined construction process and reduced labor costs make modular steel buildings a budget-friendly option.

Types of Modular Steel Buildings

Single-span

These are free-standing structures that are ideal for smaller spaces like garages or workshops.

Multi-span

These buildings have multiple frames, making them suitable for larger applications like warehouses or industrial complexes.

Tapered Column

These structures feature columns that taper towards the top, providing a unique aesthetic and structural advantages.

Straight Column

These buildings use straight columns from base to top, offering a traditional look and easy interior customization.

Advantages of Modular Steel Buildings

Cost-effectiveness

One of the most significant advantages is the cost savings, both in terms of material and labor.

Durability

Steel is known for its durability, making these buildings long-lasting and low-maintenance.

Speed of Construction

The pre-fabricated nature allows for quick assembly, reducing construction time by up to one-third compared to traditional methods.

Sustainability

Steel is recyclable, making modular steel buildings an eco-friendly option.

The Process of Building a Modular Steel Building

Planning and Design

The first step involves planning the layout and design, taking into consideration the building's purpose and requirements.

Fabrication

The steel modules are then fabricated in a factory setting, ensuring quality and precision.

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Site Preparation

The site is prepared for assembly, including laying the foundation and ensuring proper leveling.

Assembly

The pre-fabricated modules are then assembled on-site, often requiring fewer labor hours compared to traditional construction.

Finishing Touches

Final steps include installing doors, windows, and any custom features.

With ever-increasing demands on contractors to deliver projects quickly, cost-effectively, and environmentally friendly, it is not surprising they are now making more use of modular steel frame solutions.

What are modular steel support frames?

Modular steel frame systems like Walraven’s Maxx heavy frame system,  are non-welded steelwork support systems. They allow for efficient fabrication of frames and load-bearing structures for building services.

Heavy frame systems like Walraven Maxx profile can be used for supporting loads that are beyond the capabilities of typical strut channel. These would previously have required traditional fabricated steelwork supports.

The advantages of using a modular steelwork construction over a welded steelwork system include:

• Faster construction
• Lighter and more agile than steelwork systems
• Assemble easily onsite or offsite
• Versatile system
• Easily modified on site
• Safer to construct than traditional welded systems
• Offers excellent corrosion protection

Modular systems can be delivered in three ways to suit your requirements:

1. Pre-cut and delivered in kit form for quick assembly on site
2. Pre-fabricated and delivered fully assembled to site
3. Full lengths and components to cut and build on site

How are modular steel support frames used in building services?

Initially you might think that there would not be much of a requirement for a heavy steel system in building services, but there are a number of applications where standard strut products are not suitable for the job.

Traditionally, when this occurs, welded steel systems are used. But because of the benefits of modular systems previously mentioned, and the pressure for delivering projects faster and more efficiently, modular systems are growing in popularity for building services applications.

Here are some examples of when you might require a heavy frame support system like Walraven Maxx profile for a building services installation:

• Plant Rooms and Energy Centres, in particular those without a solid ceiling structure to fix steel to
• Multi-service corridors or tunnels
• Utility risers with large cross section areas
• High-load rooftop plant installations
• Service bridges or support columns at significant height and/or spanning two buildings

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Getting a suitable frame design

Our Technical Support Team can provide designs and part lists with loadings and all supporting calculations and documentation for your project. You will need to provide the specific details of your installation to enable us to deliver an initial design.

Find out more about Walraven’s Maxx modular frame

Find out more about Walraven Maxx profile including product information, case studies and other useful articles here.

If you would like to request a product demonstration or an appointment with a Walraven representative to find out more about this system, or request technical support then please complete the form on this page and we will get back to you.

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