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Single-Storey Frames, Shells and Lightweight Coverings 185<br />

Cladding rails (sheeting rails)<br />

fixed to portal frame<br />

Wind bracing<br />

Photograph 4.5 Wind bracing fixed to portal frame (courtesy of G. Throup).<br />

Portal frame<br />

Purlins<br />

Portal frame base<br />

Figure 4.29 Gable end framing.<br />

Sheeting rails<br />

Gable posts fixed<br />

to pad foundation<br />

and underside of<br />

portal frame<br />

the bottom flange against uplift due to wind pressure. The purlins also derive a large degree<br />

of stiffness from the sheeting. Anti-sag bars and apex ties are made from galvanised steel<br />

rod that is either hooked or bolted between purlins, as illustrated in Figure 4.33. The apex<br />

ties provide continuity over the ridge. For the system to be effective, there must also be<br />

some form of stiffening brace or strut at the eaves.

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