Revision portal frames

Which of the following is NOT a step in portal frame construction?

• Building a series of parallel portal frames

• Connecting with beams

• Placing steel cladding over the top

• Installing electrical wiring

What category of metal is steel classified as?

• Non-ferrous Metal

• Ferrous Metal

• Alloy

• Non-magnetic Metal

What does "resistant to corrosion" mean in the context of steel?

• Will not rust if exposed to rain and water

• Will not break under tension

• Will not conduct electricity

• Will not absorb heat

What is the purpose of the restraint to the inside flange of the column?

• To support the roof

• To provide stability to the column

• To connect the rafters

• To support the walls

What is the purpose of the columns on a base plate?

• To connect the rafters to the columns.

• To provide torsional restraint to the rafter.

• To take heavy load and can be fabricated offsite.

• To connect the columns together to make an individual portal frame.

What is the role of the rafters in a portal frame?

• To connect the columns to the base plate.

• To provide torsional restraint to the column.

• To connect the columns together to make an individual portal frame.

• To connect the rafters to the columns.