Instead, they were replaced by a series of rigid links between the upper ends of the columns. The prestressed concrete girders were therefore not explicitly included in the Diamonds geometry model. Although the prestressed concrete girders transmit considerable compression loads onto these columns, the column sizing is mostly determined by the horizontal wind loads. The roof structure is supported by prestressed concrete girders, which in turn are supported by the concrete columns. The production hall’s load-bearing structure consists of a series of concrete columns clamped at foundation level. “That’s why we built separate 3D analysis models for the production hall and the office building. "From a structural point of view, the industrial production facilities and the office building are entirely independent units separated by a fire compartment wall," says Bruno. Duthoo is a leading manufacturer of aluminum profile powder coating systems. According to Bruno De Maegd, the new Duthoo production hall & adjoining offices (a design by Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects) provide another excellent example of Cobe’s approach to structural design analysis.
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