Structural design made easy - à la KÖNIG!

Lightweight steel construction is also in trend in dry construction. Builders, planners and architects are literally offering "endless" opportunities. Generous spans and self-supporting structures are versatile, modern and efficient - and structural design is particularly demanding. We talked to Alexander Ludewig, KÖNIG project engineer for technical advice:

Mr Ludewig, what exactly is the challenge for your customers?

AL: In the stricter technical specifications and their application. What many planners and processors still do not know: Buildings must comply with DIN EN 1993-1 or Eurocode 3 since 2012 - transition periods have passed. This standard replaces the meanwhile invalid DIN 18800.

Can you briefly describe what has gotten worse and what needs to be considered?

AL: The dimensioning of the components is completely different. What used to be solved constructively and on a flat-rate basis today has to be done arithmetically. Stability must now be demonstrated as a result of load on the deformed system. Not only the length of the girders plays an important role, but also the weight to be recorded with the corresponding attachment points - all factors must be evaluated individually.

Wherever challenges arise, KÖNIG provides solutions - that's what you're known for. How do you support your customers in this case?

AL: With complete installation systems including accessories, screws and planning aids - all statically tested in accordance with DIN EN 1993-1 and EC 3. Thus, the KÖNIG solution corresponds to the current state of the art and also offers some other benefits - essentially these three:

1. The product is as needed:
   Depending on the load, the system is available in variants S, M and L.
   
   
2. It is efficient:
   Instead of grate angles, we use hat-top profiles that have better stiffness. So the distances between the profiles can be significantly larger. The cross sections are fully utilized without endangering the stability.
   
   
3. It is prepared for practical use:
   We have created tabular planning aids that can be used to determine the required stabilization. This saves our customer the time-consuming investigation.

Thank you Mr. Ludewig!

AL: If you have questions, processors and planners are welcome to contact me! You can reach me by phone via the KÖNIG headquarters +49 (0) 55 4/2 04-0

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