Steel frame shops

[thatK30guy]

Looking at possiblity of an all-steel shop instead of a pole barn.

Question is, what needs to be done as far as the slab goes? Does the perimeter/edging need to be thicker? Need to pour footings first before the slab?

I'm curious if the seating surfaces where the steel beams fasten onto the slab need to be thicker for the studs/bolts. If so, how thick should I go to prevent cracking/settling later?

I was thinking maybe anywhere from 8" to 12" deep around the perimeter and taper up to 4" for the whole floor. Reinforce with rebar of course.

Ideas? Suggestions?

 

[ktmoutfront]

The plans for the building should spec out the mounting surface thickness and size. At least the ones I have seen.

 

[supersize75k5]

likely it should call for a footing, to keep it from cracking you can divide the slab into sections and reinforce it.


ill add more later, my dad has made me manual labor on wayyyy to many pad pours.

 

[yellowK20]

Wes your building plans will have full specs for your pad BUT in addition you consider beefing up the pad near the drive through doors and wear you plan to put a lift (if that is planned) Also if funds are available rebar the hell out of it and used fiber concrete not sure what your frost line is ther but you may sonsider laying down "pink board" under the slab it makes a huge difference in heating come winter


that is one advantage to a pole barn you dont have to spring for the 'crete right off. but what some guys will only pour the footings and perimeter and than finish pouring the slab at a later date......... it all depends on you funds and our goals

 

[Big Blzn]

Since you are not with my mom, I'm not sure where you live but I would also suggest using a Vapor Barrier. Also, Don't know if you say my thread in the Pacific region but I was at a Chrysler dealership that had an auction on all the service bay equipment and you could have had a newer Challenger 9K lb lift for less than $475 for your new shop. Use a lot of rebar and also use a concrete say to cut fracture lines into the slab once the concrete has hardened. This will minimize unsightly spiderweb type crack in the slab.

 

[LOGANSTANFORTH]

here before too long i want to build a 100x200 expanded metal building on my farm and build a house inside it but from what im reading no one will insure it......which sucks.....cause i want my house inside my shop.....house will be 50x75 and probably 2 1/2 stories....

 

[Big Blzn]

Why would you put a house inside your barn. Surely you are talking aboutmaking living quarter in one end or corner of the barn. Why would they not insure it? Throttleissues has living quarter inside his big metal shop that his Mother lives in. From the shop floor it just looks like an office/living space like a small business would inhabit.