von salmuth ingenieure gmbh
Support Structure Planning

Steel platform for accommodating filter and ventilation equipment

In this project, steel platforms, technical bridges, and accesses were planned for the production expansion of an industrial client. The entire planning was conducted remotely via Teams, with continuous exchange of 3D models of the technology to be installed, the building model, and the steel structure. Thanks to an accurate building model, the installation into the existing hall structures proceeded smoothly. This was also due to careful attention to ease of assembly during the planning phase. A total of approximately 50 tons of steel were planned and constructed.

The cooler platform spans an area of 18.0 m x 6.0 m and has a total height of 8.20 m. The platform surface is located above the roof of an existing hall, with the underlying supports penetrating the roof skin and being founded on the hall floor. The steel supports and bracing crossbeams were successively assembled within the hall and extended to just below the roof skin. Subsequently, the roof was locally opened, and the pre-assembled platform surface was lifted over the roof by crane and placed onto the six support heads. Due to the limited space within the existing hall, the need for subsequent roof sealing, and the resulting strict deformation limitations, the planning was highly complex. The focus was always on the assemblability of all components as well as the appropriate placement and formation of the nodes.