A structure panel is a construction element that is used to create the skeletal framework of a building. The most common type of structure panel is made from metal, but there are also panels made from wood, concrete, and other materials. Structure panels are typically prefabricated off-site and then assembled on-site using bolts or welding.
Structure panels provide both the vertical and horizontal support necessary for a building’s skeleton. In addition to being strong, they must also be light enough so that the completed structure does not become too heavy and collapse under its own weight. This is why most structure panels are made from metal, which has a high strength-to-weight ratio.
The first step in assembling a structure panel frame is to erect the columns. Once the columns are in place, the beams can be attached horizontally between them. These beams provide the horizontal support that spans the width of the building. To attach the beams to the columns, workers use either welding or bolts.
After all of the beams are in place, it’s time to add the floor decks. These are usually made from concrete and poured on-site into metal pans that rest on top of the beams. Once dried, the floor decks provide a firm surface for people to walk on and also act as fireproofing for the floors below them.
The final step in assembling a structure panel frame is to addthe wall panels. Like floor decks, wall panels are typically made from concrete and can be either poured on-site or precast off-site. Wall panels provide both lateral stability for buildings (keeping them from toppling over) as well as fireproofing protection for occupants inside .