Designing Timber Portal Frames

Timber portal frames are one of the most favoured structural applications for commercial and industrial buildings requiring long spans and open interiors. Timber portal frames offer a strong, sound and superior structure. Structural action is achieved through rigid connections between column and rafter at the knees, and between the individual rafter members at the ridge.

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Access to the full webinar recording.

Access to a multiple choice quiz Which upon completion with a passing grade you will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by the WoodSolutions program to be eligible for 1 formal CPD point.

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Timber portal frames have applications from small size structures to large span single-storey buildings. Often overlooked for low-rise buildings, timber portal fames offer many benefits, such as ease of installation, readily available materials and lower costs.

The webinar’s presenters are the experts in their respective field; George Dolezal has developed a domestic portal frame system that is ideal for a high lateral situation in low to mid-rise buildings. Rob Nestic on the otherhand, has tremendous experience in large portal frames, seen with the 20,000 m2 industrial shed designed for Meyer Timber in Penrith, Sydney.