PEB vs Conventional Steel

Pre Engineered Buildings (PEBs) V/s Conventional

Buildings Comparison
 Pre Engineered Buildings (PEBs)
Frames of pre-engineered buildings are made from an
extensive inventory of standard steel plates stocked by
the PEB manufacturer, PEB frames are normally tapered
and often have flanges and webs of variable thicknesses
& depth along the indidual members.
The frame geomentry matches the shape of the internal
stress (bending moment) diagram thus optimizing
material usage and reducing the total weight of the
structure.
1 PEBs are on an average about 30% lighter due to
efficient use of steel. Primary framing members are
usually tapered (varying depth) built-up sections with
large depths in areas of higher stress.
2 Quick and efficient designing due to well defined
international design standards & codes and employing
specialized computer programs/ software.
3 Detailed design, shop detail sketches, erection drawings
& sheeting drawings etc are provided free of cost by
ISB, thereby considerably reducing erection & sheeting
time.
4 All structures are manufactured in our factory under
strict quality control environment, thereby ensuring
superior quality & finish
Conventional Steel Buildings
In conventional steel buildings mill-produced hot
rolled sections (beams and columns) are used. The size
of each member is selected on the basis of the
maximum internal stress in the members.
Since a hot rolled section has a constant depth, many
parts of the member (represented by the hatched area),
in areas of low internal stresses are in excess of design
requirements.
Standard hot rolled “I” or “C” sections are used, which
are in many segments much heavier than what is
actually required as per design.
Each conventional structure is designed from scratch
by the consultant with fewer design aids available.
Extensive amount of consultant’s time is devoted to
design, drafting & detailing as well as co-ordination
and review of on-site activities resulting in
considerable delay & expenses.
Structures are mostly site fabricated wherein it is
difficult to monitor & control quality parameters.
5 Easier sourcing & co-ordination due to single source
responsibility as the entire building alongwith all the
sheeting & accessories is designed, supplied & erected
by ISB.
6 Superior architectural features can be incorporated and
excellent aesthetics can be achieved
7 Easier to incorporate future expansions due to modular
nature of design.
8 Single source of supply results in total responsibility by
ISB including Design Liability.
9 Faster completion time - as civil works can be completed
parallely.
10 Cost per SQM is about 30% cheaper than conventional
structures.
Multiple sources for different items are involved,
thereby causing considerable expenditure & delay.
Limited scope for architectural & aesthetic features.
More difficult to incorporate expansions.
Multiple sources/ responsibilities can lead to questions
of who is responsible when different components do
not fit together properly, or insufficient material is
supplied, or when components/ the entire system fail to
perform.
Much slower completion time.
Cost is higher due to higher consumption of steel and
other co-ordination issues involved.