Introduction

Portal frame generator is a program that automatically generates the geometry and loads of a parallel portal frame structure and exports the data to CYPE 3D, where the complete model is analysed.

Users can enter single or multiple portal frames, either mono pitch or dual pitch, rigid portal frames, or trusses. Wind and snow loads are calculated according to the selected standard and data.

In addition, the analysis and design of the steel purlins of the roof and the sides of the façade can be carried out, optimising the section and its spacing, as well as obtaining a design report with the data entered and the results obtained.

Finally, the frame geometry and the loads generated are exported to the CYPE 3D program, which greatly facilitates the data entry process for this type of structure. Surface loads are generated with the self-weight of the purlins and the defined envelopes, the service and snow loads of the roof and the wind loads for the roof, sides and lateral walls, as well as the loads associated with all of them.