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Your wall structures are made of wood I guess, possibly OSB. The problem with using wood in a steel building is the low shear modulus of wood, just 2300 MPa vs. 73000 MPa for steel. These panels will not prevent shear deformation of the wall (as encountered during strong winds). Another concern is fire safety. If you want a stiff wall plate, I suggest using steel sandwich elements. You then get insulation and a non-burning surface for free.If this is not possible, you need to brace in-line using steel members in W style. Purlin (member sections) may be used if you cross-brace. In effect. you need to take advantage of the Phytagoras rule!Best,Knut
Your wall structures are made of wood I guess, possibly OSB. The problem with using wood in a steel building is the low shear modulus of wood, just 2300 MPa vs. 73000 MPa for steel. These panels will not prevent shear deformation of the wall (as encountered during strong winds). Another concern is fire safety. If you want a stiff wall plate, I suggest using steel sandwich elements. You then get insulation and a non-burning surface for free.
If this is not possible, you need to brace in-line using steel members in W style. Purlin (member sections) may be used if you cross-brace. In effect. you need to take advantage of the Phytagoras rule!
Best,
Knut
