U-panel – Metal Sales PBU-Panel User Manual
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PUP-7
U-PANEL
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36" Coverage
ALLOWABLE UNIFORM LOADS PSF
(3 or More Equal Spans)
2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7'
SECTION PROPERTIES
Bottom in Compression
Width
(in.)
Yield
KSI
36"
80
36"
50
36"
50
26
Ga.
24
22
Sxx
In
3
/ft
Ixx
In
4
/ft
Weight
PSF
0.87
1.13
1.45
Top in Compression
Sxx
In
3
/ft
Ixx
In
4
/ft
Inward (Stress / Deflection)
Load
Outward Uplift (Stress)
Load
0.0183 0.0342 0.0123 0.0292
198 90 51 33 23 17 229 104 59 38 26 19
0.0270 0.0515 0.0187 0.0462
259 118 67 43 30 22 228 116 69 46 32 24
0.0367 0.0732 0.0267 0.0671
374 171 97 62 43 32 312 161 97 64 45 34
1. Theoretical section properties have been calculated per AISI 2001 “Specification for the Design of Cold-formed Steel Structural Members.” Ixx and Sxx are
effective section properties for deflection and bending.
2. Allowable load is calculated in accordance with AISI 2001 specifications considering bending, shear, combined bending and shear, deflection, and applicable
testing when available. Allowable load considers the worst case of 3 and 4 equal span conditions. Allowable load does not address web crippling or
fasteners/support connection and panel weight is not considered.
3. Deflection consideration is limited by a maximum deflection ratio of L/180 of span.
4. Allowable loads do not include a 1/3 stress increase in uplift.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT DETAIL
FASTENING PATTERN
U-Panel is designed to be utilized over open structural
framing, but can easily be used with a solid substrate. To
avoid panel distortion, use a properly aligned and uniform
substructure.
U-Panels are available in 3/4" rib height with a coverage
width of 36".
Minimum factory cut length is 5'-0". Maximum
recommended panel length is 45'-0". Longer panels
require additional consideration in packaging,
shipping, and erection. Please consult Metal Sales for
recommendations.
The fastener selection guide should be consulted for
choosing the proper fastener for specific applications.
Quantity and type of fastener must meet necessary loading
and code requirements.
NOTE: All panels are subject to surface distortion due to
improperly applied fasteners. Overdriven fasteners will
cause stress and induce oil canning across the face of the
panel at or near the point of attachment.
Finishes: Acrylic Coated Galvalume
®
, MS Colorfast45
®
,
or various Kynar 500 (PVDF) colors.
Gauges: 26ga and 24ga standard, 22ga optional
#12-14 x 1
1
/
4
" Self Driller
#12-14 x 1
1
/
4
" Self Driller
Substructure
Coverage
Length
Fasteners
Availability
1
/
4
"-14 x
7
/
8
" Stitch
1
/
4
"-14 x
7
/
8
" Stitch
Ends and Field of Panel