Wind- and Seismic-Zone-Calibrated Selection of Roof-to-Beam Base Connections for Long-Span Trussless Roofing Systems: A Mechanics-Based Framework for Indian Design Practice
Introduction: Trussless (self-supported) roofing systems built from curved, cold-formed Galvalume steel sheets have become a default long-span roofing solution for Indian warehouses, logistics parks, and industrial sheds, yet Indian design practice still lacks codified guidance for the roof-to-support base connection t...