LISTING · TRS261CS · OPEN-SIDED STEEL HALL FOR REUSE

Used steel hall as open-sided shelter 11 × 23 m: clear span, checked structural calculation

This steel hall was built in 1997 as a shelter for agricultural machinery. Three two-hinged frames of hot-rolled IPE 300 span 11.27 m without internal columns; the hall is 23.18 m long and covers 261 m². One long side is open over its full length, with eaves at 4.48 m. The hall comes with a checked structural calculation, shop drawings, a parts list and the final building acceptance.

Johann Thal · THAL REUSE SYSTEMS · 8 Nov 2026

TRS261CS – Isometric view of the structure based on the building documents – schematic, not a photograph.
Isometric view of the structure based on the building documents – schematic, not a photograph.
11.27 mclear span, 3 IPE 300 frames
261 m²covered, grid 11.27 × 23.18 m
4.48 / 5.00 meaves open side / ridge
openlong side over 23.18 m
checkedcalculation 1996, acceptance 1998
by arrangementavailability · price on request

Location, full building documents and – where available – current photos are provided after a short qualification and signature of the THAL REUSE STANDARD Fair Use Agreement (TRS-FA).

Hall passport · issued 8 Nov 2026
TRS261CS

Identification

Object ID
TRS261CS
Long form
TRS-261-CS-W11L23-01
Construction
steel frame hall, one-off design
Description
open-sided shelter, asymmetric duo-pitch roof
Hall passport no.
HP-20261108-01
Location
exact location after qualification

Origin and documents

Erected
1997
Structural calc.
1996, 42 pages, DIN 18800 (partial safety factors)
Check
report of the checking engineer 1997: no objections
Acceptance
inspection without defects; final acceptance 1998
Drawings
shop drawings frames, gables, foundations, erection; parts list

Geometry

Grid dimension
11.27 × 23.18 m (basis of object ID)
Bays
4 bays: 5.99 / 5.60 / 5.60 / 5.99 m
Eaves / ridge
4.48 m open side · 2.96 m rear wall · ridge 5.00 m
Roof pitch
15.95° / 7.13°, asymmetric duo-pitch
Clear height
approx. 4.06 m below haunch, open side; survey to follow

Structure

Frames
3 two-hinged frames IPE 300, haunched, clear span
Gable frames
HEA 120 in axes 1 and 5
Purlins
Z 210 × 2, coupled
Bracing
roof bracing end bays, wall bracing rear wall
Steel
St 37-2 (S235), blasted and primed, approx. 8.5 t
Connections
rafter splices bolted HV-M20, ridge welded

Envelope and equipment

Roof
trapezoidal steel sheet 35/207 × 0.75 mm, uninsulated
Rear wall
trapezoidal sheet on side rails
Long side
open, impact protection at the columns
Gables
existing neighbouring walls – not included
Doors / rooflights
none

Terms

Price
on request after qualification
Availability
by arrangement
Scope
steel structure and cladding ex site
Not included
foundations, plinth masonry, gable walls, foundations at new site
Dismantling
by buyer or via our partner network

Open shelter with rolled-section frames

The hall was designed as a shelter for agricultural machinery and placed between two existing buildings. Three two-hinged IPE 300 frames carry the asymmetric duo-pitch roof: 15.95° towards the closed rear wall with 2.96 m eaves, 7.13° towards the open entrance side with 4.48 m eaves.

  • Clear span: 11.27 m free span for tractors, trailers and harvesters.
  • Open: drive in along the full 23.18 m length without manoeuvring.
  • Dismountable: three shipping pieces per frame, bolted with HV-M20; coupled purlins release bay by bay.

Dimensions on all reference levels

The object ID is derived from the grid dimension. For plot and foundations, the column centre distance and the heights also matter.

ReferenceValueNote
Grid dimension (system)11.27 × 23.18 m261 m², basis of the object ID
Column centre distance10.97 mframe columns rows D and A
Eaves / ridge2.96 / 4.48 / 5.00 mrear wall / open side / ridge
Clear heightapprox. 4.06 / 2.76 mbelow haunch open side / rear wall, to be surveyed
Largest shipping pieceapprox. 9.9 mrafter, welded at ridge; standard trailer

Structure: three IPE 300 frames

Each frame consists of three shipping pieces: two columns with welded haunches and one rafter welded at the ridge. The splices at the haunch ends are connected with end plates and four HV-M20 bolts each. The column bases are pinned; the Z 210 purlins are coupled. Roof bracing in the end bays and wall bracing in the rear wall stabilise the hall longitudinally. The drawings are labelled in German.

TRS261CS – Sheet 05: isometric view of the structure with main dimensions – schematic.
Sheet 05: isometric view of the structure with main dimensions – schematic.
TRS261CS – Sheet 02: cross-section of the main frame – span, eaves, ridge, sections.
Sheet 02: cross-section of the main frame – span, eaves, ridge, sections.
TRS261CS – Sheet 06: frame with shipping pieces and site splices.
Sheet 06: frame with shipping pieces and site splices.
TRS261CS – Sheet 07: connection details at frame corners, ridge, column base – schematic.
Sheet 07: connection details at frame corners, ridge, column base – schematic.

Plan, elevations and roof

TRS261CS – Sheet 01: column layout with grid and open long side.
Sheet 01: column layout with grid and open long side.
TRS261CS – Sheet 03: elevations of open side and rear wall with bracing.
Sheet 03: elevations of open side and rear wall with bracing.
TRS261CS – Sheet 04: roof plan with purlins and roof bracing.
Sheet 04: roof plan with purlins and roof bracing.

Gables, foundations and rear view

In the existing situation the gable columns are built into the walls of the neighbouring buildings; the hall has no gable bracing of its own. It therefore suits best as an extension to an existing building or as an infill between two buildings. For free-standing re-erection, gable bracing and gable walls must be added. Sheet 09 shows the support reactions of the original calculation as a basis for the new foundations.

TRS261CS – Sheet 08: gable elevation axis 1/5 with HEA 120 gable frame.
Sheet 08: gable elevation axis 1/5 with HEA 120 gable frame.
TRS261CS – Sheet 09: existing foundation plan with support reactions of the original calculation.
Sheet 09: existing foundation plan with support reactions of the original calculation.
TRS261CS – Sheet 10: isometric rear view with rear wall and bracing – schematic.
Sheet 10: isometric rear view with rear wall and bracing – schematic.

Range of application under the Eurocodes (indicative)

The original calculation assumes 0.75 kN/m² snow and 0.50 kN/m² wind pressure; the frame is fully utilised. Transferred to DIN EN 1991-1-3/NA and DIN EN 1991-1-4/NA (Germany), this gives:

ActionZoneLimitClassification
Snowzone 1up to approx. 545 m a.s.l.probably without strengthening
Snowzone 1aup to approx. 455 m a.s.l.probably without strengthening
Snowzone 2up to approx. 315 m a.s.l.probably without strengthening
Snowzone 2a, 3, North German lowlands–probably with strengthening
WindWZ 1 inland0.50 kN/m²probably without strengthening (borderline)
WindWZ 2–3 inland0.65–0.80 kN/m²probably with strengthening
Windcoast, WZ 4, islands≥ 0.85 kN/m²not recommended

The information on the range of application and on possible strengthening measures is an indicative assessment based on the available documents. It does not replace a structural calculation. THAL REUSE SYSTEMS accepts no liability for it. Suitability for a specific site and the type and extent of any strengthening must be verified by a structural engineer appointed by the buyer.

Suitable second uses

Machinery and equipment shelter for agriculture, forestry, landscaping or municipalities; vehicle and trailer shelter; covered storage for timber, building materials or bales; extension to an existing hall or barn. With doors on the open side it becomes a compact storage or workshop hall.

Dismantling and re-erection

  1. Dismantling: remove cladding, release purlins bay by bay, separate frames at the HV splices.
  2. Marking: mark components with the position numbers of the shop drawings.
  3. Loading: rafter approx. 9.9 m, columns 3.2 and 4.7 m – standard trailer.
  4. Re-erection: new foundations designed for the new site, new HV bolt sets, add gables.

For the building permit at the new site we hand over the calculation, check report, shop drawings and parts list. On request our partner network handles dismantling, marking and loading.

Frequently asked questions

What does the hall cost? We quote the price on request after a short qualification.

When is the hall available? Availability is agreed with you – dismantling and collection by arrangement.

Is there a structural calculation? Yes. The 1996 calculation, the checking engineer’s report, shop drawings and the final acceptance are available.

Can the hall stand on its own? Yes, with additions: for free-standing re-erection, gable bracing and gable walls must be designed. Without them it suits an extension or infill.

Request documents

After qualification you receive location, exposé, hall passport and building documents. Please quote object ID TRS261CS.

Johann Thal · Founder THAL REUSE SYSTEMS
Phone +49 30 80584249 · sales@thalreuse.systems · thalreuse.systems

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All details are based on the building documents and are given without warranty; dimensions are approximate. Subject to prior sale. This article does not replace design, structural or permit checks at the new site.

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