Completed International Case Study

4,500 m² Logistics Distribution Center in Lyon, France

Location: Lyon, France Type: Logistics Distribution Floor Area: 4,500 m² (48,438 sq ft) Scope: Supply + Supervision Status: Completed (2024)
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Eurocode 3 & 8 Certified Engineering
EN 1090-2 Factory Quality Control
40ft HC Container Packing & Flat-Pack Export
100% Bolted Field Assembly (Zero Site Welding)
4,500 m²
Facility Area
12m internal clear height
12 Docks
Loading Bays
Integrated dock leveler frames
14 Containers
Sequenced Export
Just-in-time site delivery
RE2020
Energy Certified
French environmental standard

Project Technical Summary

Structural Technology Heavy Structural Steel Portal Frames & Roof Trusses
Steel Grade & Coating S355J2 Structural Steel + S350GD Galvanized Purlins
Location & Country Lyon, France (France)
Floor Area (m²) 4,500 m² (48,438 sq ft)
Delivery Scope Supply + Supervision
Key Engineering Result Handed over on schedule; achieved RE2020 energy compliance and flawless structural inspection approval.

Delivered Technical Scope

  • Full structural calculation dossier verified by French control bureau (Socotec)
  • 4,500 m² primary and secondary steel structure with Grade 8.8 bolts
  • 12 loading bay dock leveler frames and weather canopy cantilevers
  • Deployment of SerBuild lead structural engineer for 3 weeks on site
✓ 100% factory pre-engineered and quality-inspected under EN 1090-2 execution standards.

The Project Challenge & Engineering Solution

How our structural engineers tackled complex site constraints, wind/seismic forces, and strict deadlines.

The Project Challenge

12 integrated loading docks, high internal clearance of 12 meters, strict NF EN French Eurocode compliance, and tight delivery sequencing across 14 container loads.

The SerBuild Engineering Solution

Pre-engineered multi-bay portal frame structure with custom dock-leveler perimeter frames and early fire suppression sprinkler pipe support trusses.

Structural Mechanics & Finite Element Blueprint

Detailed static modeling, load dissipation paths, and statutory regulatory validation.

Structural Engineering & Detailing Analysis

Heavy Structural Steel Portal Frames & Roof Trusses • S355J2 Structural Steel + S350GD Galvanized Purlins

Constructed in Lyon's primary logistics corridor, this 4,500 m² distribution hub features multi-bay structural steel portal frames designed for high volume automated distribution. The structure integrates 12 heavy-duty dock-leveler perimeter trimmer frames, roof smoke evacuation openings, and roof truss cantilevers supporting high-density ESFR fire sprinkler pipe networks. The full engineering dossier was checked and validated by French technical inspection bureau Socotec.

European Eurocodes & Standards Compliance

Verified structural calculations matching national building regulations and Eurocode annexes.

NF EN 1993-1-1/NA

French Steel Eurocode

Multi-bay portal frame stability and member sizing per French National Annex.

NF EN 1998-1

French Seismic Rules

Low-to-medium seismic zone ductility verification and anchor baseplate checks.

NF P 06-001

Dock Dynamic Loads

Impact and dynamic live loads from forklift traffic and articulated HGVs.

NF EN 13501-2

REI 120 Fire Barrier

Certified fire compartmentalization walls dividing warehouse from office annex.

End-to-End Execution Lifecycle: BIM to Site

Seamless workflow from 3D parametric Tekla BIM to automated CNC pre-fabrication and job-site erection.

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BIM 3D & Socotec Technical Sign-Off

Parametric Tekla modeling and French statutory calculation dossier approved without reservations.

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Automated Fabrication & 8.8 Bolt Fitting

Precision beam line processing with pre-welded dock brackets and primer protection.

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14-Container Sequenced Road/Rail Freight

Delivered to Lyon in sequenced batches synchronized with on-site concrete foundation curing.

04

Supervised Erection in 28 Days

Full primary steel skeleton and roof cladding completed in 28 calendar days with SerBuild lead engineer on site.

Technical Bill of Quantities & Deliverables Matrix

Comprehensive breakdown of delivered steel superstructure components, secondary framing, envelope, and dossier.

Primary Superstructure
Multi-Bay Portals (S355J2)
Heavy IPE 600 rafters and HEB 400 columns with factory welded knee haunches.
Loading Bay Trimmers
Heavy Dock Leveller Steelwork
Reinforced channel frames and crash barrier bollard mounts embedded in concrete.
Roof Structure
Galvanized Sigma Purlins
Continuous high-strength purlins engineered for PV arrays and ESFR sprinkler loads.
Wall Cladding
120mm PIR Insulated Panels
Class B-s1,d0 sandwich panels achieving U = 0.18 W/m²K meeting RE2020 requirements.
Hardware Package
Grade 8.8 / 10.9 Fasteners
Over 45,000 certified structural bolting assemblies and epoxy chemical foundation anchors.
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SerBuild's structural engineering complied with stringent French Socotec regulations effortlessly. All 14 shipments arrived exactly when required, keeping our site moving seamlessly.

Jean-Luc Mercier
Project Director • Rhône Logistics Development SAS

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Detailed answers to technical, manufacturing, export, and on-site assembly questions.

SerBuild designs and manufactures light gauge steel (LGSF) and heavy structural steel buildings for residential developments, industrial warehouses, manufacturing factories, aircraft hangars, commercial offices, and agricultural halls.

Yes. All structural engineering is performed strictly according to Eurocodes (EN 1990, EN 1991, EN 1993, EN 1998) including project-specific National Annex parameters for local snow, wind, and seismic loads.

We offer five flexible delivery packages: Engineering Only, Supply Only (containerized flat-pack kit), Supply with On-Site Supervision, Complete Frame Installation, and Turnkey Project Delivery in eligible regions.

Components are precision roll-formed or cut, permanent piece-marked, and packed in dense weather-protected flat-pack bundles optimized for 40ft High Cube containers, accompanied by detailed 3D packing lists and assembly manuals.

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