RCC vs Pre-Engineered Steel (PEB) for Industrial Warehouses in Bhiwandi

## Industrial Warehousing in the MMR Logistics Hub Bhiwandi and the surrounding highway belt represent a key warehousing corridor. When developers plan a logistics facility, the fundamental engineering decision is choosing between **Conventional RCC** and **Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) Structural Steel**. ### 1. Clear Span Requirements Modern logistics parks demand clear spans of 24 to 36 meters without internal column obstructions to accommodate forklift maneuvering and high-bay racking systems. - **RCC:** Impractical and cost-prohibitive for clear spans exceeding 12 meters due to enormous beam depths and self-weight deflection. - **PEB:** High-strength tapered steel rafters easily achieve clear spans of 30+ meters with minimal foundation dead load. ### 2. Speed of Erection - **RCC Framework:** Requires sequential curing cycles (minimum 14–21 days per pour) and extensive shuttering staging. - **PEB Framework:** Factory-fabricated trusses, purlins, and sandwich panels arrive ready for crane erection, cutting framing time significantly. ### 3. Foundation & Civil Hybrid Architecture The optimal modern approach is a **hybrid civil solution**: 1. Deep piling or isolated RCC footings with heavy anchor bolts. 2. 1.2-meter perimeter RCC plinth wall for flood protection and impact resistance. 3. Superstructure in PEB structural steel with color-coated roofing sheets and turbo ventilators. Obrix Infra is being set up to undertake this hybrid civil package—from foundation excavation to PEB anchor alignment.