6.5-Meter Cantilever Steel Canopy: No Columns, Just Steel and Shade

Cantilever steel canopies extend from building walls without front columns, keeping entrances clear and dry. Below is data from an actual entrance canopy drawing.

Basic Specs

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Advantages

1. No front columns — open entrance, no obstacles for pedestrians or vehicles
2. Clean look — minimalist steel frame, modern architectural appearance
3. Fast installation — bolted to wall embed plate, no foundation needed
4. Custom length — any length along facade, modular design
5. Durable structure — welded H steel, 50+ year service life

Disadvantages / Limitations

1. Depth increases with span — 6.5 m overhang needs deep H450 main beam
2. High moment at wall — connection to building must handle large cantilever moment
3. Not for very long spans — beyond 8 m, need back-span or column support
4. Wall load transfer — building structure must be designed for canopy loads
5. Wind uplift critical — canopies catch wind, need strong anchor design

Typical Applications

1. Building entrance canopies — hotel, office, hospital main entrance
2. Loading dock canopies — warehouse loading bay cover
3. Walkway canopies — covered walk between buildings
4. Vehicle entrance canopies — car drop-off porte-cochère
5. Station & transit shelters — bus stop, rail platform cover

Connection Details

• Wall connection: embedded plate MJ1 in concrete wall/column
• Bolts: M20, 22 mm hole, 8 bolts per connection
• End plate: 16 mm thick, welded to beam end
• Stiffeners: 8 mm rib plates at beam end
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