Primary framing consists of all the structural elements which transfer loads to the foundations.

Intermediate frames
Endwall frames
Wind bracings
Crane brackets
Mezzanine beams

Wind bracing provides the longitudinal stability of the building. It consists of cross bracing located in roof and sidewalls, in one or more bays depending on loadings and the length of the building. If it is not possible to have cross bracing in the sidewalls, it can be replaced by wind portal frames or by fixed base wind columns, located adjacent and connected to the mainframe columns.