tukikehysten
Tukikehysten is a Finnish term used in architecture and engineering to denote modular support-frame systems. It refers to assemblies that provide structural support for components such as façades, glazing, equipment mounting, or interior partitions. The concept emphasizes standardized profiles, ease of assembly, and adjustable connections to accommodate tolerances and load variations.
Design and components typically involve metal profiles made from steel or aluminum, connectors, and fasteners. Profiles
Functions and applications include transferring loads to the building’s primary structure, supporting curtain walls and cladding
Manufacturing and standards are characterized by modular kit-based production and designer engineering calculations to determine load
History and etymology: the term derives from Finnish tukikehys, meaning “support frame,” with -ten indicating a
See also: scaffolding, curtain wall, structural framing, modular construction.