What is a steel structure?
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A structure assembled from various steel members of different shapes and sizes and connected by bolting or welding or riveting and performs some function, and safely withstands the loads it is subjected to is called a steel structure.
These could be tall transmission line towers, chimneys, bridges, Industrial buildings, sheds, cranes, silos, bunkers, oil or gas storage tanks, pipe fences, tall residential building frames, walkways, Railway over-bridges, Railway platform or bus stand shelters, or stadium roofs or utterly simple and common structures like hand railings, fences, ladders, stairs, lamp posts, bollards, flag hoisting poles, Electric poles and the like.
Why is steel structure the best choice?
1. Saves Cost
The steel structure is the lowest-cost option for most projects in terms of materials and design. It is less expensive to make and assemble than other traditional building technologies, requiring less upkeep.
2. Creative
Steel has an inherent beauty that most architects are eager to exploit. Steel allows for lengthy column-free spans and allows for a lot of natural light in any type of structure.
3. Good Control and Management
Steel constructions are manufactured in a factory and quickly built on the job site by qualified workers, resulting in a safe building process. Steel constructions, according to industry assessments, are the best management solution.
4. Durable
Extreme pressures or adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, earthquakes, hurricanes, and heavy snow, can be withstood. They are also resistant to rust and, unlike wood frames, are not susceptible to termites, bugs, mildew, mould, or fungi.
08 Nov 2023
