Steel is a material that is primarily used in the architecture of buildings, tools, boats, automobiles, appliances and various machines. Steel is hard and strong and is rarely broken. more »
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Steel is a material that is primarily used in the architecture of buildings, tools, boats, automobiles, appliances and various machines. Steel is hard and strong and is rarely broken. more »
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A steel building is a metal structure fabricated with steel for the internal support and, commonly but not exclusively, for exterior cladding. Such buildings are used for a variety of purposes including storage, office space and living space. They have evolved into specific types depending on how they are used.
History
They first gained popularity in the early 20th century. Their use became more widespread during World War II and significantly expanded after the war when steel became more available. Steel buildings have been widely accepted, in part due to cost efficiency. The range of application has expanded with improved materials, products and design capabilities with the availability of computer aided design software.
Advantages
*High quality, aesthetic
*Low maintenance costs
*Steel is Non combustible
*Environmentally friendly
*Components can be re-used
*Strong, durable and stable
*Dimensionally stable
*Construction is fast compared to other materials
*Offers fast construction
*Resistant to termites and other destructive insects
*Cost benefits compared to other construction methods
*Components are functional
Disadvantages
*Heat conductivity. Calculations show that the web of an 18-gauge steel stud is about 31 times thinner than a "two-by" wood stud; however, steel conducts heat 310 times more efficiently than wood. As a net result, a "two-by" steel stud will conduct 10 times more heat than a "two-by" wood stud.
*Corrosion. Faulty design leads to the corrosion of iron and steel in buildings.
Types
Some common types of steel buildings are "straight-walled" and "arch." Further, the structural type may be classed as "clearspan" or multiple span. A clearspan building does not have structural supports (e.g. columns) in the interior occupied space.
Straight-walled and arch type refer to the outside shape of the building. More generally, these are both structural arch forms if they re read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel+building
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