STEEL BUILDINGS

STEEL BUILDINGS

GENERAL ASPECTS

Steel is utilized by engineers in several buildings; they are utilizing the strength of steel to create some of the most resistant avant-garde designed buildings of the twenty-first century. Steel is strong enough to create large constructions without the need of internal supports; yet, it is also malleable, making it possible to create almost any building out of steel and metal components.

HISTORY

In the Middle Ages iron elements were used in the aisles of the cathedrals. The metal was used more frequently in the industrial revolution replacing wooden structures. There are two famous works of metal in the nineteenth century: The first is the Crystal Palace and the second is eiffel tower.

ADVANTAGES IN STEEL

STRUCTURES

·       Smaller columns

·       Large clear spans

·       Seismic performance

·       Design—Flexible

·       Reduced construction financing costs

·       Simple modification and renovation

·       Reduced construction time

·       Complete recyclability

DISVANTAGES IN STEEL STRUCTURES

·       Fireproof treatment

·       Corrosion

FAMOUS STEEL STRUCTURES

·       EIFFEL TOWER

·       THE CRYSTAL PALACE