Steel building systems
All About Steel Building Systems
Steel is widely used in the construction of multi-story buildings. Over the years, various improved systems have been developed for use in landed properties. An economical light gauge steel frame system is increasingly being used in America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. This light gauge steel frame is developed through a cold-formed process without the use of heat. This process enables steel manufacturers to produce light-weight but high tensile steel sheets. The sheet surface is coated with a zinc alloy that completely covers the steel surface and seals it from the corrosive action of its environment. This results in buildings that are more solid, rigid, stronger, durable and easier to build.
As such, the light gauge steel frame system is an attractive alternative for use in landed properties. This is particularly in view of concerns on the depletion of timber resources and low productivities associated with reinforced concrete construction. Light gauge steel framing system has many benefits such as, the use of pre-fabricated and pre-assembled steel components reduces site works, reduces material waste and improves quality. This system requires a shorter construction period compared to that for a conventional system. Steel has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any construction material. This results in savings in the foundation required and the lightness also makes for easier on-site handling.
Steel’s inherent strength and non-combustible qualities enable light steel frame houses to resist such devastating events as fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Homes can be designed to meet the highest seismic and wind load specifications in any part of the country. Quality finishing in homes and offices could be achieved with it. Remodeling can be easily accomplished. Non-load bearing walls can be readily relocated, removed or altered. Because of its strength, steel can span longer lengths, offering larger open spaces and increased design flexibility without requiring intermediate columns or load bearing walls. All steel products are recyclable.
The principal advantage of curved structural steel is its aesthetic appeal. It provides architects and designers with the opportunity to express a greater variety of forms than with straight steel types and makes exposed steelwork an attractive possibility. In addition to construction steel building systems are also being used in making steel trees and modern steel art frames which are becoming quite popular sight all over the world.
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