Different types of Structural Steel and their uses in Construction
Structural Steels are those steels that are widely used in construction works as well as architectural works. Structural Steels are usually available in the form of piping, channels, and elongated beams. The weight of the building structure or the construction structure has been supported by these types of steel. The different types of shapes of the structural steels are used to provide stability to the construction structure and also to strengthen the materials including concrete. Usually, the structural steels are made with rolled steels. Either hot-rolled steel or cold-rolled steel is used to form the structural steel.
Advantages of using structural steels
Structural steels are a crucial component of building structures as they have numerous benefits which include:
Cost-effectiveness of the steel
By using these structural steels, the overall cost of the construction project including the material costs, erection costs, fabrication costs, and other costs has been reduced than the other building systems.
Making floor space
The structural steel helps to enhance the design flexibility in a construction project. This design flexibility helps to make open usable floor spaces.
Adaptability
The existing structural steels can be repurposed which enhances the future adaptability of these types of steels.
Improving productivity
The use of structural steel helps to reduce the chances of errors in the construction project, reduces the overall cost of the project, and ensures the project’s safety.
Accelerated project schedules
The off-site fabrication of the structural steel helps to support the conduction of quick construction procedures. Even, the construction process can be continued in the adverse weather conditions.