European steel industry in danger
Granting China functional market economy status would have a huge impact on the steel industry in Europe. In this situation, up to 200,000 jobs could be lost in Romania, say the big producers. In fact, the entire steel industry in Europe is on alert. Steel imports from China and Belarus have destabilized the market, causing […]
The calendar of international events in the metallurgical industry in 2016 – part I
The metallurgical industry calendar from 2016. 22nd Bauxite & Alumina Conference Location: Miami, USA Date: February 29 – March 2, 2016 The conference is a key event for people interested in these two important materials (aluminum and bauxite) and continues to attract new participants every year. Discussion topics will include: – The global economic perspective […]
Construction of metallic industrial hall structures
In construction, these metal industrial hall structures are the most common and the most practical construction method used in the industrial and commercial field. Industrial metal halls are usually designed to offer large open areas. With a few internal structural pillars, thus offering maximum flexibility in use and freedom of movement of machinery within the […]
Tata Steel is set to cut 1,000 jobs in the UK
India’s Tata Steel is set to cut another 1,050 jobs at its UK plants, according to sources. Around 750 jobs are expected to be cut at the Port Talbot plant in Wales. Thousands of jobs in Britain’s steel industry were cut last year, with companies blaming high energy costs and cheap imports from China. As […]
Multi-storey buildings built on steel structural systems
Steel structural systems are a very popular form of construction for multi-storey buildings, as they offer great flexibility. The height of a building is relative and cannot be defined in absolute terms, depending on the height or the number of floors. But, from the point of view of a structural engineer, a tall or multi-storey […]
The global steel industry is expected to grow
Despite falling Chinese demand and the fact that low prices for the metal are a burden on producers, the global steel industry is expected to see growth this year. Global crude steel production will grow by 0.15 percent in 2016, according to a study by the Financial Times. The U.S. and Europe offset the second […]
The world’s largest steel producer lost $7.9 billion
Arcelor – whose boss Lakshmi Mittal was once the sixth richest man on the planet – posted a loss of $7.9bn (£5.4bn) in 2015 as the price of iron ore, a key component in steel production, continued to contract. The company is also trying to raise $3 billion (£2.06 billion) to pay down debt. The […]
In 2015, China remained in first place in the top steel producers
China has remained at the top of steel producers, and produces half of the world’s steel, exporting a record 112 million tons last year, equivalent to the steel production of North America. This fact displeased the commercial partners who claim that it practices a policy of dumping on world markets. According to Reuters, European Union […]
Guillemins – Liège railway station made with steel, glass and concrete materials
The Liège-Guillemins railway station, built with steel, glass and concrete materials, is an exceptional work in terms of prestige, dimensions and design features. The majestic and bold Liège-Guillemins railway station is the main hub of the city of Liège, the third largest city in Belgium. This is one of the most important nodes in the […]
Why did the World Trade Center towers collapse?
The collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001, was as sudden as it was dramatic. The complete destruction of these massive buildings shocked almost everyone. Even today, there is widespread speculation that the buildings were structurally deficient, that the steel columns melted, or that the firefighting equipment failed to function. […]
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