Why is steel used in construction?

Statistics on global steel consumption show that approximately 50% is used in construction, 20% in the construction of machines and equipment, 10% metal products, 10% transport, 5% consumer goods and 5% others.

Productivity is the main advantage of metal constructions. Steel is one of the few metals that is continuously recyclable, and any steel product you use probably contains at least 25% recycled steel. The recycling process does not weaken the steel, which makes it an ideal candidate for continuous reuse. Being totally recyclable, steel is considered an ecological product. The steel structures of today will be reused for the buildings of the future.

Steel used in construction – its use and advantages

Steel has the following advantages:

– resistance;

– design flexibility;

– it is a recyclable material;

– low construction costs;

– it is a light material;

– low long-term maintenance costs;

– it is fire resistant, which means that in the event of a fire, it will not fuel the fire.

To make an energy efficient construction, steel buildings require additional insulation. This can be seen as a disadvantage.

Steel profiles offer elegant and cost-effective methods to achieve open spaces over long distances. Many clients are now asking for large interior spaces without interior pillars.

Earthquakes are unpredictable in terms of size, frequency, duration and location. Steel is a material often chosen in construction because it is ductile and flexible. It bends under extreme loads, rather than collapsing. Many of the beam-to-column connections in a steel building are designed primarily to support gravity loads. They also have a considerable capacity to withstand lateral loads caused by wind and earthquakes.

Steel parts can be assembled quickly and efficiently in all seasons. The lower weight of steel compared to other materials, such as concrete, allows for a smaller foundation. The wide range of architectural possibilities available with the help of steel means that you can put into practice an ambitious design.

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