Steel structures have been widely used in construction, machine tool construction, and machinery manufacturing since the time when metal fabrication began to gain momentum in the middle of the century before last.
Classification and types of steel structures
Types of metal structures in construction.
Today, metal structures in manufacturing – a lot, and in each industry certain types of steel structures are in demand, varying in size, shape, type of material, etc.
Classification and types of metal structures
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The elements of steel structures are rolled products:
- beams;
- channels;
- T-bars, I-beams;
- angles;
- pipes;
- wire rods.
Steelwork is commonly classified according to a number of characteristics. One of them is the type of their structure.
According to this type there are metal structures: - prefabricated;
- all-metal.
The first type is very convenient because some models can not only easily dismantle, but also to transform from one to another.
For the purpose metalware is divided into:
- supporting;
- Enclosing;
By the material of manufacture, metal structures are: - steel;
- aluminum.
In terms of readiness for use, structures are divided into: - ready-to-use;
- requiring assembly at the construction site.
According to the method of fabrication and connection, they can be classified as: - welded;
- riveted;
- stamped;
- screwed;
- bolted;
- combined.
The construction is also differentiated by shape, size and resistance to external influences such as corrosion and temperature fluctuations. Most metal constructions are mass-produced to a certain standard that allows for a significant reduction in cost.
Production of non-standard metalwork is possible by individual projects, the price of which will be much higher than that of mass models.
Steel in construction
In today’s modern and technologically advanced construction industry, the role of metal is always increasing.
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Practically all urban constructions, erected today, have metal frameworks, which is not surprising, as the metal carcass of the building is reliable, durable, resistant to the external environment.
Classification and types of metal buildings
Types of supporting metal structures.
In addition, metal structures are partly assembled and painted already in factories, which greatly speeds up the process of further assembly.
In construction, types of steel structures are used in the construction and erection of:
- frameworks of buildings and structures;
- railway bridges, viaducts;
- communication systems;
- power lines, towers, communication antennas;
- billboards and small architectural forms,
and in the use and temporary construction of improvised means: - scaffolding,
- formwork;
- fences;
- railings;
- ladders.
The main advantages of metal structures are - low price;
- durability;
- lightness;
- transportability;
- resistance to external environments;
- long service life.
Load-bearing structures are made of steel. Particular importance is attached to prefabricated steel structures in construction work. These mobile variants are in high demand when the contractor is unable to transport the entire structure.
Prefabricated models are assembled and disassembled as fast and simple as possible and can be easily disassembled, folded up and transported in the most compact form which considerably reduces the cost of transport.
The simplicity of design allows assembly work to be carried out without the need for additional skilled labour.
For most prefabricated types of building steel structures are used steel profiles, the frame is inserted into a sandwich – panel, which creates a certain convenience in comparison with non-collapsible structures, where the panels are mounted on the outside of metal.
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Structural steel in mechanical engineering
Metallic structures play a large role in the reliability of transport vehicles that are subjected to higher loads in operation.
