Steel Structure Building Parametes

Steel Structure Advantages & Disadvantages:

Advantages:

Steel structure is a popular and reliable choice for a wide range of construction projects due to their structural integrity, from commercial and industrial buildings to bridges and other infrastructure developments.

Steel has a high strength-to-weight ratio, which is very strong for its weight, and is much higher than other common construction materials, such as concrete and wood. This means that steel components can be made very lightweight without sacrificing strength.

Ductile steel structures can absorb more energy before failure than brittle structures. This makes them ideal for applications subjected to high-impact loads, such as in earthquake-prone areas or industrial settings.

Prefabrication and ease of assembly of steel structures lead to faster construction times.

The steel structure is recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Low maintenance requirements of steel structures contribute to long-term cost efficiency.

Steel fabrication can be easily modified or expanded.

Properly designed steel structures can provide high fire resistance.

Disadvantages:

Thin steel frames may not be suitable for buildings that require high load-bearing capacity or long spans, as they might not provide sufficient strength. Thus the basic designed load will be necessary to confirm before our quotation.

Steel is susceptible to corrosion, so steel structures need to be properly protected from the elements. This can add to the cost of maintenance and upkeep. So after its installation, extra fireproof painting is necessary to enlong its service lifetime.

Steel is a good conductor of heat, meaning steel structures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. This can make them less comfortable to occupy and can also increase energy costs. To make up this, insulation material is optional for roof and wall.

Maintaining the cleanliness of the steel surfaces helps to prevent corrosion and extend the life of the building. Applying protective coatings or paint can also provide an extra layer of protection against the elements.

Steel Structure Application:

Steel structure is the materials used in various steel constructions and it has specific shape. Based on the project’s unique specifications, the steel components can assume various shapes, dimensions, and thicknesses, produced through hot or cold rolling processes. In contrast, others are created by welding flat or curved plates together.

Steel structures typically feature shapes such as H profile, I-beams, hollow structural sections (HSS), channels, angles, and plates.

The main type of steel structure are the frame structure, the truss structure, the grid structure, the arch structure, and the portal rigid steel frame.

Additionally, steel structure has a steel arch structure, arch bridge, beam bridge, cable-stayed bridge, and suspension bridge.

Each type has its unique advantages and applications, making steel a versatile material in construction.

Steel structure is used in a wide variety of applications, including:

Buildings: Steel structure is used to construct the frames of all types of buildings, from tiny residential homes to large commercial skyscrapers.

Bridges: Steel structure is the primary material used to build bridges of all sizes, from small footbridges to large multi-span bridges.

Other infrastructure: Steel structure is also used to build other types of infrastructure, such as roads, railways, and power lines.

Industrial structures: Steel structure is used to build various industrial structures, such as factories, warehouses, and power plants.

Ships and other vessels: Steel structure is the primary material used to build ships and other vessels, such as boats, barges, and oil rigs.

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Our Company

Qingdao KXD Steel Structure Co., Ltd, is a professional enterprise specializing in designing, detailing, manufacturing, and constructing high quality steel structures, prefabricated houses and container houses.

In order to render our clients with impeccable products and services, our company has obtained CE certification (EN1090 certificate), ISO 9001, ISO140001, ISO45001 Certificate and WPQR for anticipated apprasal from our clients. We lay our vision on global markets in a bid to attain a wider client base such as Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Brazil, England, America, Ethiopia, Algeria, etc., that is to say, more than 130 countries around over the world.

A solid design and engineering team is crutial to the success of a steel building company. At KXD, you shall witness more than 50 members of designers, architects, detailers, consultants etc. KXD is destined to offer tailed and reliable design and engineering services to each of our customer whether for industrial, commercial or agricultural property developments.

Based on the moto of Trustyworthiness, Professionalism, Cooperation, Mutual benefits, our company is building a comprehensive industrial chain system gradually and making great efforts to supply our quality products and perfect after-sales services to worldwide clients. Our goal is to be a household name in the steel building industry.