Steel structure refers to a structural form composed of steel plate materials, connected by hot rolling, cold bending, or welding materials, that can withstand and transmit loads. It is one of the main types of building structures.
What are the characteristics and uses of steel structures?
- The raw material used in steel structures is steel, which has higher strength and lighter weight compared to concrete and wood, making it easy to transport and install.
- Suitable for structures with large spans, high heights, and load-bearing capacity, such as large factories, venues, super high-rise buildings, and other fields. And its toughness is strong, plasticity is good, and the material is relatively uniform, so the structural reliability is also high.
- In addition, steel structures also have advantages such as good sealing performance, energy conservation and environmental protection, and can be used as large oil tanks, pressure pipelines, etc.
- However, steel has poor heat resistance, fire resistance, and corrosion resistance, so regular maintenance and upkeep are required during use.
Steel structures are widely used in engineering construction. In addition to the aforementioned purposes, they can also be used as steel bridges, steel factories, steel gates, various large pipeline containers, tower rail structures, etc.
