Structural steel is not only the most widely used metal material but also the most recycled metal material available. The various properties of structural steel make it suitable for a variety of applications. Because of these reasons as well as because of structural steel’s combination of low production cost and relatively high strength, it can be used for various purposes.
Structural steel has various applications.
Construction
Structural steel is commonly used in the construction industry. It allows erecting structures at a low price. Also, these steel structures do not require a lot of time to be erected. Structural steel can be fabricated to meet the unique design requirements of various projects. This allows it to be incorporated into infrastructure in all environments. Structural steel is resistant to the extreme weather conditions and thus is the best construction material.
Structural steel can also be used in:
Schools and hospitals
Low and high rise buildings
Sports stadiums
Bridge deck plates
Harbors
Suspension cables
Cladding and roofing
Tunnels
Offices
Security fencing
Transport
Structural steel has specific levels of ductility, strength, elasticity, and corrosion resistance. Thus, they are used in general engineering and manufacturing sectors. However, majority of it goes to transport vehicles. Over 50% of the weight of an average car comprises of steel. Steel is used for the body of cars, doors, gearbox, engine, suspension, steering, interior and wheel axles.
Apart from the automotive, steel is used in transporting materials such as:
Rails
Trucks
Trains
Transmissions
Ships
Aircraft undercarriages
Anchor chains
Components of jet engines
Energy
Everything in the energy sector, including wind power, nuclear, and natural gas require steel for infrastructure. Also, various other projects demand large amounts of steel:
Pipelines
Oil and gas wells and platforms
Electricity power turbine components
Transmission towers
Wind turbines
Transformer cores
Electromagnets
Electromagnetic shields
Appliances and industry
Steel is found in almost all industries. Plus, majority of our household appliances are made from steel. It is also in appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, ovens, sinks, microwaves, cutlery, etc.
It accounts for various industry goods such as storage tanks, farm vehicles and machinery, structures, tools, walkways, and protective equipment.
Structural steel is used in almost every field. The various benefits it offers makes it the best metal for every application. If any of these structural steel applications are close to your business requirements, you should get in touch with the steel fabricators today.
