For numerous reasons, structural steel is considered to be the best and most ideal material when it comes to construction of commercial and residential buildings, monuments, bridges, types of stations, aircraft hangars, etc. Structures made of structural steel are robust, eco-friendly, and long lasting. Additionally, structural steel fabrication is a cost-effective process.
Structural steel is usually priced based on its weight. Hence, it is necessary to find out the weight and quantity of steel required for a particular project. Estimation of quantity is required before calculating the approximate cost of project or construction of steel structures. Here is a step-by-step method that structural steel fabricators recommend for estimating structural steel requirements for your construction project.
Start with grouping the structural steel by their grade.
Group the materials per section or member type.
Group the structural steel by the method of tied connection.
Now, group the steel materials by their location on the project.
Maintain sequence of structures by columns and details.
Now, specify the beams and details per floor.
Take off quantities for bracing and flooring under a separate area.
Also, take estimates of the quantities of plates, connectors, beams, and accessories.
The actual quantity of steel required can be calculated from the structural drawings prepared after grouping them together. Apart from various structural steel requirements, your project will require many other tools and materials. Castings, fittings, hardware, and various other tools are necessary for erecting steel structures. Costs of all these along with the cost of labors determine the total quotation of the project. An overall estimate involves a review of the types of construction, construction site access, required equipment and manpower demands, project constraints, and construction duration.
If you want to know anything more about structural steel fabrication or erection, get in touch with our professional structural steel fabricators today. Also, our experts will be able to assist you in outlining all the essential types of steel structures you may need for your project along with their estimation. We are equipped and skilled in handling all your structural steel related needs.
