Steel is the lightest and most economical material that can be used to construct a building to the tightest vibration specification. In fact, a typical steel office building doesn’t even require modification to meet most vibration requirements.
We’re not talking about earthquake tremors here. Everyday vibration can impact the structure of the building. In critical applications, too much vibration can create problems such as during surgery or other activities which require utmost precision. If you want your structure to stand tall for a lifetime, steel is the best option.
Let’s understand why the construction industry has been impacted by structural steel:
Low Production Cost
Since metal fabricators prefer fabricating steel off-site, the production cost goes down considerably. Plus, most modern manufacturing techniques have been steadily reducing the amount of energy and resources required in order to produce steel for construction. Our modern facilities use minimal energy compared to factories that are 20 years old. In addition, new filters and processes are lowering carbon emissions. Younger refineries are using Hydrogen to power the furnaces instead of carbon-based fuels. Nearly, all of the water used during the production of steel is purified and recycled. Any scrap materials from the manufacturing process are reused making production waste incredibly low.
Durable and Sustainable
Steel is one of the most durable materials. It is resistant to weather, many chemicals, and changes in temperature. The tensile strength of steel also makes it resistant to physical damage and age.
Steel is 100 percent recyclable. The iron, carbon, and silicon in the alloy can be melted down and then reused. This simply means that all steel reclaimed from the demolition of a structure can be recycled into new beams, panels or other components. Also, steel can be recycled multiple times as necessary. Recycling and using recycled steel products reduces the need to mine new minerals and saves energy.
Quick Construction
All structural components of steel buildings can be fabricated before construction begins. This reduces the amount of time, resources, and energy required to erect a building. Prefabricated steel beams and panels also reduce the amount of construction time on a job site. The result is that the adverse environmental impact of building a steel structure is much less compared to using materials like wood.
Steel is a highly customizable and lightweight building material for constructing buildings with minimal vibration, reducing construction time and production costs. With advanced planning and knowledge, a steel facility can be constructed quickly compared to any other material. To know more about our fabrication services, contact our structural steel fabricators at Northern Weldarc.
