Steel is a common material for use in production and construction. In addition to light steel, building construction uses structural steel, for many valid reasons, this latter category finds favor among architects and construction companies worldwide. In Edmonton, it dominates the content of structures – creating the visual skyline, including bridges and skyscrapers.
What Is Structural Steel?
This is a regulated category of steel. As such, it must meet industrial standards such as those established by ASTM International. These govern such qualities as composition and dimensional tolerances and establish diverse grades. Each has specific suitability.
The addition of alloys is one factor governing whether the steel is of structural quality. While alloys can improve the hardness level, they can also increase the brittleness of steel. If the alloys improve the hardness of the steel without affecting the degree of brittleness, the steel falls into the structural category. If the alloy increases both hardness and brittleness, the result is not structural steel
Advantages
Structural steel possesses many admirable qualities. These give it a distinct advantage over other materials. In Edmonton, companies prize it for its:
- Ability to have the right level of yield allowing it some give requisite for absorbing weight
- Successful integration of two characteristics: ductility and strength
- Durability: It has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio as well as a superior tensile strength
- Longevity: It does not decay or age as swiftly as do other construction materials
- Versatility: Its nature allows fabricators to shape it into diverse forms
- Freedom of design:
- Easy to maintain
- Total recyclability
Moreover, steel is cost-effective.
Structural Steel
Structural steel finds applications in a wide variety of industries. However, it excels in the construction industry. From bridges to high-rise apartments to warehouses, you can count on structural steel to provide the essential qualities. At Maximum Metals Ltd in Edmonton, their staff recognizes your needs and works with you to ensure you have the best material possible.
