Yearly Archives: 2018
Advantages of Structural Steel in Building Construction
February 28th, 2018When you begin construction on a building, whether it be a warehouse or a skyscraper, you will want to know that you use the right materials for the job. During the construction phase, there is nothing more important than making sure to use a strong material for the structure of your building. Today, we are […]
Essential Tips on How to Reduce Cost in Structural Steel Fabrication
February 14th, 2018Market costs fluctuate in the steel fabrication sector. Left in the hands of an unprincipled factory shop owner, those market fluctuations yield shoddy products. As any engineer knows all too well, a structural steel component cannot be compromised, not in any way whatsoever. With this knowledge firmly in mind, how does a diligent factory shop […]
Types of Rebars – Applications, Uses and Specifications
January 25th, 2018Rebar, also known as reinforcing bar, is defined as the hardened steel that strengthens structural concrete. Like a network of welded and tied connective rods threading their way through the building material, the fortifying mesh absorbs loading tension. Certainly, that composite aggregate, when cured, is designed to withstand great compressive stresses, but it will crack […]
Understanding Disaster-Resistant Structures
January 12th, 2018Ill-conceived fallacies plague the construction industry. Take one example, the concept of a truly disaster-resistant structure. We could erroneously say that a super-hardened structural steel frame will thwart a major tremor, but is that true? Not exactly, for rigid metals are prone to fracturing events. Following that same line of reasoning, a poorly heat treated […]