What are the Different Types of Structural Steel?
March 29th, 2018At Ten Pound Trout Steel, we have made it our business to continually supply our customers with top of the line products for all of their construction needs. With that being said, sometimes having information is just as important as having the right material to work with. So, today we are going to focus on […]
Stairs and Handrail Construction for Commercial Building Projects
March 21st, 2018When it comes time to establish your business, you are obviously going to need to set yourself up for success. In order to set yourself up for success, you’ll need a great business idea and a great commercial building to operate out of. Once you have the right building you are going to need to […]
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 […]
Aluminium Fabrication Services in Melbourne
December 11th, 2017When it comes right down to it, if you have the need to construct a product or structure then you will likely be pursuing aluminium fabrication. Aluminium fabrication services are the backbone of many industries in and around Melbourne. Having the right professionals by your side for your project can be the difference between success […]
Most Important Things to Remember in Structural Steel Fabrication
December 5th, 2017In structural steel fabrication, what’s most important? Is it a matter of practicality? The right gauge of steel matches some architecturally shaped line, so the metal won’t fold or collapse. Perhaps it’s the safety factor? Steel projects discharge masses of sharp-edged metal swarf, plus an accompanying shower of hot chips. Protective barriers are a must, […]
Most Common Types of Steel Used in Building Construction
November 14th, 2017Mild steels aren’t always right for this role, not if the soft alloy can’t support a structural load. How about rigid carbon steels? Well, we can’t automatically assume this type of steel is right for the job, not if that material is rigid. A strong wind blows, then the structure sways, and the rigid alloy […]
Beam Column Joints and How They Resist Earthquakes
November 3rd, 2017Earthquakes produce massive quantities of seismic energy. As waves of material-shaking power propagate, the load-bearing beams in a building are subjected to stress. Simply put, the building’s supporting metal frame is shaken apart. In particular, the beam column joints incur severe damage. Classed as critically important intersection points within a structural frame, those joints require […]