Various Types of Steel Structures

Specialized steel structures is one of the well engineered structures, made from organized combination of structural steel members designed to carry loads and provide adequate rigidity. In space frame companies, customization of these structures is generally done to match the functional and aesthetic requirement of the complete building system.

Specialized steel structures are an outcome of complex engineering to form a product which is customized to match the functional and aesthetic requirement of the complete building system. The various types of steel structures are follows:-

1) Tension Members

A tension member is designed as a Structural steel members subjected to tensile force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis. A tensional member is also called a tie member. The types of structure and method of end connections determine the type of a tension member in structural steel construction. Wire and cables, Rods and bars, Single structural shapes and plates, built up members are different types of tension members which are used.

2) Compression Members

A Structural member loaded axially in compression is generally called a compression member. Vertical compression members in buildings are called as columns, posts or stanchions. A compression member in roof trusses is called struts.

3) Built-up members and structures

Built-up members are used in many structures, such as compression members of trusses or supporting columns. They are composed from two rolled U-sections or four rolled angles. The distance between them is fixed by lacing or battening. The built up members are economic, since the connection between the chords can be realized with elements of less volume than with continuous plates.

4) Shell structures

Shell structures are also called plate structures. They are lightweight constructions using shell elements. These elements, typically curved, are assembling to make large structures. Typical applications include the roof of large buildings.

5) Suspension structures

Building structures in which the elements that support the load (wires, grid, chains and so on) are subject only forces of extension. Suspension structures, which exist under conditions of extensions, make possible the full use of the mechanical properties of high strength material; their light weight makes possible to cover structures that have extremely large spans.

6) Truss like structures

A truss is essentially triangulated system of straight interconnected structural elements. Trusses are used in a broad range of buildings, mainly where there is a requirement for very long spans such as in airport terminals, aircraft hangers, sports stadium roof, and auditoriums. Trusses are also used to carry heavy loads and are sometimes used as transfer structure.

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Future Scope of Large Span/ Specialized Steel structures

Specialized steel structures are testimonials to the achievements of the structural engineering industry. These space structures are not only true three-dimensional representations of the equilibrium equations but also an affirmation of design standards & construction practices.

Last 20 years, steel industry has seen a significant rise in use for single story & multi story applications. Being totally re-usable, steel is the ultimate environment friendly product. Today’s steel structure will almost certainly be re-used in the buildings of tomorrow. The demand of specialized steel structures has rapidly grown due to some demanding and outstanding features.

Advantages of specialized steel structures:-

• High strength
• Excellent ductility and seismic resistance
• Elasticity, uniformity of material
• Predictability of properties, close to design assumption
• Ease of fabrication and speed of erection
• The high ratio of strength to weight

 Future scope of Specialized steel structures:-

The future of large span steel structures lies in the passion, setting up new   goals and innovation in computerized designing procedures. The space frame companies will pursue to develop specialized steel structures with the comprehensive use of computers in both manufacturing and design phases. Computer assist manufacturing allows the cutting and drilling of elements with great precision, while computer assist design can help explore unprecedented complex configurations geometries.

About Hindustan Alcox Limited:-

Hindustan Alcox Limited is one of the leading Heavy Structures Manufacturers in India – provides a great opportunity to check the role of specialized steel structures in the structural engineering profession. The company passion for perfection has helped us to become a global leader in the industry of space frame and large span steel structures fabrication, design and installation.

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Why to Opt for Steel Frame Construction

From past few years, the use of Steel is the most preferred construction material for many builders and designer. Earlier Steel was used to fabricate smaller elements like hardware and railings. There are numerous materials which can be used for constructing the framework of a building but steel frame construction is surely the best choice. For building large span steel structures, the steel frame construction is increasingly gaining popularity in construction for various reasons.

Reasons to opt for steel framework –

• Steel frame construction is flexible, making them highly resistant to dynamic forces such as Earthquakes, Cyclones, etc. It is proved that steel buildings last much longer than the ones are made from other types of materials.
• This kind of framework makes it very simple for expansion later on. With steel framework, it is possible to enlarge the structure and create something new without much power.
• Along with quality and attractive construction, the duration of bringing it up is also very significant. Assembling structures made of this material is quite easy which makes the work simpler and saves a lot of time. This is mainly because parts are usually assembled in factory before they are shipped.

The benefits of large span steel structure construction are rapidly catching on, as steel is increasingly being recognized as a popular construction material for the future. Large span steel structures have the property to last for numerous years. Steel frame construction can provide a way of supplying affordable steel buildings that are quick, energy efficient and cost efficient.

About Hindustan Alcox

Hindustan Alcox Limited, one of the leading large span structures manufacturers in India – provides a great opportunity to assess the role of specialized steel structures in the structural engineering profession. The company zeal for excellence has helped us to become a global leader in the industry of large span steel structure fabrication, design, and installation.

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Importance of Convention Center & Exhibition Hall

Convention Centre and Exhibition Hall:

A building designed to hold a convention, where individuals and/or groups gather to promote and share views on some common interests, is convention centre. Convention centres are used for holding conferences and exhibitions. And Exhibition hall is the large area hall to display pictures, sculptures, or other objects of interest that people notice or admire.

The Convention & Exhibition Industry has grown with the economic expansion and urban development. The convention centre & Exhibition hall set a new bar for high performance space frame building with lighting fixtures to provide the variety of lighting levels. Exhibition Hall uses both direct and indirect natural light to create an elegant circulation corridor providing an iconic, unconventional and accessible space to the visitors.

Space frame technology in Convention Centre & Exhibition Hall:

Convention Centre

The components of space frame are usually produced with high dimensional accuracy, high quality of surface finish and easily transportable too. The space frame technology in Convention Centre & Exhibition hall not only offers large span roofing with minimum supports, aesthetic of the joints but also gives the opportunity to have large choice of geometries.

Space frame technology also assists these structures with its resistance to damage from fire, explosion or seismic activity. Moreover, wider use of some unique software enable space frame structures to be analysed more accurately & increases confidence of using space frame technology in convention centres and exhibition hall for larger span structures.

Hindustan Alcox Limited, one of the leading space frame manufacturers in india– provides a great opportunity to assess convention centres & exhibition halls build with out-performing space frame technology.

-Hindustan Alcox Limited , New Delhi

(Space Frame Manufacturer in India)

Airport terminal Building: Engineered Steel Structure With Long Span Structure

Long Span Structure:

large span structures

Structure with span larger than 20m can be regarded as long span structure. Long Span Structures are today widely applied for sport, social, industrial, ecological and other activities. Structures with long span can be build with R.C.C Construction since design approach of long span structures results into flexible and column-free internal spaces. Many large span structures dictated by new design trends have the following features:

• Structural stability with technological astonishment.

• Capability to support considerable loads.

• Offers Economy in terms of steel weight.

Airport Terminal Building- A well-engineered steel structure with long span:

For building any Airport, the span & design of the Airport Terminal Building should be placed at high priority than material efficiency and ease of construction. All parts of the building utilize repetitive, modular designs that accommodate construction phasing and permit rapid construction. One of the primary design feature of the Airport Terminal Building is a long-span steel roof covering the check-in hall, security, and passport control functions.

As an experienced entity in building Airport terminal buildings with long span steel structures, Hindustan Alcox Limited had crafted many glorious examples of international airports & important gateway for national and International export like Vishakhapatnam airport, Chennai International Airport, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Gondia Airport – Maharashtra, Chandigarh international airport etc.

• Hindustan Alcox Limited, New Delhi

  (Airport Specialist in India)

Convention Centre & Exhibition Hall – An Elegant Signage of Specialized Steel Structures

Specialized Steel Structure:

A well engineered structure made from an organized combination of structural steel members which are designed to carry loads and provide adequate rigidity is Specialized Steel structure. Being the landmarks to the achievements of the structural engineering industry, these structures shows an true affirmation of design standards & construction practices.
Today, the emergence of specialized steel structures is due to the persistence of some outstanding and demanding features, which other convention buildings cannot exhibit at all.

Convention Centre & Exhibition Hall: 
Convention Centre and Exhibition Hall include the appropriate provision of civic facilities, plazas and green spaces with the provision of public promenades and links to open spaces and waterways. There is often a tendency for a repeated structural solution for simplicity. These structure are well constructed by space frame companies  keeping the following points in consideration:

• Availability in both quality and quantity
• Performance in unfavorable weather conditions
• Vulnerable to vandalism
• Require Minimum Maintenance

The above points can be manifested in several ways but structurally expressive solution is often one of these two structures i.e. Convention center & Exhibition Hall.

Convention Centre

Hindustan Alcox Limited, one of the leading steel structure manufacturers in India – provides a great opportunity to assess the role of specialized steel structures in the structural engineering profession. The company passion for excellence has helped to become a global leader in the industry of space frame and large span steel structure fabrication, design and installation.

– Hindustan Alcox Limited, New Delhi

(space frame manufacturers in India)

Present Value & Future Scope of Large Span/ Specialized Steel Structures

Specialized steel structures are landmarks & testimonials to the achievements of the structural engineering industry. These space structures are not only true three-dimensional representations of the equilibrium equations but also an affirmation of design standards & construction practices.

large span steel structures

Present Value of Specialized Steel Structures:

Steel is the world’s most versatile material to recycle. Once recycled, steel can be hop from one product to another without losing its intrinsic quality. The steel structures are manufactured to carry or resist the loads that are applied to it. Whereas concrete structures under accidental overload may well suffer catastrophic collapse of the whole structure. Today, the emergence of specialized steel structures is the persistence of some outstanding and demanding features (like high strength, seismic endurance, fast erection, aesthetic) which other conventional buildings cannot fulfill.

Space frame structures

These Long span steel structures that resist loads by bending may be categorized using span-to-depth ratio. As one of the well-engineered structures, made from organized combination of structural steel members designed to carry loads and provide adequate rigidity, these structures are today widely applied mainly for sport buildings as:

• Stadiums
• Sport halls
• Olympic swimming pools
• Ice tracks and skating rinks
• Indoor athletics & other creatures

 

Future Scope of Specialized Steel Structures:

Future of the large span steel structures lies in the passion, setting up new goals and innovation in computerized designing procedures. The space frame companies will continue to develop steel structures with the extensive use of computers in both manufacturing and design phases. Computer aided manufacturing allows the cutting and drilling of elements with great precision, while computer aided design can help explore unprecedented complex configurations and geometries.

 

Hindustan Alcox Limited, one of the leading Heavy Structures Manufacturers in india – provides a great opportunity to assess the role of specialized steel structures in the structural engineering profession. The company passion for excellence has helped us to become a global leader in the industry of space frame and large span steel structure fabrication, design and installation.

 

– Hindustan Alcox Limited, New Delhi

Introduction to Specialized Steel Structures

Specialized steel structure is one of the well engineered structures, made from organized combination of structural steel members designed to carry loads and provide adequate rigidity. In space frame companies, customization of these structures is generally done to match the functional and aesthetic requirement of the complete building system.

Hindustan Alcox Limited, specializes in manufacturing specialized steel structures in which structural and cladding components with applicable accessories are engineered to facilitate production in various combinations.

Steel Structure

Why use specialized steel structure?

Reason behind the emergence of specialized steel structures is the persistence of some outstanding and demanding features, which other conventional buildings cannot fulfill. Below mentioned dominating points of Specialized steel structures are the major reasons to prefer specialized steel structures over other conventional structures.

• High Strength : The structural steel used in these space frame structures has high strength to weight ratio, which make the steel structures superior among all other conventional structures when subjected to a force.

 

• Seismic Endurance : After performing endurance time analysis (ETA) for seismic assessment under various excitation levels, the specialized steel structures are proved to have high seismic endurance.

 

• High Versatility : Freedom of geometry in specialized steel structures not only exhibits high level of customization in the designing phase but also shows high versatility in the erection phase.

 

• Easy & fast erection : As compared to other conventional structures, the erection of steel structures is too much easier and faster, due to high precision structural components made in fabrication phase.

 

• Highly Aesthetic : According to today’s ongoing trend, the need is not only limited to inner structural strength & versatility but also the scope of looking aesthetic at its best is required, which is completely fulfilled by our specialized steel structures.

 

• Invulnerable to Corrosion : According to building codes and industry standards steel structures should be designed to tolerate corrosion or be protected against corrosion where corrosion may impair strength or serviceability. This corrosion resistance property persists in these large span steel structures with long term durability.

 

-Hindustan Alcox Limited, New Delhi

Specialized steel structures- An Innovation in structural engineering

Steel Structure

Specialized steel Structures are an outcome of extensive brain storming and robust engineering to form a product which is customized to match the functional and aesthetic requirement of the complete building system. The various types of steel structures are as follows:

• Tension-Members steel structures
• Compression-Members steel structures
• Build-up Members steel structures
• Suspension Members steel structures
• Shell type steel structures
• Truss like steel structures

All these types of steel structures are made up of Mild Steel or stainless steel based on the project requirement.

Features of our specialized steel structures

Specialized steel structures offers following features:

• Large Spans: Clear Spans up to 150 meter to enhance the concept of space in the building and provide maximum column free space.
• Freedom Of Geometry: Even the most complex shapes are possible to be achieved with these specialized steel structures. These structures are often light weight and offer advantage when it comes to execution of the project as well.
• Cladding: Various cladding options can be adopted as well such as ETFE cushions, Glazing, Aluminum Panels and so on. The structure provides a lightweight frame to support these systems.
• Constructability: Specialized Steel Structure is fabricated in such a way to get bolted or welded easily with other steel structures in construction, showing constructability and versatility of specialized steel structures.