History Of Steel Buildings |
Steel buildings are metal structure fabricated with steel for the internal support and for exterior
cladding. As opposed to steel framed buildings which generally use other materials for floors, walls, and external envelope. Steel buildings are used for a variety of purposes including storage, work spaces and livingaccommodation. They have evolved into specific types depending on how they are used.Steel buildings on a farm in Shenandoah County, Virginia.> > > > > > >
Now there are A-Frame Vertical and Horizontal and round top.
|
They first gained popularity in the early 20th century. Their use became more widespread during World War II and significantly expanded after the war when steel became more available. Steel buildings have been widely accepted, in part due to cost efficiency. The range of application has expanded with improved materials, products and design capabilities with the availability of computer aided design software. Some advantages are…. With the propagation of mold and mildew in residential buildings, using steel minimizes these infestations. Mold needs moist, porous material to grow. Steel studs do not have those problems. Steel is also a ‘green’ product; it is structurally sound and manufactured to strict specifications and tolerances. Steel doesn’t warp, buckle, twist or bend and any excess material is 100% recyclable. Steel Buildings Types…. Some common types of steel buildings are “straight-walled” and “arch.” Further, the structural type may be classed as clear span or multiple span. A clear span building does not have structural supports (e.g. columns) in the interior occupied space. Straight-walled and arch type refer to the outside shape of the building. More generally, these are both structural arch forms if they rely on a rigid frame structure. However, curved roof structures are typically associated with the arch term. Steel arch buildings may be cost efficient for specific applications. They are commonly used in the agricultural industry. Straight-walled buildings provide more usable space when compared to arch buildings. They are also easier to blend into existing architecture. Straight-walled buildings are commonly used for commercial, industrial, and many other occupancy types. Clear span refers to the internal construction. Clear span steel buildings utilize large overhead support beams, thus reducing the need for internal supporting columns. Clear span steel buildings tend to be less cost efficient than structures with interior columns. However, other practical considerations may influence the selection of framing style such as an occupancy where interior structural obstructions are undesirable (e.g. aircraft hangars or sport arenas). |