Steel Frame Buildings

What are Steel Frame Structures?

Steel frames are buildings which normally have vertical columns and horizontal beams riveted, bolted or welded all together in a rectilinear grid. The steel beams are the horizontal structural members which resist loads that are applied both laterally and perpendicularly to the axis. And the columns are vertical structural members which transfer compressive loads all the way to the foundations. It can be used to form the skeleton of the building.

Why are Steel Frame Structures different from Reinforced Concrete Structures?

When it comes to steel frame structures and reinforced concrete they do have the same load transfer method but a stark difference in the materials from which its constituents are made of. This is to say in, Steel Frame Structures, the material used is steel while in Reinforced Concrete Frame the material used is concrete and reinforcement bars.

Advantages of Steel Frame:

i. In Steel Frame structure, the cross section areas of the structural elements are minimal.
ii. Steel Frame is more resistant to wind and earthquakes.
iii. In Steel Frame the tensile strength is more pronounced as compared to reinforced concrete structural elements.
iv. There is less labour needed.
v. Cost of repair is less.
vi. Weight of structural elements is less thus helping with foundation sizes.
vii. Speed of construction is more.
viii. Good quality control.

Disadvantages

i. It is ductile. Hence, failure can be pretty sudden.
ii. Costly form of construction.
iii. Joint needs care while constructing.
iv. It isn’t fire resistant hence requires fire proofing.
v. Construction is challenging.
vi. Only skilled workers are needed for its construction.
vii. Steel Frame is prone to corrosion.
Special Use Cases
1. Steel is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
2. Steel lessens CO2 emissions in the atmosphere.
3. Engineering steel is applied for general engineering and manufacturing sectors.
4. Stainless steel gives a hygienic environment.
5. Mild steel is used for building construction.
6. Steel can be designed in various forms. Making it a malleable material.

Vanguard Solutions offers services across all types of buildings. So, whether your property is a large retail outlet, private property, commercial office block, a council leisure centre, school, or any listed building, Vanguard Solutions can surely help you. Our structural engineers have the experience working across Birmingham and surroundings on a diverse project portfolio.

Vanguard Solution has a reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget. We partner with our clients to make inspirational design solutions that reach new heights.

Steel frame buildings have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. They are known to offer unique value for the money combined with quick, effective construction models, which reduces time on site and produce less waste. A steel portal frame for your building project provides a flexible way to cut costs and create a design that is special to you.

Whatever you need, you can contact our team for all the things you need to get started.