5 Steel Structure - 2
5 Steel Structure - 2
STEEL
Arch Bridges
STEEL
• In cable stayed and suspension bridges, steel plays a
predominant role at least as the cabling system.
Suspension Bridges
Combined Arch&Cable
stayed Bridges
STEEL
• Steel is used in towers, used for supporting microwave
for communication, radio transmission, light stands in
stadiums and power transmission lines.
STEEL
• Roof trusses of shed facilities like for car parks, gasoil
stations, stadiums and sporting arenas are usually made
of structural steels.
STEEL
• Bracing systems are usually made of structural steel and
they provide lateral stability for a building by resisting
winds and earthquakes.
STEEL
• Steel is also used in composite construction with
concrete. This practice improves fire-resistance and
corrosion resistance of steel.
Steel Beams and Columns
• Steel beams and columns and their connection is
presented below.
Steel Beams and Columns
• Cross- sections
Advantages of Steel Structure