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BIG LIGHTS |
The possibility and simplicity of steel porched steel structures allow construction of big lights with less quantity of columns. It provides the construction with more flexibility and more efficiency in the definition of the lay-out.
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REDUCTION OF THE QUANTITY OF COLUMNS |
The stronger resistance of steel allows minor transversal sections of columns, providing more free space in storeys of high buildings.
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ENLARGEMENT |
Steel Buildings may be easily modified in any direction.
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CHANGES |
Whenever the construction destiny is changed or improved, structural steel may be modified and reinforced to fulfill any new requirement.
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REINFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION |
Standarization, uniformity and homogeneity of steel studs allow fast and efficient reinforcement and modifications.
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SIMPLICITY OF DESIGN |
Structural steel elements may be more easily designed than any other structural material or structural system. After erection, these elements can be analyzed and modified with the same easyness and simplicity.
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REDUCED TIME OF CONSTRUCTION |
Steel structures may be designed, produced and erected with no delays by the forging, hardening and mounting of formwork, without being affected by delays of concrete construction.
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REDUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS |
Due to the fact that steel structures can be rapidly erected, the construction can be more rapidly used. The construction costs are reduced and the income related to the usage of the construction, begins before.
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SUPERIOR SEISMIC DESIGN |
Steel ductility renders this material a leader in economy and resistance against the action of seismic forces. Apart from security, in an unforeseeable seismic event, one should consider the possibility of recovering part of the structure or its reinforcement. Porched metallic structures maximize these two factors.
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SUPERIOR RESELLING PRICE |
Due to its easy way of reinforcement and modification, according to the needs of new owners, steel constructions´ reselling price keeps high.
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100% RECYCLABLE |
During these times when recyclable mateirals are required in all aspects of life, the use of steel provides a great advantage over concrete constructions. Apart form allowing a high level of recoverage, in case of demolition, using steel implies contributing to the environment.
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LESS STRUCTURAL WEIGHT BY SURFACE UNIT |
Its mechanical characteristics (high resistance per unit of volume) imply that constructions made of metal structures have less weight. Consecuently foundations have to sustain less weight, with the multiple advantages known: reduced volume of excavation, reduced volume of foundations, possibility of adapting foundations with isolated bases, where concrete constructions must have piles, etc.
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LARGE LIGHTS IN ENTRYWAYS AND LOBBIES |
For modern architectural requirements, steel construction means more flexibility as to the design of open spaces and volumes free from interferences.
The use of Formwork implies a high construction cost as well as the use of big spaces to set out structures. On the contrary, this is easily solved by the use of steel rafters.
Architects have more freedom to achieve their objectives as regards design. |
