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AutoCAD plugin for section steel drawing and properties calculation 2022-09-30

Glossary Related to Metal Building 2022-07-27

Thanks for considering metal building systems on your next project, and thanks to MBMA for creating such a complete and authoritative glossary of the steel structure industry. All the vocabulary is commonly used in steel structure, understanding them can make our steel structure project communication smoother.

What Is Steel Decking and What Is It Used For? 2022-09-26

Steel decking, also known as metal decking, is a sheet of high-performance galvanized steel used in the construction of composite concrete floor slabs. It can also be used as a structural feature in roof construction. When specified as metal roof decking it is used to support insulating membranes.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Steel Structures 2022-09-08

Of course, as with any material, there are both pros and cons that need to be weighed up before its use. Here are some of the top considerations that construction and design teams need to think about.

Advantages of tube truss/ pipe truss 2022-09-06

In recent years, various forms of steel structures have been widely used in large space buildings such as stadiums, airports, stations, equipment production lines, convention and exhibition centers, and theaters. The tube truss structure is a part of the steel structure and is used extensively.

What are the advantages and uses of self-drilling screws? 2022-08-20

What is the Classification of Structural Framing? 2022-08-24

The structural subsystems and metal building accessories can be applied not only to the steel structure projects but also to the metal works of the traditional building, which can enrich the function or appearance of the building. 

Typical Design Codes, Material Specifications and Other Design Information for Pre-engineered Building in India and Nepal 2022-08-05

Design information comes from a DBR (Design brief report), also called as Design calculations, it shows the typical design codes, material specifications and other design information for Pre-Engineered Building in India and Nepal.

What Are the Characteristics of Steel Structural Framing? 2022-08-02

The degree of industrialization of steel structures is high. The construction period is short, and materials such as cement, sand and gravel are rarely used in the entire construction process, which greatly reduces environmental pollution problems such as dust, construction waste and noise, and meets the requirements of sustainable development.

Construction Quality Control in Every Wilaya of Algeria 2022-08-01

The National Technical Control of Construction Centre (CTC) is increasing safety levels in the Algerian construction industry by standardising risk prevention. To assure quality and safety, all new building projects in Algeria are legally obliged to involve the CTC centre.

Metal works for building 2022-07-26

The Steel Process - from Design Through Erection 2022-07-20

This chapter will present the basics of structural design, fabrication and erection and will provide the "non-technical" attorney a better framework from which to understand their client's issues and ask better questions.