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    The document compares the merits and demerits of steel structures versus concrete structures. Some key advantages of steel structures are their strength to weight ratio, prefabrication ability, ductility, versatility, and fast construction. However, steel structures require more skilled labor, have higher costs, and are more susceptible to corrosion and buckling than concrete structures. Fire resistance also needs to be improved in steel structures through additional materials.

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    The document compares the merits and demerits of steel structures versus concrete structures. Some key advantages of steel structures are their strength to weight ratio, prefabrication ability, ductility, versatility, and fast construction. However, steel structures require more skilled labor, have higher costs, and are more susceptible to corrosion and buckling than concrete structures. Fire resistance also needs to be improved in steel structures through additional materials.

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    STEEL STRUCTURE

    MERITS & DEMERITS OF STEEL STRUCTURE AS


    COMPARE TO CONCRETE STRUCTURE
    MERITS:

     Reliability: Steel has homogeneity and uniformity as compare to other materials like
    concrete. It usually gives predictable results of strength test, tension test etc. Due to
    which steel satisfies most of the design assumptions and results obtained are reliable
    while concrete structures are of heterogeneous material giving nonlinear stress strain
    relationship.
     Strength to weight ratio: When compared to steel concrete has low compressive
    strength so steel has high strength to weight ratio. Steel structure’s dead loads are smaller
    causing small sections in construction contrary to concrete that have large sections.
     Pre-fabrication: Prefabrication of steel is easy as it is light weighted and can be
    transported and assembled easily. Steel structures can be modified even for last minute
    changes. Although concrete elements are also pre-fabricated but can’t pre-fabricate large
    sections.
     Ductility: The property of material to withstand high tensile stress without failure is
    called ductility. Steel is very ductile material due to which under high stress at various
    points, it yields at these points and give a sort of warning before failure. While concrete is
    brittle material.
     Extension of existing structures: Steel structures can easily be extended by making
    connections as compare to concrete. Even a whole new structure can be added.
     Formwork: Unlike concrete steel structures doesn’t need formworks.
     Scrap value: Having a good scrap value also makes structural steel a better option than
    concrete which has practically no scrap value.
     Fast construction: The construction process is faster with steel structures as they are
    easy to erect. This contributes to faster project completion. On the other hand, concrete
    construction is time-consuming.
     Foundations: Steel structures can be made without a foundation but this is not
    applicable to concrete structures as they are heavy.
     High temperature regions: Concrete structures can’t withstand high temperature
    causing cracking and losing of strength while steel structures can endure high range
    temperature.
     Air and water proof: Steel structures provide impervious construction and structures
    like reservoirs, oil gas pipes.
     Long span construction: Steel can be used for long span construction as compare to
    concrete. Construe can go upto 20-30 m span while steel trusses can go upto 90 m and
    bridges upto 300 m using steel girder plates.
     Versitality: Steel is a flexible material that can be fabricated into a wide array of designs
    for endless applications. Although concrete can be molded into many different shapes, it
    does face some limitations when it comes to floor-to-floor construction heights and long,
    open spans.
     Temporary construction: For temporary construction steel structure is always prefer as
    it is easy to dis assemble it and reuse it.

    DEMERITS:
     Skilled labors: Not many builders use this material, as it requires special tools to use and
    skilled labors.
     Cost: As steel is not present in very large amount in Pakistan so its use can increase the
    cost of construction effectively as it may need to be import from other regions.
     Susceptibility to corrosion: Steel may corrode when it comes into contact with water. If
    left without proper care, it could affect the safety and security of a structure. Therefore,
    one should care for the steel with such processes such as water-resistant seals and paint
    care. Fire-resistant features may be included when water-resisting seals are applied.
     Low temperature region: During winter in absolute biting cold, steel structures usually
    gives up easily and might affect people working on it, although now a day’s appropriate
    coatings and insulations are applied but it causes increase in cost.
     Fire resistance: Steel is inherently a non-combustible material. However, when heated
    to extreme temperatures, it’s strength can be significantly compromised. Therefore, it
    requires steel to be covered in additional fire resistant materials to improve safety. While
    composition of concrete make it naturally fire resistant.
     Susceptibility to buckling: Buckling is characterized by a sudden sideways deflection of
    a structural member. As the length and slenderness of compressive steel column
    increases, its danger to buckling increase.
     Aesthetics: For certain buildings steel is recommended but in most of cases cladding
    must be provided for aesthetics.

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