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Carrying Forward the Lineage – WTC Steel Remnants

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The Black Day in the history of the world is about to mark its eighth anniversary. The collapse of the colossal Twin Towers of the World Trade Center shattered millions of hearts, and wreaked havoc in about a million plus families in almost all the corners of the world!

Though the world is trying to cope with the aftermath of one of the most disastrous terrorist attacks in the history of mankind, the dark images of the fateful day of September 11, 2001 still haunt countless minds. As the world embarks on its journey forward, a budding campaign under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, is on its way to promote the reuse of the World Trade Center steel debris.

The campaign is aimed at engineering memorials for commemorating the World Trade Center attacks. The mammoth size wreckage is presently lying in an 80,000 square-foot hangar, Hangar 17 at the Kennedy International Airport and is awaiting its distribution and subsequent reuse. Applications are being received at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in considerable numbers.

Isn’t it an incredible way of putting the remnants of a memorable steel structure to some real good use? Memorials made of steel would be a perfect way to make the memories of WTC attacks eternal and not let it get lost in the apathetic persistence of time.

Tags: buildings, steel, steel structures, World Trade Center, WTC, WTC steel remnants
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Hyundai Steel Vouches for Greener Steel Mills

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Hyundai Steel, the second largest steel maker in South Korea tapping the nerve of steelmakers, has decided upon building greener steel mills for the sake of environment and for combating the rising energy costs. This marks another achievement in the realm of prefabricated steel buildings.

Hyundai Steel plans to get a tightly closed raw material processing system and by doing so, it looks forward to not only reducing the industrial noise, but also scattering of industrial waste like fugitive dust etc. The World’s first closed raw material processing system as it is touted to be, will help reduce the green house emissions and also the losses that are incurred owing to open-air yards storage due to wind and rain.

The South Korean steelmaker spent some 400 billion won(US $ 321 million) for making the green steel mill, a reality. The closed raw material processing system would do all its procedures like unloading, conveying and storing the raw materials under air-tight conditions which would reduce pollution and make the steel-making process more efficient.

A revolutionary endeavor, the green steel mill is a commendable effort by Hyundai Steel and has set an example for others steel producers. Hope this turns out to be a catalyst for the emerging popularity of steel building structures around the world.

Tags: pre engineered steel buildings, prefabricated steel buildings, steel building, Steel Buildings
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Steel Buildings – The Recent Developments!

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Steel buildings are undoubtedly, the best bet in today’s construction circuit. The shooting popularity of these buildings, coupled with their multifarious advantages are paving way for an even brighter future of the steel building structures in the coming future.

And to top it off, the recent stimulus bill signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009 has made a significant, beneficial modification in the energy efficient tax credits with respect to the steel building structures!

As per the guidelines laid down in the latest bill, the tax credit has been revised to 30% against the earlier 10%. Not only this, but the maximum credit has also been increased to a whopping $1500 from the initial $500.

Now this is what we call a cherry on the cake!

So go ahead, invest in steel buildings and be rest assured of a tension-free future!

Tags: steel building, Steel Buildings, steel property, stimulus bill
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2009 Australian Steel Design Awards Announced!

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

The Australian International Design Awards 2009 for Queensland were recently announced. These eminent awards were given away in four carefully selected categories that included  Architectural Steel Building Design, Structural Engineering Steel Building Design, Engineering Projects Structural Engineering Steel Design – Infrastructure and Mining, and Steel Clad Structures Building Design.

The winners in the respective categories were:

  • The Noosa Visitor Information Center by Bark Design Architects for Architectural Steel Building Design Award.
  • Queensland Tennis Centre by Sinclair Knight Merz for Structural Engineering Steel Building Design Award
  • The Springfield Link Bridge by the Horizon Alliance for Engineering Projects Structural Engineering Steel Design Award
  • Fulton Trotter Architects for Steel Clade Structures Building Design Award

The Australian Steel Design Awards are highly prestigious and enjoy esteemed recognition by the  Commonwealth Government and the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, for their prominent role in propagating an environment of architectural innovation and improvement.

The fact that steel building designs are being acknowledged and appreciated at such a scale is testimony to the widespread popularity of steel buildings across the globe. More and more people are waking up to the infinite benefits of steel buildings and also their eco-friendly construction.

Steel buildings, whether prefabricated or pre-engineered are definitely the favored choice among many and the Australian Steel Design Awards corroborate it year after year.

Tags: 2009 Steel Design Awards, Australian International Design Awards 2009, Australian steel design awards, steel building, steel building design, steel design awards
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Steel Frames – The Latest Innovation in Earthquake-Proof Structural Systems

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Steel frames do it again! This time it is the tenacity and flexibility of steel frames that have made them a strong guard against seismic activities. Researchers at Stanford and Illinois University unitedly actualized an earthquake-proof structural system for buildings that can withstand an earthquake of 7 magnitude.

The system is engineered to hold a multistory building together during a destructive earthquake. This new structural system has been invented to make buildings more damage-resistant and easy to repair. How, you ask? Steel frames incorporated into the building system;around the core and on exteriors embrace all the impact that is generated during a quake, allowing an earthquake-hit building to avoid damage or acute destruction.

Steel Frames in Earthquake-proof building effectively combat damage

The system has been tested in Japan and has proved out to be a successful venture. The testing was brought about on a massive shake table, wherein the system survived counterfeit earthquakes of magnitude 7 and slightly beyond.

Not only will a building be able to hold itself together but also return to its upright position post the earthquake. However, the damage would be just confined to some easily replaceable parts and residents would be able to reoccupy the building quickly.

There are steel tendons installed to the center of steel frames which run down from top to bottom. This results in rebounding of the structure to its normal position and gaining proper alignment after the shaking stops. At the bottom of the frame, there are steel fuses as well which further help them withstanding extreme damage.

The steel frames system can potently prove to be a very effective system in steel buildings as well.

For further details, browse through the link below:
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/august31/quake-shaking-design-090109.html

Tags: earthquake resistant buildings, Steel Buildings, steel frame system, steel frames
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Combining Solar Panels with Metal Roofs – Simple and Effective!

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Metal roofing has managed to eclipse its counterparts in recent times and has evolved out to be  strong preferment among people rapidly. But, we are living in an age where technological innovations are in full swing. The latest thing; which is quite a sensation in the construction world is the concept of integrating solar panels with steel roofs. Now that surely sounds like an incentive, isn’t it?

Earlier solar panels were pricey and there were chances of roof leakage. On the contrary, the novel technological refinement of getting solar panels and metal roofs together is definitely a great innovation. How,you ask? First things first, solar panels have undergone transformations and the new generation solar panels are available as solar photovoltaic laminates. These can be further attached to the standing seam metal roofing system which can save you money, will last long and are easy to install as well.

Solar panels with metal roofing – It’s techno-morphosis

If you combine modern solar panels with metal roofs, you get a system that is durable, lightweight, fully recyclable and effective. This technological fusion promises you a structure that meets the ‘Green’ code, is energy efficient, long lasting and demands least maintenance. But, having said that, it’s advisable that you consult a building expert, before installing them. Somebody who is well versed with the subject can give you a better picture about whether combining solar panels with metal roofs is a plausible solution for your building or not.

Statistics say that this combination does give you a good return on investment provided it’s appropriately installed keeping all the steel construction parameters in mind. Hence stay wary and rest assured of gaining long term benefits!

Tags: metal roofings, metal roofs, solar energy panels, solar panel, solar panels, steel construction
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Tips to Avoid Heated Interiors in Steel Buildings

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Steel buildings tend to get heated up within a short span of time. The situation might worsen if suitable measures to regulate the temperature have been overlooked. Prefabricated steel buildings usually have heated interiors especially during the scorching heat of the summer season. The temperature inside these buildings rises up considerably in contrast to the temperature outside. There is always a marked difference between the exterior and interior temperatures of a steel building.

Steel structures are good conductors of heat. It is primarily due to this reason that the steel buildings easily get heated up during the summers. The heat moves from the warm exteriors to the air conditioned interiors until an equilibrium is attained between the temperature differences. In lieu of helping you cope with such heat related troubles, below is a list of some useful tips that would help you in getting through the tough times during summers!

Steel buildings – Tips to keep the interiors cool

  • Air conditioning is one of the easiest ways of regulating the indoor temperatures. Depending upon the dimensions of the building and your willingness to spend, you can choose between a window and a central air unit.
  • Window fans help in providing proper ventilation. They suck out the warm air and pull in fresh, cool air.
  • Asphalt shingles are one of the most common ways of controlling the indoor temperatures. Generally, light colored shingles are preferred as they reflect most of the sunlight coming their way.
  • Insulated ceilings are of great help in maintaining the temperature of the interiors. They trap the heat that enters the steel building roofs and do not let it spread onwards, thereby protecting the interiors from being heated up.
  • Steel buildings can be given an external coating of suitable colors that tend to reflect the sunlight falling on them. This would prevent the transmission of heat indoors, by heated walls, roofs, etc.
  • The roofs of the steel buildings can be covered with light colored roof tiles that would reflect away most of the sunlight falling on them.
  • Steel buildings can be provided with cool storage systems. These systems make ice at night and then use it through out the day to keep the building cool with the help of well placed regulators.

These are a few pointers that would surely help in keeping your steel buildings cool, against the blistering heat of the summers. Try giving them a try!

Tags: Commercial Steel Buildings, prefabricated steel buildings, Residential Steel Buildings, steel building, Steel Buildings
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Steel Storage Buildings – Riding the Popularity Wave

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Steel Storage Buildings are ruling the realm of storage buildings and sheds with their string of ever-multiplying advantages. Metal storage buildings and steel storage sheds are coming up at an unprecedented pace since a past couple of years. Steel storage buildings are now being widely used as storage sheds, airplane hangars, workshops, garages, industrial warehouses, commercial and household store houses, etc.

Steel buildings undoubtedly provide an edge over conventional storage buildings in terms of cost effectiveness, durability, low maintenance costs, short construction period, quick assemblage, environment friendliness, strength, etc. Besides, these prominent feature, the other stark advantages of steel storage buildings include non-combustibility, endurance to adverse climatic conditions, energy efficiency, recyclability, resistance to pests, termites, etc.

Steel storage buildings – Creating their mark

Steel storage buildings have created a niche for themselves in the world of infrastructure. More and more people are willing to invest in steel buildings, than ever before. The conventional, mud and brick storage buildings are being done away with. People are ready to invest in metal storage buildings owing to their long list of of comforts and advantages.

Metal storage buildings are being given a preference over other available alternatives, due to their several long-term advantages. In addition to these, the low costs involved in their construction and maintenance are grabbing the attention of the investors at a rocketing pace. Needless to say, the trends pave way for a bright future of the steel storage buildings in the infrastructural sector.

Tags: metal buildings, steel building, Steel Buildings, steel storage buildings
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Steel Buildings – Baby Steps towards a Greener Future

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Steel buildings are a part of the worldwide campaign, ‘Building green’ aimed at reducing the environmental effects of construction projects. The campaign aspires to promote the assimilation of sustainable designing and construction strategies. These strategies are expected to be of great help in protecting the environment, and promoting the general health of the occupants (in such steel buildings). No wonder, it is due to this reason that architects and developers around the world are embracing the concept of ‘Building green’ with open arms.

Green Steel Buildings aim at doing away with any of the negative impacts of the steel buildings on the surrounding environment or the inhabitants within. For achieving the desired results, steel building designers need to focus on some preliminary guidelines while chalking out the initial designs and frameworks. Green buildings are usually designed using raw-materials that have at least one or more of the following characteristics: long life cycle, non-toxic, recyclable content, etc.

Steel Buildings – Pillars of the Green Architecture

Steel buildings are contributing towards the development and propagation of Green architecture in their own amazing ways. The steel buildings of the recent origin are being built as per the prescribed norms and guidelines that are conducive to the Green architecture. They are being constructed keeping in mind the conservation of all the resources being used in the process. The energy efficiency of these prefabricated steel buildings is also taken care of. These Green steel buildings are expected to promote the occupant health and improve employee productivity besides, being advantageous to the overall environment.

Steel buildings continue to come up as excellent options in the domain of Green architecture. The intrinsic characteristics of steel such as malleability, recyclability, durability, energy efficiency, strength etc play a prominent role. These characteristics are responsible for the pivotal role that the steel metal buildings play in the sphere of Green architecture. No wonder, prefabricated steel buildings are set to dominate the construction world in the coming years!

Tags: eco friendly, metal buildings, prefabricated steel buildings, steel building, Steel Buildings
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Solar Panels for Steel Buildings

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Steel buildings with Solar power panels are the talk of the town. Solar panels are emerging as hot substitutes for energy production and conservation. These generally consist of solar photovoltaic modules and solar thermal collectors. These panels work in perfect resonance and help cut down the heating and air conditioning bills by a considerable amount, especially for steel building residents.

Prefabricated steel buildings now have solar panels as excellent substitutes to obsolete temperature regulatory systems for curtailing their energy consumptions and expenses. Since these buildings require round the clock air conditioning, solar power panels help them in ways more than one! The solar photovoltaic modules in the solar panels convert sunlight into electricity with the help of solar cells.

Steel Buildings with solar panels – The future is here!

Steel metal buildings usually have solar power panels installed on their rooftops or stand-alone facilities. This allows maximum exposure to sunlight or solar energy and thus increases their overall efficiency and output. The solar panels tend to function best when exposed to direct sunlight.

Regardless of the buzz about their cost,  solar panels for steel buildings are really worth an investment. The initial investment may be painstaking but with due course of time, solar energy panels will help to offset the electricity costs by a considerable margin.

Needless to say, introducing solar panels in prefabricated steel buildings would be a wise thing to do in these tough times of global meltdown.

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