Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong
Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong
Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong
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Features of structural steel construction<br />
<strong>Structural</strong> characteristics (cont<strong>in</strong>ue)<br />
5. Beams usually shallower <strong>in</strong> size than <strong>for</strong> concrete Beams<br />
6. Sections <strong>in</strong> various convenient type and size thus<br />
economical <strong>in</strong> design and uses – refer to standard steel<br />
sections<br />
7. Produce larger deflection & de<strong>for</strong>mation (Bend) under<br />
w<strong>in</strong>d – this will cause uncom<strong>for</strong>t to users of build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
8. Steel has higher thermal expansion value<br />
9. Rust<strong>in</strong>g or corrosion problems – very strict anti-corrosion<br />
treatment has to be applied
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