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 1.1 Main advant ages of steel structures Steel is a universally used material. It is used either s eparately or combined with another material e.g. reinforced concrete. Its popularity may be attributed to the combined effects of several factors, the most important of which are: it possesses great strength, it exhibits good ductility, its fabrication is easy, and its is relatively cheap. In addition, steel is the ultimate recyclable material. Several advantages are listed in Table 1.1. Table 1.1. Advantages of steel structures Item Comments Ease of erection No formwork needed and minimum cranage required for the erection, many parts of the structure can be prefabricated away from the site, and it is largely self-supporting during erection. Modifications Either extensions or strengthening is relatively straightforward. Possible reuse after a structure is disassembled or scrap value even though not reusable. Uniformity The properties of steel do not change appreciably with time, as do those of reinforced-concre te structures. Low self-weight Permits large clear spans without intermediate columns Dimensional control Prefabrication in the workshop ensures accurate work and quality control.

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