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Conference Paper On Steel Structures PDF
Conference Paper On Steel Structures PDF
Conference Paper On Steel Structures PDF
on Steel Structures
April 2012
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Contents
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Conclusion
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Exhibit 1: Steel structures Typical sections, characteristics and key application areas
Type of Steel Sections
Light
Medium
Heavy
Extra Heavy
Rarely Prevalent
Typical Structural Steel Range
Cross-over from PEB to Structural Steel
PEB
Characteristics
Key Application
Areas
Structural Steel
Steel Supply
Fabrication
Erection
Brief
Overview
Market Coverage
Site Limitations
Labor
Need to maintain a pool of skilled workforce in-house for fabrication and erection (in case of buildings) which increases costs
Contractual
Specifications
Delivery Costs
Tax Implications
Future Trends
In advanced economies, workshop model is prevalent and preferred unless sections are complex in nature and hence,
are forced to fabricate on site. In the Indian context, the delivery models are in evolution stage and in industrial segment,
there are early indicators of change towards workshop fabrication especially for power segment
15-20%
<5%
50-60%
20-25%
Industry
Infrastructure
Buildings
Other sectors
Application Area
Industry
Infrastructure
Preference
Telecom towers
Bridges/ Flyovers
Shopping malls
Structural steel has steadily been gaining preference with the advent of new designs for
shopping malls.
Buildings
Other Areas
Comments
Concrete
Structural Steel
65-70%
35-40%
Low contribution
from building
segment
<5%
USA
UK
India
Building
Segment
Non-Building
Segment
Building
Segment
Building Segment
Non-Building
Segment
Non-Building Segment
Faster construction
Overcomes space constraints at project site
Large clear spans
High load bearing strength with low weight
Causes lower pollution compared to concrete
Re-usability of steel at end of life cycle
Better aesthetic appeal
Benefits
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Challenges
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Structural Steel
Structural Steel is the default material used for construction of plant superstructure within the industry segment.
Steel industry is a key demand driver within the industrial segment. Oil & gas, petrochem, cement, fertilizers,
etc. are amongst the other industries responsible to
drive demand within this segment.
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Increased
Government
Investments
Reduced
Delivery
Time
Environmentally
Friendly
Models
Achieved
Structural
Robustness
Design
Flexibility
Evolution of
Domestic
Fabrication
Capabilities
Aesthetic
Look
Shift in
Mindset
Re-usability of
Construction
Material
Parameters
Market Size
Economic
Factors
Current
Market Size
(2011-12)
Growth based
on current
Economy
Robust
Economic
Growth
Incremental
Buildings
Segment
Description
SS: ~5.5
PEB: ~0.7
SS: ~4.9-7.1
PEB: ~1.7-2.5
SS: ~3.6-4.3
PEB: ~1.6-2.1
SS: ~ 0.15-0.25
SS + PEB:
~0.05-0.10
Change in
Mindset
Bridges/
Flyovers/
Metro Rail
Projects
SS: ~14.6-17.2
PEB: ~4.2-5.6
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Conclusion
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Notes
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