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European Aluminium Association
Background
Books ASM
Applications of Aluminium
in Construction and Aluminum Extrusion Technology

Building Aluminum: Properties and Physical

Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Rigidity and Stability in
Aluminium Frames
Aluminium Facades and
Cladding
Metallurgy
Corrosion of Aluminum and
Aluminum Alloys
The Surface Treatment and
Finishing of Aluminum and Its
Alloys, 6th Edition

Background

Aluminium is a product with

unique properties, making it a
natural partner for the building
industry. Thanks to its strength,
durability, corrosion resistance
and recyclability, it has become
an essential product for the
building industry and over the
past 50 years its use in building
applications has shown
continuous and consistent growth.

Applications of Aluminium in

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Construction and Building

Aluminium extruded, rolled, and

cast products are commonly used
for window frames and other
glazed structures ranging from
shop fronts to large roof
superstructures for shopping
centres and stadiums; for roofing,
siding, and curtain walling, as
well as for cast door handles,
catches for windows, staircases,
heating and air-conditioning
systems. Most recently;
aluminium has played a
significant role in the renovation
of historic buildings. The
characteristics and properties of
aluminium as a material have
lead to revolutionary and
innovative changes in building
techniques and architectural and
engineering projects. Aluminium
is leading the way into the future
of the construction industry.

Strength-to-Weight Ratio

Aluminium’s high
strength-to-weight ratio is one of
its major advantages in the
construction industry. Aluminium
has a density of 2.7, which means
that it is a third the density of
steel. The strength of the metal
can be adjusted to suit the
application by proper alloying.

Rigidity and Stability in

Aluminium Frames

Aluminium components also offer

comparably high strength and
rigidity, making them particularly
suitable for applications such as
sash and frames of windows and
patio doors. The material’s rigidity
ensures that, while slim,
aluminium frames remain stable

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under normal loads. This is

particularly valued in high-rise
buildings, where stability is an
essential property of applications
such as facades, cladding and
windows.

Aluminium Facades and

Cladding

Increasingly, aluminium facades

are being used to clad
non-residential buildings. Such
facades can improve the
appearance of a building, increase
its durability and provide valuable
insulation properties, thereby
enhancing the energy efficiency of
the construction. The high
strength-to-weight ratio of the
aluminium is one of the properties
that makes it particularly suitable
for cladding applications. In
addition to reducing the cost of
transporting aluminium
equipment, the materials light
weight makes it easier to handle
on site. Rolled panels with a
specific weight of 2 to 3kg/m 3 can
be mounted by hand, obviating
the need for heavy equipment.
But in spite of its weight
advantages, aluminium offers
strength properties comparable
with those of alternative metal
facade panels. In addition, the
material’s light weight and high
strength results in a low load on
the supporting structure of
buildings. The dimensions of this
structure can therefore be
reduced. Such an advantage is
particularly important in the case
of curtain walls for high rise
buildings.

Source: The European Aluminium

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Association.

For more information on this source

please visit The European Aluminium
Association.

Date Added: Feb 18, 2003

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