Use of cold-formed steel technology to build back better in the Pacific Islands

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• Presented by
Madhangi T.K.
PG-Construction management
mtha419@aucklanduni.ac.nz
(University of Auckland)
 Why these pacific countries prone
to natural hazards
Figure:1

Reasons:
• Typhoon Belt
• Tectonic plates
• Ring of Fire

Source: Gringer , (2009). Pacific Ring of Fire.

Use Cold-formed Steel In Place Of Timber Construction

• Time efficiency
• Better strength
• Cost effective)

Source: Tianjin Longlong Metal Products Factory

 Research Question:
Use Of Coldform Steel Technology To Build Back The Pacific Island Countries

METHODOLOGY

Structural Producing
3D Laser Heatless Model
Design & shop
scanning Fabrication Erection
analysis drawings

By implementing Cold form Steel, we reduces the amount of scrap produced ,

by reusing the steel through melting and recasting it.
Balancing the sustainability too