Advantages of Steel as Structural Material

 Advantages of Steel As Structural Material 

1. Steel members have high strength per unit weight. A steel member of small section which has little weight can withstand heavy loads.

2. Being light, steel member can be conveniently handled.

3. The properties of steel mostly do not change with time, which makes steel most suitable material for a structure.

4. Properly maintained steel structure has long life.

5. Steel structure can be erected at a faster rate.

6. Steel being ductile material, does not fail suddenly.

7. Steel has higher scrap value among all building materials.

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Disadvantages :-

1. Steel structure needs fire proof treatment which increases cost.

2. When in exposed condition it can be subjected to corrosion. Painting from time to time is very necessary.