Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Uses Of Stainless Steel I Beam

By Winnie Ford


The construction industry requires the use of various materials for it to be a success. An example of such a material is the stainless steel i beam. This is used in the construction and erection of concrete structures. Heavy metals for example iron are used after mixing them with various compounds to enhance their strength. The letter i was coined on the props since they are straight and long in nature.

Props are manufactured in various lengths and sizes hence they are applied in different areas in construction. Their variation enables them hold and support great amounts of weight. It also helps in maintenance of the integrity of a given building. Different cross pipes are used in different areas.

The pipes are used in shipyard boat fabrication. This is the making of large boats, ferries and ships. It is because alloyed iron is much stronger than natural wood. Another advantage they have over wood is that it does not require sealing before finally being painted. Normally, they serve as the flooring of ship since it supports much weight. The cross pipes do resist much shrinkage.

Other types of buildings supported by the props include stadiums, skyscrapers and tall pillars because they enhance their strength. They also give great hold up for concrete as well as offering protection to all walls of any structure. In a bid to make them strong, they get alloyed and painted with several coats. Paints used in painting them have different distinctions so that there is a wide selection for the users. They have spans and give support so that makes them suitable for rectangular shaped structures.

In most residential buildings, there is normally large open spacing on the interior. Alloyed cross pipes allow such designs possible. Normally, they are conjoined with other wooden props reserved for walls and floors. They are laminated with lumber veneer hence making them lighter. They make the flooring part of a home since they have less squeaks.

Other constructions that require cross pipes include rail bridge and road constructions. Bridges that have single and multiple spans have been made with various lengths of iron props. They integrate with concrete so that there is maximum support.

In the industry of air crafts, iron props are mixed with aluminum to ensure that air crafts float rather than sinking on air. The pipes are manufactured such that they are hollow to ensure that air is allowed through them. The props are welded and affixed together with other fittings.

However, despite its importance, there are various demerits associated with stainless steel i beam. They undergo great amounts of deformation in terms of deflection. Anchoring of props at times is a problem if not done properly by experts. Any alignment misfortune causes loss of strength of the structure. It has to be done by bearings since most of them are heavy. Proper alignment of the props must be done especially if they are intended for bolting. This avoids the problem of stressing props.




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