16 Questions
What is the most common element combined with iron to make steel?
Carbon
What are the three categories of carbon content in structural steel?
Low Carbon Steel, Mild Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel
How does an increase in carbon content affect the properties of steel?
Increase in strength, decrease in ductility
What are the two procedures by which steel shapes can be formed?
Hot-rolled, Cold-formed
What is the temperature condition for hot-rolled steel shapes formation?
Above recrystallization temperature
What happens to the crystal lattice structure of the metal during the hot-rolled process?
It becomes reoriented
What is the temperature range for hot rolling steel?
Over 1700°F or 950°C
What is the purpose of using cold-formed steel (CFS) in construction?
To create usable products by deforming thin steel sheets
What is the typical thickness range for cold-formed steel (CFS) construction?
0.4 mm to 7 mm
What is the minimum yield strength recommended for cold-formed steel (CFS) construction?
At least 280 MPa
What is the primary use of reinforcement steel in construction?
To produce reinforced concrete
What are some examples of structural steel sections?
Angle sections, I-sections, T-sections, Flat sections, Steel plates, Channel sections, Corrugated sheets, Hallow Sections
What are HSS-Shape sections also known as?
SHS (Structural Hollow Section)
What are the primary uses of T-sections in construction?
Steel roof trusses and form built-up sections
What is the primary use of I-sections in construction?
Columns, beams, purlins in trusses, and grillage foundations
What are circular hollow steel tubes used for?
Efficient structural sections for formwork and trusses
Study Notes
Steel Production
- Carbon is the most common element combined with iron to make steel.
Categories of Carbon Content
- Structural steel is categorized into three types based on carbon content: low-carbon steel (0.05-0.3% carbon), medium-carbon steel (0.3-0.6% carbon), and high-carbon steel (0.6-1.0% carbon).
Effects of Carbon Content
- An increase in carbon content in steel increases its strength and hardness but decreases its ductility.
Steel Shape Formation
- Steel shapes can be formed through two procedures: hot-rolling and cold-forming.
Hot-Rolled Steel Shapes
- Hot-rolled steel shapes are formed at high temperatures above 1000°C.
- During the hot-rolling process, the crystal lattice structure of the metal is reformed.
- Hot rolling occurs between 1000°C to 500°C temperature range.
Cold-Formed Steel (CFS)
- Cold-formed steel is used in construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of fabrication, and cost-effectiveness.
- Typical thickness range for CFS construction is 0.3 mm to 25 mm.
- Minimum yield strength recommended for CFS construction is 230-400 MPa.
Reinforcement Steel
- The primary use of reinforcement steel in construction is to add tensile strength to concrete structures.
Structural Steel Sections
- Examples of structural steel sections include HSS-Shape sections (also known as hollow structural sections), T-sections, and I-sections.
- T-sections are primarily used in construction for roof and floor purlins, ceiling grids, and wall studs.
- I-sections are primarily used in construction for beams and columns.
- Circular hollow steel tubes are used for columns, roof supports, and other structural applications.
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