Various kinds of steel structures are commonly used in building. Each kind of steel structure has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The three types are called Quonset Hut Steel, Steel I-Beam and Hybrid Steel/Wood combination buildings. By having a good understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each structure, builders are able to save a lot of money and unnecessary hassles.
Quonset Hut
Steel building structures known as Quonset Huts are shaped like an arch or a "curve" and are defined as self-supporting structures. Assembling a Quonset building is done by laying each individual piece of the arch onto the ground, bolting them together and then assembling them onto the foundation. Quonset Hut buildings are available in two different styles, which are the older full arch structure and the updated, modified counterpart which is designed to take up less space. Quonset buildings are popular for storing feed and grain, as well as other smaller structures. Not only are these types of buildings the least expensive to construct, but also the easiest of the three to build. It should be noted though that insulating them can be somewhat expensive.
I-Beam
I-Beam steel structures are the most common type of steel buildings. A steel truss, consisting of two sidewall sections and two roof sections, supports the building. As soon as it is assembled on the ground, each solid steel beam truss is raised and then bolted into the foundation of concrete. I-Beam steel structures are great for wide, large buildings such as airplane hangars. Although they are common and sturdy structures, they are usually limited to a boxy rectangular or square shape.
Hybrid Steel/Wood
These buildings use a steel truss composed of two sidewall sections and two roof sections. These trusses are placed every 10 to 16 feet apart. Each section is bolted at the peak and at the eve. The trusses are then assembled on the ground where after it is hoisted onto anchor bolts in the concrete foundation. Although more expensive than the Quonset and I-Beam structures, these buildings are a great option if interior finishing is desired. Hybrid steel/wood structures are used to build commercial buildings such as churches, schools, and offices.
Quonset Hut
Steel building structures known as Quonset Huts are shaped like an arch or a "curve" and are defined as self-supporting structures. Assembling a Quonset building is done by laying each individual piece of the arch onto the ground, bolting them together and then assembling them onto the foundation. Quonset Hut buildings are available in two different styles, which are the older full arch structure and the updated, modified counterpart which is designed to take up less space. Quonset buildings are popular for storing feed and grain, as well as other smaller structures. Not only are these types of buildings the least expensive to construct, but also the easiest of the three to build. It should be noted though that insulating them can be somewhat expensive.
I-Beam
I-Beam steel structures are the most common type of steel buildings. A steel truss, consisting of two sidewall sections and two roof sections, supports the building. As soon as it is assembled on the ground, each solid steel beam truss is raised and then bolted into the foundation of concrete. I-Beam steel structures are great for wide, large buildings such as airplane hangars. Although they are common and sturdy structures, they are usually limited to a boxy rectangular or square shape.
Hybrid Steel/Wood
These buildings use a steel truss composed of two sidewall sections and two roof sections. These trusses are placed every 10 to 16 feet apart. Each section is bolted at the peak and at the eve. The trusses are then assembled on the ground where after it is hoisted onto anchor bolts in the concrete foundation. Although more expensive than the Quonset and I-Beam structures, these buildings are a great option if interior finishing is desired. Hybrid steel/wood structures are used to build commercial buildings such as churches, schools, and offices.
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