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structural steel [′strək·chə·rəl ¦stēl] (metallurgy) Steel used in engineering structures, usually manufactured by either open-hearth or the electricfurnace process. Structural steel Steel used in engineering structures, usually manufactured by either the open-hearth or the electric-furnace process. The exception is carbon-steel plates and shapes whose thickness is 7/16 in. (11 mm) or less and which are used in structures subject to static loads only. These products may be made from acid-Bessemer steel. The physical properties and chemical composition are governed by standard specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Structural steel can be fabricated into numerous shapes for various construction purposes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The EDS Web site further notes, "Specialized demolition shears are used for the cutting and processing of heavy steel sections, avoiding the need for traditional hot cutting methods and the associated inherent risks this process carries. In total, approximately 2,149 metric tons (2,362 short tons) of Arcelor jumbo steel sections will arrive in Savannah for the project. Bending tests were carried out on welded specimens by hammering on the extremities of the ductile iron and steel sections in order to locate the maximum stress in the weld region. |
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