There are many ways to classify building steel structures. According to the structure type, they are portal frame, steel frame, truss, grid, lattice shell, tower, cable-membrane structure, steel-concrete structure, etc. However, in actual projects, they are often classified according to the project’s classification of uses.
Application scope of building steel structure
1. Industrial buildings:
These are used for industrial production workshops (heavy or light steel workshops) and warehouses to store raw materials and finished products. The building steel structure has the advantages of high strength, large span, and high space utilization. It can accommodate various production equipment and meet the process flow.
2. Commercial buildings:
These include office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and other commercial buildings mainly using architectural steel structures. Steel structures can be designed in different forms and with multiple functions to meet the needs of commercial buildings for flexibility and personalization. Prefabricated in the factory and installed on-site, compared with traditional concrete structures, steel structure commercial buildings can be completed faster and put into commercial operation as planned, increasing commercial value.
3. Residential buildings:
Steel structures are often used in high-rise residences, apartments, villas, and other buildings. They are solid and lightweight, which can reduce structural weight, foundation pressure, and costs.
Residential buildings have high safety requirements, and steel structures have good seismic resistance and can ensure the safety of buildings and residents. Moreover, the building’s steel structure can be recycled to realize the recycling of materials, which meets the requirements of sustainable development of green buildings.
4. Agricultural buildings:
Steel structures are used in buildings for agricultural production, such as greenhouses, chicken coops for farms, pig houses, cattle houses, various storage buildings, and buildings for processing agricultural and livestock products.
Architectural steel structures are widely used and can meet the needs of different types of buildings and structures according to the needs of farmers, ensuring safe and orderly agricultural production.
5. Public buildings:
Including libraries, museums, gymnasiums, stations, airports, schools, and other public buildings. Heavy-duty steel structures are necessary for high structural strength and long service life.
Public buildings mostly use steel frame structures and space structures. Steel frame structures are mainly used in multi-high-rise buildings, such as schools, libraries, and museums. Stations, stadiums, and airports adopt spatial structures to meet the needs of ultra-large spans and ultra-high buildings.
