FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS

AY 2019 – 2020 FIRST SEMESTER

RESEARCH

Steel And Glass

SUBMITTED BY:

LIGAYA, RAYNIER l.
OGNITA, MARCUS KALEL D.

BGTECH 541
SUBMITTED TO:
Steel

I. Introduction.

Steel is one of the most used material in construction. It is also the first
choice of the architects, engineers, designers, etc. as a building material. It
is because of its benefits to a construction. It is a strong material that is
good because of its tensile strength.

II. Properties.

1. Tensile strength
2. Ductility
3. Malleability
4. Durability
5. Rust resistance
6. Conductivity
7. Luster

Tensile Strength.

The tensile strength of steel is relatively high compare to other metals, making it
resistant to breakage and deformity. It is the reason why steel is commonly used as
reinforcement for concrete.

Ductility

Ductility is the ability of a material to change shapes, forms if force is applied. It is the
most useful property of a steel, because of its ductility property, steel can change
into any forms without taking any damage or fracture to the material.

Malleability

Malleability is somehow similar to ductility. The difference is that, ductility is the

ability of a material to change shapes with the use of force. While malleability is the
ability of steel to change shape with the use of compression. Steel can be shaped
into sheets and other flat forms.

Durability

The durability of the steel is high making it resistant to stain. It is also long-lasting
and greatly resistant to wear and tear.
Rust Resistance

Adding other materials to steel can make it rust resistant. Example is the stainless
steel. Stainless steel contains nickel, molybdenum and chromium which improve its
ability to resist rust.

III. Types of Steel

1. Mild Steel
2. Medium Carbon Steel
3. High Carbon Steel

Mild Steel

It is also known as low carbon or soft steel. Mild steel have malleability, ductility
properties and it is more elastic than other wrought iron. This steel is more elastic
than cast iron and it can be forged and welded. It is made in similar to other carbon
steel. One method of making a mild steel is by combining melted iron and coal
together in a blast furnace.

Uses of Mild Steel

 Structural Steel
 Nails
 Signs
 Cars
 Furniture and decorations
 Wire and Fencing

Medium Carbon Steel

The carbon content of medium carbon steel varies from 0.30-0.60%. This makes the
steel stronger than the mild steel. This kind of steel is hard that it can be difficult for it
to cut. It can’t be bent so easily.

Uses of Medium Carbon Steel

 Structural steel
 Railways
 Shafts and Gearing
High Carbon Steel

The carbon content of this kind of steel varies from 0.55-1.50%. It is also known as
the Hard Steel. It is stronger, tougher and more elastic than the Mild steel. It can be
welded, forged and cut with high difficulty. It has the ultimate compressive and
tensile strength of 2000N/mm2.

Uses of High-Carbon Steel

 Reinforcement for concrete

 Prestressed Concrete Construction

Benefits of Steel

 Foundation cost can be less by using steel framing due to its lightness.
 It can shorten the construction time
 Changes in construction can cost less.
 It can be prefabricated that makes the labor cost lower than the usual.
 Its quality is reliable and predictable.
 Steel beam web penetrations can easily accommodate mechanical ducts for
heating, ventilating and air conditioning, thus reducing the total building
height, all of which means less cost.

Steel in Construction

Flat Bar Angle Bar

Steel Reinforcements I-Beam

C-Purlins
Price of Steel

( In Asia Incinerator Manufacturer)

10 mm – (6m) P110 - 125 (9m) 140 – 155

12 mm – (6m) P150 – 175 (9m) 200 – 230

(In Carousell)

Stainless Steel Round Tubes

P1,380

Application for Steel

 Project Samples

Okada, Manila

National Museum of Natural History

References:

https://www.wasatchsteel.com/basics-common-uses-mild-steel/

https://www.hunker.com/12547124/the-uses-for-medium-carbon-steel

https://www.pnsfa.org/benefits-of-steel

Duggal, S. K. (2008). Building Materials (3rd Revised Edition ed.). Retrieved August 23, 2019.