No height limitation
Accepted code practices have no restriction on building height when using structural steel framing, no matter the building type.
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In the Timber Tower Research Project, international design firm Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM) states in the Final Report released in 2013 that "Timber is not the ideal material for resisting large loads at critically stressed members such as link beams. These members are best designed in either reinforced concrete or structural steel. These critically stressed members are a major hurdle for 'all-timber' schemes for buildings taller than approximately 15 stories."
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Accelerated schedule
Fabricated off-site, structural steel has the advantage of being ready to erect with no additional sawing or trimming once it reaches the project site. Structural steel can also be erected in nearly all weather conditions and is not subject expansion or contraction issues that require assembly within a specific temperature range. Structural steel accelerates construction.
Flexibility in space planning
Structural steel allows for long spans and open, column-free spaces. Steel columns are available in several shapes and sizes, can be spaced farther apart and have a slender footprint. Increased usable floor space is a major advantage with structural steel framing, allowing for greater design flexibility and efficient material usage.
Reduced waste and pollution
Structural steel produced in the U.S. contains an average of 93% recycled content or greater, and 100% of a structural steel frame can be recycled into new steel products, including scrap from the fabrication process. During the wood fabrication process, approximately 40% of each tree harvested is left behind, and 56% of what makes it to the lumber mill is lost during production-made into chips, sawdust, burned or sent to the landfill. With steel, no waste-either in the fabrication shop or at the construction site-is produced. If wood becomes damaged or warped between the mill and the job site, it must be discarded and new wood framing elements created.
Long-lasting and durable
Stiffness, strength in both compression and tension and the ability to bend without cracking or breaking are inherent advantages of structural steel. Structural steel framing is not subject to expansion and contraction, insect or vermin infestation, moisture-related mold, rot or decay or gradual creep under load. A durable and non-combustible material, structural steel provides value and a significant return on investment to buildings.
Quality, predictability, and value
Off-site fabrication of structural steel allows for controlled conditions, ensuring a higher quality product configured to precise tolerances. While all buildings experience some type of movement, a structural steel framing system behaves in a predictable manner to provide comfort to building occupants. Steel's resale value is consistent over its lifetime, leading to lower insurance rates and superior durability in all environments for the buildings that use it.
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