Abstract
![CDATA[Special steels namely high strength steel (HSS) and stainless steel (SS) generally exhibit improved strength, hardness and corrosion resistance. When formed into structural elements and juxtaposed with concrete, significant benefits arise in terms of stiffness, strength and potential energy absorption. This chapter examines these benefits and will primarily focus on those which can be exploited with these configurations in columns of major landmark structures. The chapter will firstly focus on the applications of special steels, including past, present and future projects. An overview of the behaviour of these elements and a summary of research which has been conducted over the last decade will then be given. The chapter will then surmise the subtle differences that need to be applied to design approaches in order to ensure both efficient and safe design of these structural elements. In particular the paper will highlight the nuances which are needed to be addresssed when designing with HPS and SS in steel and steel-concrete structures using existing international design codes. Finally, the paper will provide a view of future research which is required in order to fully exploit the special properties of these steels.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Emerging Structural Materials and Systems: Proceedings of the First International Forum on Advances in Structural Engineering 2006 |
Publisher | China Architecture & Building Press |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Print) | 9787112086900 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | International Forum on Advances in Structural Engineering - Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Forum on Advances in Structural Engineering |
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Period | 1/01/06 → … |
Keywords
- steel, structural
- concrete
- composite construction
- steel, high strength
- stainless steel
- tall buildings