High Strength Steel Reinforcement - a New Beginning in Smart Construction

by Saravanan Natarajan

Publisher - NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore

Category - Engineering & IT

Steel Reinforcement is one of the key building resources which have evolved since its inception in Reinforced Concrete from mild steel to 460MPa steel, which is commonly used. However the demand for higher Construction Productivity and Green Buildings has set a new stage for optimal use of resources and this warrant for High strength materials which has to be both Productive and Green. With the adoption of Eurocodes in Singapore, High Strength Steel Reinforcement Grade 600 is one such material which can reduce the steel usage by up to 25% while the strength and ductility of the structures remains unaffected. Reduction in steel usage not only translates into proportional reduction in the carbon footprint of the building it also translates into reduced member sizes which leads to reduced dead loads, lighter foundations, reduced formwork, more usable space and reduced manpower. This eventually brings in higher Construction Productivity with Cost Effectiveness.

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