Advantages of Steel:
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Steel member have
high Strength per unit length.
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Steel is a ductile
material and hence does not fail suddenly.
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Steel members are
light in weight & hence easy to handle & transport.
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Steel structure has
long life.
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The properties of
steel mostly not change with time.
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Steel has high
scrap value among all building materials.
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Structural Steel
are Tough i.e. They have both Strength & Durability.
Ø
Steel is Ultimate reusable
material.
Disadvantages of Steel:
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Steel structures
are subjected to corrosion hence required frequent painting.
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Steel Structures
required Fire proof treatment which increases the cost.
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Steel is costly material.
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It required skilled
labours for erection.
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Steel Structures
does not give pleasing appearance as compared to concrete structures.
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Strict supervision
is required to take care strength of joint.
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The Strength
decrease with increase in Temperature.
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The maintenance
cost of steel is also high.
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Electricity may be
required during erection.