Commonly used Building construction types

There are different types of construction which are used for constructing building, homes, sheds, and such. When it comes to designing a structure, the construction type is chosen based upon a number of things such as Purpose of the structure, Size of the structure, Load bearing constraints, Environmental factors, Cost of materials and Speed of construction.

Here are the most commonly used building construction types-

1. Pre-engineered Construction

Pre-engineeredbuildings (PEB) are those building in which excess steel is avoided by tapering the sections. They are mostly constructed in a quicker way as compared to any other construction type. The key advantage of Pre-engineered buildings is low installation time. All the parts are ready to be bolted and screwed together.

Fast construction, Engineered to handle all the loads, Easy to design and manufacture are some major advantages of pre-engineered buildings which make them different from others.

2.  Steel frame Construction

Steel frame construction is used primarily in large span steel structures. These specialised steel structures are built from steel column and steel trusses to support floors and roofs. Large span steelstructures and High rise buildings are commonly built using this method, as it’s easy to transport materials up using cranes and the components are quickly bolted or welded together.

Steel is flexible, due to which it helps in earthquake prone areas or in areas of high wind. Steel can flex quite a bit without taking on permanent deformation, making it a great material for constructing tall buildings, steel bridges etc.

3. Concrete Frame construction

Concrete frame construction uses reinforced concrete columns, concrete beams, and concrete slabs to built the support structure. This construction type is often used in high-rise buildings and elevated roadways.

In building construction most all components are casted on site, thus construction time is not fast due to the curing time of the components. Concrete frame construction does not hold well to earthquakes, although it does weather wind effect and weather well, over time.

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Features of Structural Steel Construction

Steel has been used for constructing large span steel structures all over the world. With the introduction of standard sections, large span steel structures are getting much more popular as a choice of construction for high-rise buildings and heavy structures. Strong, Versatility, economy and plentiful are some favorable properties of steel that makes it one of the most efficient materials for use in large span steel structures.

The availability of steel sections in a variety of dimensional ranges provides the designers with a wide variety of design options. These sections are manufactured in convenient shapes, sizes and thickness. They can be readily fabricated, combined and connected to form unlimited possibility of designs.

Features of Structural Steel Construction:-

·       Structural characteristics

1) Steel frame can easily have the layout changed to suit new design than concrete, especially requiring alteration after completion of the structures.

2) Steel has lower dead load (unless encased in concrete)

3) Steel has higher thermal expansion value

4) Steel sections in various convenient type and size thus economical in design and uses – refer to standard steel sections.                              

·       Construction aspects 

1) Quicker to erect and can be prepared offsite – in factory environment with good production and quality control.

2) Longer and highly coordinated planning – requires lesser time to make structural design, fabrication and delivery.

3) High requirement in the control of dimensional accuracy before and during construction (in fabrication and in erection).

4) Complex quality assurance procedures – especially in the control of welding connections.

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