How Metal Buildings Emerged

Metal Buildings

Metal buildings emerged in the 18th century. The main reason builders incorporated metal into concrete was that concrete alone, could not hold on the structure for long duration. Engineers integrated metal into concrete structures for durability and strength. Wrought iron and cast iron were heavily used to make these buildings. Although, common people and engineers developed a passion for metal buildings, structures composed of iron did not gain popularity. Iron made buildings lost its fame due to its poor mechanical properties.

Iron was fragile. Engineers and architects continuously researched on metal buildings and their possible construction materials. Ultimately, they found it. It was steel. Mass production of cheap commercial steel became possible after Bessemer's process.

Steel buildings emerged in the 20th century, shortly after the World War II. Folks believe government used these structures at those times to accommodate troops returning from war. Today, steel buildings are present in every nook and corner of the world. They are becoming popular. Their use has now spread to military installations, sports complexes, agricultural buildings, garages, workshops and much more.

Today, commercial steel is specially prepared for high performance in harsh conditions. This material is galvanized to for durability, strength and higher resistance against rust and corrosion. Metal buildings can easily withstand any kind of harsh, sever and unfriendly weather conditions easily. Despite of their superior standard and quality, they are cheaper and affordable. That is the reason why metal buildings are applicable to a wide area of functions. They are much famous among farmers and SME owners as these structures are easy to maintain and thus, are more economical.

The Need and Emergence of Fine Metal Structure

Today, we will talk about metal structures. Not the one entirely made up of metal, but one that has metal incorporated into it. This statement might be confusing to some people. Because not every-one knows the difference between metal structures completely made up of steel and metal frame buildings. The one we are discussing are metal frame buildings, which are also known as metal structures, although they have alternative integrated material in their exterior.

So, before metal, structures were simple. Fine metalstructures were a dream before usage of this material in construction. They become a reality when commercially metal was available for construction. The history of fine metal structures also evolved gradually. Initially, iron was used for these buildings and structures; however, there were issues in iron structures so this material was replaced with steel. 

Steel structures proved to be real fine metal structures. They were strong and sturdy. They are still considered to be durable and reliable. Today, steel is integrated into every structure, whether it is a tall skyscraper, a stadium, a freeway or a highway, a huge shopping mall, or any other complex. These complexes are tested and thus, regarded as the stronger and finest of structures in the world. 

It is a time tested fact that before metal, complex structures were not this much reliable. The Tacoma Narrow incident and the Millennium bridge across River Thames (built in 2000) incident compelled engineers and architects to build much reliable, durable, robust, stable and fine metal structures that are safe and could be relied upon for a greater time period. 

Today, steel is used to build such structures. This material is also used to build fine metal structures that are, actually, entirely made up of steel. They are also known as steel structures. Steel structures are stronger and sturdy. They have their internal body and exterior sheet all made up of steel. A high grade fully galvanized steel is used to construct these structures, so they are shiny and sturdy for a long duration.