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Learning Objectives:

Basic Advantages of steel

Green qualities of Steel
Introduce a fabrication method
Long span applications
Exposed structure

The New Age

Of Steel

Energy Efficient
Furnaces

Computerized
Automated
Fabrication

Improved
Custom
Machines

Modern Mill
Raw Materials Operations

Shredder

Auto Scrap Piles

Electric arc furnace

Uses less than the energy
Required for the Old Process
uses

95-100% old steel (Recycled)

To make new steel

Produces ALL Rolled shapes used in

Construction

Steel saves energy

More Recycling
Improved Efficiencies
Higher strength materials

Each year the Steel industry saves

Enough energy to power

18 million homes

Innovation
In
design
look at the efficiencies
possible by

Castellating
steel beams

History of

Castellated Beams
Castellation is a
Fabrication method
Used to expand
A standard shape

History of

Castellated Beams
Castellated beams were originally
developed To improve efficiency
during steel shortages
in the US and Europe.

Castellation Process
(Hexagonal Holes)

Castellation Process
(Hexagonal Holes)

Smooth Cut

Cellular Process
(Round Holes)

Cellular Process
(Round Holes)

Cellular Fabrication

Castellation
results in:
A beam that is
50% Deeper and 50% Stronger
Than the original member

without weight gain.

That can translate

To total structure
Weight savings of

20% to 50%
Over traditional
construction

Environmental
implications
Less energy to produce less steel

Environmental
implications
Less energy to produce less steel
Lower transportation costs

Environmental
implications
Less energy to produce less steel
Lower transportation costs
Less foundation impact

Environmental
implications
Less energy to produce less steel
Lower transportation costs
Less foundation impact
Improved Vibration Control

Environmental
implications
Less energy to produce less steel
Lower transportation costs
Less foundation impact
Improved Vibration Control
Opportunity for environmentally
friendly design innovations

Cambering
Cambered
during
production at

NO COST

Creating Curves

Radius Limitations
Apply

Curves can be formed simply as part of the

manufacturing process.

Creating Tapers

By cutting the web along a diagonal

a tapered section can be formed.

What does this do

for
Your project?
Lets Consider:
Parking structures
Office buildings
Special construction
Exposed structural steel

60 to 70 Clear-Span

Residential

Steel Advantages

Save 20% of the weight of wide flange

And 50% of the weight of concrete
Gain openness and light for security
Save 25% to 35% of initial cost
Lower long term maintenance costs

Office
and
Hospital

Project
Profile

Kruse Woods III

Portland, OR

Wide Flange Framing

Plan

Mechanical Services
Typical construction requires Duct
Space UNDER Beams

Castellated Beam Framing

Plan

Mechanical Services

Going through the structure can

Reduce overall building height

Project
Profile
International
Place
Memphis, TN
Had to meet new codes
and still maintain floor to
floor as designed 14
years earlier when
exterior granite was
purchased.

Multi-Level
Retail

Multi-Level Retail
Maintain low building volume

Summation

Long Span Design

Lighter Weight Building materials reduce on-site
crane requirements.
Longer spans will Minimize Columns
Reducing Number of Pieces Reduces Fabrication
Costs.
Speed of Construction Reduces Time Dependent
Costs.
Reduce Foundation Requirements

Architecturally
Exposed Structural
Steel

SEAC/RMSCA AESS
Guidelines

Design Considerations
Proper Detailing is Critical to Final Appearance.
Identify Special Coating and Handling
Requirements
Clearly State Acceptance Criteria.
Start with Realistic Expectations.
Keep in mind Scale depending on height.
Allow adequate budget for Extra Costs Associated.

Health Club

UL Rated Assemblies
Roof Assembly:
Membrane Ceiling (P225)
1 Hrs.
Floor Assembly:
Cementitious Spray-on
(N784)
Fiber Spray-on (N831)
Up to 3 Hrs.

Intumescent Paint

UL Testing in Progress

RECAP
STEEL should be First Choice for a
SUSTAINABLE Structure
STEEL is the Worlds most Recycled Material
And has been that way for
Over 150 Years
CASTELLATION Improves the Efficient
Uses of STEEL

Castellation
Summary
Economical for Spans of 45 feet and
Greater
Reduce Structure Weight
Save Material Costs plus Erection Costs
Utilize Openings for MEP
Exposed Structure

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