The Incredible Strength of Structural Steel

Steel is the foundation upon which countless industries thrive. While it has many extraordinary features, strength is among the most significant. Scarboro Steel Works Inc. has supplied steel beams in Ontario for many decades. Drawing from our extensive experience, we discuss in this blog the incredible strength of structural steel and how it benefits different industries.
 

Sources of Structural Steel Strength

What separates structural steel from standard steel is its high iron and carbon content. It also contains other metals like silicon, sulphur, manganese, and phosphorus. These metals act as alloying agents and further bolster the strength.

Not to mention, they also significantly improve structural steel’s ductility and malleability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Below we will list other reasons influencing steel’s strength.

Microstructure: The presence of carbon significantly influences the steel’s microstructure and mechanical properties. Ferrite, pearlite, cementite, and martensite are some of the key phases in structural steel’s microstructure. As mentioned earlier, the presence of other metals also significantly influences the steel’s strength.

Heat Treatment: There is a wide range of heat treatment processes involved in structural steel manufacturing. Annealing, tempering, normalizing, and quenching are major heat treatment processes that give steel unmatched strength.

 

Applications of Structural Steel

Construction: Engineers and architects rely on steel beams to build highways, bridges, and skyscrapers. Its impressive load-bearing ability makes it perfect for all types of construction projects.

Energy: The energy industry relies on structural steel for many significant applications. From offshore oil rigs and transformers to wind turbines and transmission lines, everything is made of steel. The corrosion resistance makes steel perfect for different applications in the energy industry.

 

Conclusion

Scarboro Steel Works Inc. in Scarborough, Ontario, supplies the best structural steel beams in Toronto and the GTA. We also offer custom steel stair fabrication services. The impressive strength of our steel beams makes them highly sought after. Call 416.751.5033 to learn about all we can do for you.