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STEEL
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STEEL as a construction material
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Steel can be cut, drilled, welded, bent, trimmed, roll-formed, stamped and die-formed ...
Steel is very versatile
STEEL as a construction material
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Steel offers the possibilityto create buildings
with very wide clear spans
STEEL as a construction material
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Steel accepts almost all loads and stresses ...
Steel is light
Compared to other construction materials, steel has low transportation volume
Protected correctly, steel has a very long life
STEEL as a construction material
Steel is strong
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Many architectsprefer steel
It can be easily combinedwith othermaterials
suchas
glass, bricks, concrete
Steel is adaptable
STEEL as a construction material
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Easy to extend buildings
Easy to modify facades
STEEL as a construction material
Steel is flexible
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Worldwide, steel has the biggest market share as the material for structures for industrial buildings
Probably also as the material for roofs and walls
STEEL as a construction material
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San Sebastian, Manila (Philippines)
STEEL as a construction material
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Steel is strong, steel is tough
Vibration (cranes)
Earthquake zones: Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Turkey
Subsidence
STEEL as a construction material
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There is almost no waste
In the end, it can all be recycled
Steel is environmently friendly
STEEL as a construction material
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“Systems” are oftenassociated
with “Norms”:inflexible,
fixed dimensions,not adaptable,
etc.
Building systems are flexible
STEEL in the building system
However, the contrary is true
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Single-source responsibilty - all parts fit together
Systematic approach to solutions
35 years of knowledge and experience
Dimensional freedom thanks to sophisticated CAD programs
STEEL in the building system
ASTRON Building Systems
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In a system, allparts are interdependent
Every part plays its own role
But every part also works together with the other parts
STEEL in the building system
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not traditional steel builders
ASTRON Builder/Dealers are
STEEL in the building system
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ASTRON Builder/Dealerscan provide complete buildings
up to a turn-key serviceto the customer
STEEL in the building system
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ASTRON Builder/Dealers work with the customerto plan and sell the building
they solve the details ...
STEEL in the building system
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Shipyard in China: height 28 m
STEEL in the building system
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The componentsare the result of 35 years
of development and refinement by ASTRON
There are proven standarddetails to put them together
The system is optimized, functional
It’s long lasting, solid,proven in over 25 000 references
STEEL in the building system
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Customised solutions
Work done in the factory
Numbered parts
Erection - simple - fast - safe
STEEL in the building system
Flexible construction method: 1001 possibilities but based on proven details
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The principles exist (offers clients security)
Principles will be adapted to each project
ASTRON uses proven solutions
After 35 years there are almost no new situations
Building system means:
STEEL in the building system
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STEEL in the building system
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Primary and secondary structures 3 wall and 4 roof systems Thermal insulation Noise protection Inside sheeting Functional and architectural accessories All flashings All fasteners and sealants Crane beams and rails Mezzanines
ASTRON Building Systems are complete
STEEL in the building system
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ASTRON
SECURITYguarantee