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Selection and Application of Structural Steel Materials for Aircraft Maintenance Hangars​

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 Aircraft maintenance hangars , as the core facilities for aircraft inspection and repair operations, must endure long-term exposure to large-span loads, extreme weather conditions, and complex operational environments. Consequently, stringent requirements are imposed on the strength, weather resistance, and stability of the structural steel materials employed. The judicious selection of suitable steel structural materials not only ensures the hangar's safe operation but also reduces construction and maintenance costs. Based on the functional requirements of different structural components within the hangar, commonly used steel structural materials can be categorised into three main types, each playing a critical role in hangar construction. I. Primary Load-Bearing Structure: The Core Material Supporting the Hangar's ‘Skeleton’ The primary load-bearing structure forms the hangar's ‘skeleton’, bearing the hangar's own weight, aircraft parking loads, and external forces s...
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Why is steel construction the preferred choice for large-span spatial structures?

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When gazing upon grand stadiums, airport terminals, or exhibition centers, we are often awestruck by their vast spaces. Behind such large-span structures lies a nearly universal choice—steel construction. This is no coincidence, but stems from steel's unparalleled engineering advantages.

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High Strength, Lightweight: Pushing Boundaries Beyond Limits

The core advantage of steel lies in its perfect blend of exceptional strength and lightweight properties. Compared to concrete, steel boasts an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio. This means that for buildings requiring vast column-free spaces, steel structures can achieve greater spans with smaller member cross-sections, significantly reducing the building's self-weight. Consequently, foundation requirements are lowered, enabling the ultimate liberation of space in a cost-effective manner.

Exceptional Performance, Conquering Complex Challenges

Steel's outstanding toughness and ductility enable it to better withstand dynamic forces like wind loads and seismic activity. Through modern welding and bolted connection techniques, steel structures form highly stable spatial load-bearing systems (such as space frames and trusses), efficiently transferring forces to supports. Additionally, the factory prefabrication and on-site assembly approach for steel structures drastically shortens construction timelines, enhancing project efficiency and precision.

Unparalleled Forming Freedom, Shaping Architectural Artistry

Another compelling aspect of steel lies in its unmatched design flexibility. It can sculpt fluid curves as effortlessly as it constructs sharp, angular lines, perfectly aligning with modern architecture's pursuit of aesthetic innovation. This allows architects to translate their boldest visions into awe-inspiring spatial experiences.

 

It is precisely through its comprehensive advantages in structural performance, construction efficiency, and artistic expression that steel structures have become the “steel backbone” supporting the vast canopies of large-span buildings, continuously redefining the spatial boundaries of human activity.

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