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Lightness of steel vs aluminium
Which is a lighter material in construction, steel or aluminium?
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"the light material is aluminum."
Answered on 18th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"In my opinion,aluminium is lighter than steel,it is often used as a lintel above the window door"
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"Aluminium is the lighter material to use in construction work"
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
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"I would say that aluminium in construction is lighter than steel but structurally not as strong"
Answered on 19th Oct 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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"Steel is heavier and doesn't bend in heat, steel is stronger and holds more weight, this is why we use steel beams for structural use. Google for more info.
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Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"Aluminium is far lighter than iron or a
Or steel...that is why they use it for ladders so they can be carried and it doesn't rust when w
Left outdoors"
Or steel...that is why they use it for ladders so they can be carried and it doesn't rust when w
Left outdoors"
Answered on 21st Oct 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 -
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"Aluminium is a lighter than steel but depending on what your job is regarding structure support"
Answered on 17th Oct 2022 - Member since Feb 2018 -
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"Aluminium is lighter than steel. But is not as strong in load bearing use"
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"Base on fabrication Aluminium is Mainly for finishing Fashion Larvish look, Sir in Constructions, think first about the weight,..?...Gravity....?...So on the long run you don't want the house to Collapse due to weather or wind Storm. Or kill the Resident...that a Serious jail Terms...."
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 -
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