Light Steel Structure System
How is the light steel structure system produced? What is the carrier system principle?
The light steel structure system is a type of structure in which structure elements are of a carrier nature (wall, furnishing) and they are produced with the cold shaping method from galvanized steel. Structure elements produced in the factory on a CNC counter with modern machines under control and auditing are assembled by being brought to the construction site in a protected manner.
What is its sensitivity advantage compared to other structure systems?
It has a sensitivity advantage compared to traditional structure systems. That is, as it is a pre-manufactured system itself, it is possible that the orders of doors, windows and other equipment of the projects can be supplied during its manufacturing.
What are the aspects of this building system that are of the highest priority?
These are among the homogeneous, isotropic, durable building systems that have the least human initiative. It ensures production without errors or damage.
Under what conditions is the construction made with the light steel structure system?
It allows a sustainable construction management under all weather conditions 365 days of the year and it provides short term and dry manufacturing on site and in the factory.
Is it protected against steel corrosion?
System elements provide lifelong protection against galvanizing methods.
Are there any advantages in the indoor area that are different from other building systems?
It offers a wide selection of materials in design, flexibility and aesthetic. It also offers net location usage opportunities without columns or beams for the users indoors. At the same time, since wall thickness is certainly based on traditional systems, it has certain saving aspects such as outside covering and area gain by 7 or 10 % indoors.
Is it earthquake – resistant?
It is lighter than the other building systems. This brings the advantage of high earthquake-resistivity performance (The earthquake resistivity performance of Akkon Light Steel Building Systems to earthquakes above 7.0 and 7.5 based on Richter Scale is certified with an official report from the Turkish Republic Ministry of Public Works General Directorate of Natural Disasters).
What kind of an advantage does it provide in multi-key projects compared to traditional building systems?
It shortens the building duration with quick and easy assembly period. Thus, it allows the indirect expenditures occurring on site to decrease. It provides the advantage of fewer workers and work completion in a short time.
Is the light steel structure system prefabricated?
They are not prefabricated but permanent structures with a long life and high comfort standards. When completed, the indoor and outdoor appearance of the structure is no different than that of a traditional one. While the system is realized by experienced engineers and architects, productions are made on site and in the factory by trained workers. It is suitable to all national and international specifications in design and manufacturing.
Is there a need for a thread on walls for plumbing? Does that create any costs due to repair and maintenance?
The electrical and mechanical plumbing in light steel structure systems is considered during the design phase. Before manufacturing, the placement of holes on wall pillars and furnishing beams where installation is carried out is determined and opened during manufacturing. So, there is no need for repair or breaking tasks, as needed in traditional systems, which protects the contractor during building and the end user during utilization.
Does a light steel building burn fast?
Thanks to the general aspects of wall covering materials with plaster and cement essence, all fire resistivity conditions in specifications can be met.
Do the users of light steel buildings pay less heating bills?
Yes. Heat isolation is designed based on each region’s climate conditions and applied with suitable material choice. Therefore, higher heat isolation is provided.
Is there an acoustic problem in light steel buildings?
The required sound isolation is provided through a special choice of materials (soundboard etc.).
Can steel be recycled? Does Akkon Steel use recycled steel?
It is reported by the American Iron Steel Union and certified by the International Environment Management Systems that steel is a recycled material at a level of 90 % and above. Since there are so few manufacturers in our country who make steel roll production, our domestic suppliers purchase their raw materials from abroad. Although the galvanized iron sheet profiles are not manufactured from recycled steel, we recycle our steel waste.
Is there damp indoor air in light steel structures as there is in the buildings made using traditional structure systems?
According to the American Lung Foundation, these are the structure systems whereby areas with healthy indoor air quality are obtained thanks to materials used.
How many meters of span can you pass at most?
Special static calculations are made for each project and the maximum spans and floor heights are determined based on the consequent data obtained.
Are the light steel structure construction materials special?
As the construction materials used with the light steel building system are also the materials commonly used in traditional building systems (plasterboard, cement essence plate, jacketing etc.) there is no problem in supplying them under national and international conditions.
Which countries prefer a light steel system?
Interest in the system is gradually increasing. It has been widely used in the US for 50 years, is being demanded more and more in European Union countries, Gulf countries, and particularly, in the recently established United Arab Emirates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and was introduced in Turkey after the 1999 earthquakes thanks to Akşan Structure. It is important in our country in terms of earthquakes and how this affects mortgage opportunity issues.
Are the walls of light steel buildings too thin?
They are thinner compared to a concrete building. However, the same carrier and isolation opportunities can be ensured with thin wall sections thanks to this system. Yet, all required isolation values are obtained thanks to the necessary covering and filling materials. It should not be forgotten that light steel structure is a system that is permanent and provides all comfort conditions.
What kind of buildings can be made as light steel?
Steel structures can be applied on structures with any purposes, except for tall buildings. There are several examples of structures built with light steel and which are being used now with several different purposes as residence, school, hospital, warehouse, dormitory and hotel. The elements of light steel structure need to be used with a current carrier design only in tall buildings.
How long can a light steel structure last?
It easily provides the minimum economical lifetime that a structure needs to provide and can be used for a much longer time. It was found in some aging tests done for the steel used that there is an endurance period of 180 years. Moreover, since all sections are closed, the lifetime is longer.
Is the cost of light steel building high?
Light steel is not a prefabricated (temporary) structure system. It is a system in which all architectural applications needed in a quality living area can be realized. Building costs vary depending on demanded comfort and living conditions. However, as it is a permanent and proper structure system, it should not be expected to be inexpensive.