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With the rapid development of modern industry, steel structure factory buildings have gained widespread application in various industrial constructions due to their advantages of fast construction speed, high strength, and recyclability.However, in actual use, steel structure industrial buildings also face various challenges and issues. This article will delve into five common problems with steel structure …

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“This is an impossible task.” In 2018, when international engineers first saw the design plans for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, they made this bold declaration. Yet four years later, this cross-sea passage—one of the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World”—spans the Lingdingyang Sea, connecting three cities with its steel structure.It is not only the world’s …

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After a steel structure building is dismantled, its steel beams and columns are not sent to landfills. Instead, they are sorted, coded, and transported to new construction sites like building blocks, recycled and reborn in another structure. This fundamentally reshapes our understanding of a building’s “lifecycle”: architecture becomes a fluid, reconfigurable “product repository.” 01 China’s …

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In modern China, steel-structured buildings are rising everywhere: from the 632-meter Shanghai Tower to the 528-meter CITIC Tower in Beijing, from bridges spanning rivers and seas to stadiums accommodating tens of thousands of people. Behind these magnificent structures lies a seemingly simple but crucial technical standard: “perfect precision”. So, how is this level of accuracy …

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Throughout the history of human civilization, architecture has always been a fusion of technology, art, and the spirit of the times. As the world collectively faces the severe challenge of climate change, ‘low carbon’ has become an imperative direction for development.As a major contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions, the transformation of the …

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Zhaozhou Bridge is located on the Xiao River in Zhaoxian County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It was built under the supervision of the Sui Dynasty craftsman Li Chun between 595 and 605 AD. Having withstood fourteen floods, eight wars, and countless earthquakes, it is the oldest and best-preserved single-span open-spandrel stone arch bridge in China, …

Dialogue Between Past and Present: What Similarities in Wisdom Exist Between the Zhaozhou Bridge and Modern Steel Structures? Read More »

The Skeletons of Infrastructure Maniacs: A Look at China’s Top 10 Iconic Steel Structures When the title of ‘Infrastructure Maniac’ echoed around the world, we marveled at China’s speed and scale, and we also saw the steel backbone that supports this reputation — steel structures.Steel has high strength and light weight. Under the same load-bearing …

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When we stand at the highest point in the city center, overlooking the magnificent view of the entire city, skyscrapers rise one after another, outlining strong and powerful profiles; when we are in grand sports stadiums or airport terminals, we are amazed by their vast spaces and intricate structures. Supporting these modern buildings are their …

Even ‘steel and iron’ fear fire How Chinese steel structures are getting ‘fireproof armor’ Read More »

When you walk through the streets and alleys of the city, looking up at the skyscrapers; when you find yourself in an airport terminal, marveling at its grand scale; when you ride a high-speed train, feeling the rush of speed—have you ever wondered what force silently supports all of this behind the scenes? The answer …

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On August 8, 2008, when Li Jiulin, the chief engineer of the National Stadium, watched 29 fireworks ‘footprints’ march along Beijing’s central axis toward the National Stadium, he let out a long breath.This super-large steel stadium project, which was the largest in the world at the time, used the most steel, and had the most …

From the Bird’s Nest to the Winter Olympics: The Leapfrog Evolution of China’s Steel Structures Read More »