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Why was it better to build skyscrapers with steel instead of iron?
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∙ 13y ago
Because steel has a high cost/strength density. In other words, its cheap to use when you take into account that you don't have to use as much of it. And steel has many favorable properties, unlike wood, steel will normally give some indication that it is going to fail (crack, deformation, etc.) where as wood will just break. This is good because it gives you a chance to fix the problem before it becomes life threatening.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoAlloy beams can be designed to be :
- stiffer
- stronger
- lighter
- less apt to corrode
- better in fire exposure
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∙ 16y agoSteel alloy beams are stronger and lighter that regular Iron beams and that allows for building to be build taller, bigger and with less raw material.
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∙ 8y agoAlloys are engineered to be lighter, stronger, and more resilient.
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∙ 13y agobecause it is a strong metal
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Electricity powered homes and factories. How did electricity change Americans' lives?
What physical properties does titanium have that makes it a better choice for a racing bike than the alloy steel?
Ti has a better strength-to-weight ratio. Means that you can build a bike that's equally strong, but lighter if you use Ti instead of steel.
What are two ways steel is used?
two ways steel is used.1...Improve farm tools such as the plow and raper.2...It is used, to make cans for preserving food. And also it used to build skyscrapers.
Why are copper wires used instead of steel wires?
I think copper is cheaper.
What is better steel or aluminum mesh?
steel
Steel changed people's lives by making possible?
Steel made it possible to build Skyscrapers. Answer "construction of skyscrapers"
Why were architects able to build skyscrapers?
Supportive steel frames were developed .
What three inventions help build skyscrapers?
The electric elevator, water pressure, and steel.
What inventions were necessary for the devolpment of skyscrapers?
Steel was the primary thing needed to build skyscrapers. The next one was elevators were needed to get above 3-4 floors and finally equipment to left and move the steel.
How did productivity change the lives of Americans?
strong steel made it possible to build skyscrapers and suspension bridges
How did Andrew Carnegie business start?
He Found a steel industry in the United StateThen he decided to build tall very tall buildings called skyscrapers from steel
How did new inventions make it possible for people to build skyscrapers?
Mills began producing tons of strong and inexpensive steel.
How did the production of steel change American lives?
Electricity powered homes and factories. How did electricity change Americans' lives?
What kinds of materials are skyscrapers build out of?
Skycrapers are usually made up of steel frames with fireproof combination of cast iron columns and beams.
What types of metal do they use for skyscrapers?
Steel
How did steel help cities?
The effect of steel is that it strengthens structures especially the weak ones.
What physical properties does titanium have that makes it a better choice for a racing bike than the alloy steel?
Ti has a better strength-to-weight ratio. Means that you can build a bike that's equally strong, but lighter if you use Ti instead of steel.
