Comparison of Concrete Reinforced Building System and Light Steel Building System

Content Light steel Building System is a system that is principally preferred in U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, and especially in developing markets, it has the potential for being the most preferred system among building systems. In developping markets, in order that innovative building system can have the chance against commonly used systems, its advantages need to be better understood by end users. Accordingly, we hope that following information will clear away your hesitations.

Content 1.Technique a. Architecture b. Structural c. Mechanical and Electrical 2.Financial and Structural Planning 3.Environmental 4.Cultural 5.Local Administration Approvals 6.Results

We hope that comparative results of concrete reinforced and light steel building system will satisfy you against negative points of view. Comparison table obtained from a simple sample is the most comprehensible and effective method.

Technical Comparisons / Architectural

Technical Comparisons / Results

Concrete reinforced building system requires longer construction period than light steel building system. For example; formwork operations dwell period generally lasts longer. Formwork operations dwell process in concrete reinforced building system Light Steel Building System

Generally, columns and girders jut out from the walls in villas built by concrete reinforced building system. This condition can be corrected by filling the cavities with plasterboard with cost overrun or by laying thick briquettes. Inner space belonging to a villa built with concrete reinforced building system. Inner space belonging to a built with light steel building system

Buildings with the same exteror appearance are built by both building systems. Appearance of the villa built by light steel building system Appearance of the villa built by concrete rainforced building system

Buildings with the same inter space appearance are built by light steel building systems. Inner space of the villa built by light steel building system

Structural Comparisons / WEIGHT

Light steel structure is homogenous, isotropic, of hight ductility and durable. Human factor is very important in reinforced concrete building system. Light steel is manufactured at plant. Concrete reinforced building system is hand made. About System & Material

Galvanization provides lifetime protection against the corrosion. Galvanized sheet profile Concrete structural iron in concrete reinforced system

Galvanized sheet Concrete reinforced system does not have protection against corrosion.

About System & Material Generally concrete reinforced building system have disadvantages about the sensitivity. Sensitivty advantage of windows of a building with light steel building sytem

Electrical & Mechanical Electric and mechanic do not require crushing-dumping works as in concrete reinforced building system during repair and aplication in light steel building system, installation holes in light steel building system are determined during design at body pillars and floor beam, holes are opened during the production at the plant. Previously opened installation hole

Building Physics Comparison LIGHT STEEL BUILDING SYSTEM PROVIDES; - Sound isolation from 50 dB to 55 dB - Heat isolation from the value of 0,36 W/m2 K to 0,4 W/m2 K - Fire resistance up to 90 minutes.

Wall Detail

Fiberglass Insulation Material

Flashing

Roof

Operation Comparison Concrete Reinforced Building System Number of Villas : 25 Day of Completititon : fixed Number of Workers : 61 Light Steel Building System Number of Villas : 25 Day of Completititon : fixed Number of Workers : 38 Gain of workers: %60,5

Operation Comparison Concrete Reinforced Building System Number of Villas : 25 Number of Workers : fixed Day of Completition : 125 Light Steel Building System Number of Villas : 25 Number of Workers : fixed Day of Completition : 90 Gain of time: %38,9

Ecological Design Concept Green building concept (building sensitive to the environment sustainable architectural product) is a practice for practically increasing the effect that will be left on human health and natural environment by sources used in building construction such as energy-water-materials within process that will be defined as design-production-usage and end of usage. Structural material most suitable for this concept is predominantly the steel. Steel is a material 90% of which is recyclable. Its quality and durability are of first priority. It is a material that is recyclable and suitable for usage. Interior places having healthy air conditions proposed by American Association of Lung can be realized by light steel building system.

Examination from Ecological Aspect

Comparison of Cultural Reasons It is a building system that is started being used commonly after the earthquake of 1999 in Turkey. There is a concern about vibration and cavities in the walls in light steel building system. Light steel building system is a system suitable for being able to complete the projects rapidly. Its awareness and usage is wide in Turkey, Technical personnel and contractor company knowing concrete reinforced building are common. Concrete reinforced building can be preferred without guestion in regions not having the risk of earthquake. Concrete Reinforced Building SystemLight Steel Building System

Concrete Reinforced Building System The fact that concrete reinforced buildings consist of heavy and strong elements is perceived as a long lasting and durable building system in memories of the pepole in Turkey. All building materials industries produce materials that can be used in concrete reinforced buildings. Because of the fact that all building materials used in light steel building system are the materials used in concrete reinforced building system expect for steel sections, thee is no problem in its supply. Light steel building system is preferred because of the fact that is gives possibility for building without pausing in all climatic conditions. Light Steel Building System

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