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STEEL

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STEEL as a construction material

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Steel can be cut, drilled, welded, bent, trimmed, roll-formed, stamped and die-formed ...

Steel is very versatile

STEEL as a construction material

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Steel offers the possibilityto create buildings

with very wide clear spans

STEEL as a construction material

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Steel accepts almost all loads and stresses ...

Steel is light

Compared to other construction materials, steel has low transportation volume

Protected correctly, steel has a very long life

STEEL as a construction material

Steel is strong

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Many architectsprefer steel

It can be easily combinedwith othermaterials

suchas

glass, bricks, concrete

Steel is adaptable

STEEL as a construction material

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Easy to extend buildings

Easy to modify facades

STEEL as a construction material

Steel is flexible

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Worldwide, steel has the biggest market share as the material for structures for industrial buildings

Probably also as the material for roofs and walls

STEEL as a construction material

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San Sebastian, Manila (Philippines)

STEEL as a construction material

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Steel is strong, steel is tough

Vibration (cranes)

Earthquake zones: Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Turkey

Subsidence

STEEL as a construction material

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There is almost no waste

In the end, it can all be recycled

Steel is environmently friendly

STEEL as a construction material

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“Systems” are oftenassociated

with “Norms”:inflexible,

fixed dimensions,not adaptable,

etc.

Building systems are flexible

STEEL in the building system

However, the contrary is true

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Single-source responsibilty - all parts fit together

Systematic approach to solutions

35 years of knowledge and experience

Dimensional freedom thanks to sophisticated CAD programs

STEEL in the building system

ASTRON Building Systems

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In a system, allparts are interdependent

Every part plays its own role

But every part also works together with the other parts

STEEL in the building system

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not traditional steel builders

ASTRON Builder/Dealers are

STEEL in the building system

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ASTRON Builder/Dealerscan provide complete buildings

up to a turn-key serviceto the customer

STEEL in the building system

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ASTRON Builder/Dealers work with the customerto plan and sell the building

they solve the details ...

STEEL in the building system

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Shipyard in China: height 28 m

STEEL in the building system

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The componentsare the result of 35 years

of development and refinement by ASTRON

There are proven standarddetails to put them together

The system is optimized, functional

It’s long lasting, solid,proven in over 25 000 references

STEEL in the building system

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Customised solutions

Work done in the factory

Numbered parts

Erection - simple - fast - safe

STEEL in the building system

Flexible construction method: 1001 possibilities but based on proven details

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The principles exist (offers clients security)

Principles will be adapted to each project

ASTRON uses proven solutions

After 35 years there are almost no new situations

Building system means:

STEEL in the building system

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STEEL in the building system

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Primary and secondary structures 3 wall and 4 roof systems Thermal insulation Noise protection Inside sheeting Functional and architectural accessories All flashings All fasteners and sealants Crane beams and rails Mezzanines

ASTRON Building Systems are complete

STEEL in the building system

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ASTRON

SECURITYguarantee