As buildings go up, foundations become a larger and larger part of the overall budget. The relative lightweight of steel solves this problem by:

High Strength Low Alloy Steel
The new grades maximize the strength-to-weight ratio, allowing lighter members to adequately support higher loads.

Optimize membership scale
BIM modeling minimizes the size of each component while maintaining structural integrity and maintainability.

Reduced footprint
Shallow pad foundations and fewer piles require less excavation and reinforced concrete.

Efficient Transport Structure
Outrigger trusses redistribute column loads horizontally rather than only vertically, requiring fewer and deeper piles.

live load deflection
Steel’s natural elasticity limits deformation, allowing less stringent foundation designs to easily meet codes.

Load Path Redundancy
Alternating load paths distribute stress, further reducing foundation demands through intelligent bracing.

lean construction
Erection of lighter steel structures allowed for quicker lifting of temporary facilities needed throughout the site.

Here are some additional points about how lighter steel framing can save you money:

Simplify logistics
The reduced weight simplifies delivery, reduces lifting equipment size and speeds up installation.

Increased span capability
More flexible elements allow for the integration of fewer, wider bays, further trimming foundations and interior walls.

Enhanced seismic performance
The lighter structure enhances ductility and damping, improving the ability to absorb earthquake forces without damage.

enhance sustainability
Reduce embedded carbon through less material, less foundation, more efficient vertical movement of occupants/cargo.

expedited design
Finer sections simplify engineering analysis and unified BIM modeling for fast approvals.

Lean Manufacturing
Thinner parts can be cut, bent and welded more efficiently on automated lines.

Optimized Wind Response
Aerodynamic torsional and vibration effects are reduced on structures closer to effective wind loads.

Investing in the future
The developer has cost-effectively unlocked the potential of raising a mezzanine or envelope on top of an initially lightweight building.

Experts like Lida Group precisely tailor lightweighting plans to achieve maximum cost, time savings and sustainability through rigorous structural optimization seamlessly coordinated in all phases. Intelligent design is intended to benefit the community holistically for future generations.

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