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Online Stainless Steel in Construction Information Centre

The Online Information Centre for Stainless Steel in Construction which contains over 100 resources about the design, specification, fabrication and installation of stainless steel in construction. The Information Centre provides access to a wide range of up-to-date information for architects, engineers, fabricators, installers and academics, including technical guidance, design software, design data, case studies and research papers.

Source: The Steel Construction Institute (SCI)
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Street Furniture website

Sustainability is a key issue for urban planners in the 21st century. One of the most sustainable materials that they can utilise is stainless steel. Durable, beautiful, safe and hygienic, stainless steel provides the ideal solution in a wide range of urban applications - including street furniture. Its low maintenance cost and long-life also make it attractive to public authorities who are seeking economical long-term solutions.

At ISSF, we believe stainless steel is the sustainable solution for street furniture. Our website, www.street-furniture.org, showcases contemporary ideas and examples from around the world. The website describes each application, including details such as location and material supplier. A wealth of additional information is available on request.

The website includes details of the following types of street furniture:

Street seating - Street fence - Street lighting - Street furniture for traffic - Street art -Other street furniture

Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
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Which Stainless Steel Should be Specified for Exterior Applications?

The IMOA design evaluation system explains the factors that must be considered when selecting stainless steel for exterior applications. This system helps users select a cost effective stainless steel using a simple scoring system. Case studies from around the world explain instances of good and bad performance using this evaluation system.

 

[also available in 中文 and Spanish]

Source: International Molybdenum Association (IMOA)
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Mobile Stainless Steel WC

Public toilets and washrooms have to be able to cope with frequent use. This is an ideal application for stainless steel, as it is easy to clean and above all hygienic.

Source: Euro Inox
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ISSF Book of New Applications 2009 - Street Furniture

This excerpt from the Book of New Applications 2009, gives more information on applications which can be used as street furniture.

The following are included here:

·         Bus Shelter

·         Garbage and Recycle Bins

Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
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Stainless Steel Tea Staining

The installation in figure 1 depicts the successful use of stainless steel in a coastal environment. After a decade of service in a severe environment it shows little sign of deterioration. The installation in figure 2 however, shows significant staining after only a very brief period in service. This brown tea staining on the stainless steel is avoidable.

Source: Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA)
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Moly Does the Job - Handrails

Molybdenum keeps stainless steel street handrails safe and attractive. This article has been written by an IMOA consultant, Catherine Houska of TMR Stainless.

Source: International Molybdenum Association (IMOA)
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ISSF Book of New Applications 2007 - Street furniture

This excerpt from the ISSF Book of New Applications 2007, gives more information on applications which can be used as street furniture.

The following are included here:

·         Stretch stainless steel waste bin

·         Underpass handrails

·         Metro barriers

·         Escalator

·         LitterShark Protectus

·         Stratobel

·         Training equipment

Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
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ISSF Book of New Applications 2006 - Street furniture

This excerpt from the ISSF Book of New Applications 2006, gives more information on applications which can be used as street furniture.

The following applications have been included:

·         New ferritic lamp for Seoul Plaza

·         Arch for the new Malizia bridge in Siena

·         Platform screen door

·         Pedestrian bridge for Stockholm

·         Riverwalk floating walkway

Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
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Hong Kong Building Exteriors and Railings

Case study on high urban pollution and moderate coastal salt exposure.

Source: International Molybdenum Association (IMOA)
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Stainless Steel in Architecture - Streetscapes

Web page which describes the main attributes of stainless steel for street furniture.

Source: Atlas Specialty Metals
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New Bridge Using Stainless Steel Rebar

Article outlines a project by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), which is using highly alloyed stainless steel reinforcing bar in its concrete structures. It describes a bridge that is expected to provide maintenance-free service for 120 years, nearly 2.5 times the service life of the bridge it is replacing.

Source: New Materials International
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Stainless Steel for Handrails

Color photographs show unusual handrails and railings in residential and commercial uses, both interior and exterior. Stainless steel barriers and balconies are also shown.

Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)
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Emergency Staircase Palazzo della Ragione, Milan, Italy

Following the restoration work on the Palazzo della Ragione on Piazza Mercanti in the 1980s, the capacity of the former "salon" was increased and the old entrance towards the Piazza Duomo re-opened. Fire regulations dictated the construction of an emergency staircase.

Source: Euro Inox
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Stainless Steel for Coastal and Salt Corrosion Applications

This handbook is designed to acquaint the reader with the 300 series stainless steels, particularly grades 304 and 316 and their applications in areas where coastal or salt corrosion is a factor in the life of a metal component.

Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)
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Corrosion in steel structures, in coastal areas

Corrosion is a big problem in steel structures, especially in coastal areas. To avoid corrosion, steel structures have to be painted at regular intervals, thus increasing the maintenance cost and the bother of periodic maintenance. Due to this, many owners and architects do not specify steel space frames and instead, stainless steel is being increasingly used.

Source: Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA)
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