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Published: Građevinar 74 (2022) 5
Paper type: Subject review
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Use of structural steel in residential construction

Filip Mihić, Damir Markulak, Tihomir Dokšanović

Abstract

Although structural steel for industrial use is successfully proven in the market of Southern and Southeastern Europe, examples of its use in residential construction are rare. A strong tradition of masonry and reinforced concrete construction still limits the use of materials like steel, despite examples of good practice in countries like Japan and USA. By reviewing the advantages and disadvantages and presenting the solutions to these disadvantages, especially in accordance with the three basic steel structure framing systems, it is clear that structural steel is a competitive and often rational choice for residential construction. The example of housing unit (villa) structural analysis illustrates the advantages and possibilities to reduce the disadvantages of the structural steel use, and thus clearly shows the possibilities of its use.

Keywords
steel, prefabricated construction, house, earthquake, fire, energy efficiency

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Mihić, F., Markulak, D., Dokšanović, T.: Use of structural steel in residential construction, GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (2022) 5, pp. 419-431, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3480.2022

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Mihić, F., Markulak, D., Dokšanović, T. (2022). Use of structural steel in residential construction, GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (5), 419-431, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3480.2022

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Authors:
Filip Mihic WEB
Filip Mihić
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Osijek
Damir Markulak WEB
Damir Markulak
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Osijek
Tihomir Doksanovic WEB
Tihomir Dokšanović
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Osijek