Infrastructure

How steel could protect people living near volcanoes

Researchers at MIT are looking at how steel could help to protect people, wildlife and homes from the destructive forces of molten lava.

Steel sees Grand Forks County Prefabricated Bridge built super fast

London demolish and rebuild project at 2 Aldermanbury Square sees hundreds of tonnes of steel frame reused

At 2 Aldermanbury Square in the City of London, thousands of tonnes of steel were reused from the building that previously stood on the site.

Calgary improves its flood defences with steel sheet pile

The Canadian city of Calgary is building a 2.4 km-long steel flood barrier to protect its infrastructure and population

Steel helps redefine the live entertainment experience at the Sphere, Las Vegas

Sphere Las Vegas is the largest spherical structure in the world, largely thanks to its steel construction.

How steel helps Taiwan's tallest building, Taipei 101, survive earthquakes and other extreme weather events

A combination of concrete reinforced with steel and a golden steel sphere tuned mass damper helped Taipei 101, named for its 101 floors, survive Taiwan's fiercest earthquake in 25 years.

Steel sheet piling plays a key role in flood defence, which is in growing demand

With climate change increasing the risk of flooding, sheet piling flood defence systems can be built rapidly and cost-effectively.

Former Shanghai steelworks blossoms into a sustainable masterpiece - the Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse

There is no off side at Stadium Abdoulaye-Wade de Diamniadio

Steel supports the large spans of the Stadium Abdoulaye-Wade de Diamniadio in Senegal optimising the view from every seat