With its incredible strength, relatively low weight, and low cost, structural steel is one of the most popular building materials available. In many ways, the modern world is built on steel, which can be found in everything from towering skyscrapers to underground mines. Below, learn more about the industries in which steel plays a critical role.

How to Use Structural Steel

1. Building Construction

Many of the world’s iconic structures, from the Empire State Building to the Eiffel Tower, are constructed primarily from steel. In fact, every city hosts large buildings, such as sports stadiums and high-rise condos, that wouldn’t be possible without structural steel. Since this material is light, easy to assemble, and fire-resistant, many residential builders today are also constructing homes with metal rather than wooden frames.

2. Transportation

The strength and corrosion-resistant qualities of structural steel make it an essential part of the transportation industry. Ships, trains, and buses are all made primarily out of steel, along with the bridges and rails they travel on. Smaller necessities of the industry, such as chains and anchors, are also made mostly out of steel.

3. Mining

Whether resource extraction is taking place deep underground or miles out at sea, it's extremely dangerous. Steel supports keep tunnels from collapsing, give mining equipment its power and durability, and make offshore drilling possible.

4. Energy Production

Every system of power production, from nuclear reactors to coal-fired boilers and solar farms, requires structural steel. The components of enormous wind turbines also contain a significant amount of this material, which offers the perfect combination of strength and flexibility.

No matter what industry you’re in, Caylor Industrial Sales offers high-quality structural steel for any application. Since 1980, they’ve provided builders and manufacturers throughout Northeast Georgia with raw steel and custom-fabricated parts designed to your specifications. Visit their website to see a list of their products and services, or call (706) 226-3198 to request a quote and place an order.