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Webinar: Meeting the expectation of a 30+ PV project operation lifetime, from the ground up
26 January 2021This free, English-language webinar will take place Thursday 4 February 2021 from 16.00 – 17.00 CET. Click here to register.In partnership with PV Magazine, ArcelorMittal will hold a webinar on the latest innovations to reduce the initial investment in steel solar structures, increase their durability, and reduce maintenance costs.
Event NewsInnovative and sustainable steel sheet pile solutions for underground car parks
Steel sheet piles have been used for decades in the construction of underground car parks, and this trend is increasing as the demand for underground car parks rises in densely populated areas. Steel sheet pile walls are a sustainable solution for underground car parks up to three or four levels below the surface. This R&D report explores design methods, vertical loads and bearing capacity, innovative installation techniques, fire design methods, design software, sealing systems, and sustainability for underground car parks with steel sheet piles.
ArticleTaking car parks to the next level with Magnelis®
27 October 2020Demand for convenient car parking is rising dramatically. However, the land available for parking is severely limited in many locations. This is making multi-storey car parks a very attractive option in city centres, near transport hubs, and at public buildings such as hospitals. To meet this demand in a cost-effective way, Kingspan, a leading building materials company, has developed a complete portfolio of solutions for car park builders. A key element is Magnelis® from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products which Kingspan uses to form the deck of each level in the car park. As well as cost-effective forming and quick assembly, Magnelis® offers long-term protection against corrosion to ensure the safety and viability of parking structures.
Product NewsArcelorMittal Europe to produce ’green steel’ starting in 2020
15 October 2020ArcelorMittal Europe announces details of the CO2 technology strategy that will enable it to offer its first green steel solutions to customers this year (30 000 tonnes), scale up this offering in coming years (to reach 120 000 tonnes in 2021 and 600 000 tonnes by 2022), deliver its 30% CO2 emissions target by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2050.
Corporate NewsWind energy: steels for towers and turbines
13 October 2020With existing wind towers using up to 180 tonnes of heavy plate and hundreds of individual towers in a wind farm, the logistics of ensuring just-in-time deliveries of steel are critical for success. ArcelorMittal’s global footprint enables us to meet the needs of some of the leading players in this market – wherever they are located.
Product NewsNew in our Document library!
29 September 2020Discover what's new in Constructalia's Document library! We've added the newest brochures for ArcelorMittal's Sections and Merchant bars, HISTAR®, ACB® and Angelina® beams with large web openings, and high-rise buildings.
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Webinar: Meeting the expectation of a 30+ PV project operation lifetime, from the ground up
This free, English-language webinar will take place Thursday 4 February 2021 from 16.00 – 17.00 CET. Click here to register.
In partnership with PV Magazine, ArcelorMittal will hold a webinar on the latest innovations to reduce the initial investment in steel solar structures, increase their durability, and reduce maintenance costs.
Magnelis®
Magnelis® steel has an impressive track record of projects in the world in PV & CSP, racking & foundations, and fix & tracker systems, representing more than 20 Gigawatts installed.
Alongside the knowledge gained from a decade of field data, the ArcelorMittal team will provide new insights into accessing and deploying highly durable PV mounting structures including:
- How the Magnelis® product range has been enlarged to supply a variety of different site specificities – both in terms of steel coatings and grades.
- How the production footprint of Magnelis® steel has been expanded to meet global PV market needs.
- Insights from testing in aquatic and offshore locations – for the supply of floating PV applications.
- The results of third-party testing and certification programmes for the Magnelis® product range.
Target audience
The webinar is designed for mounting structure manufacturers (fix, trackers, roof top, offshore, etc.), component & profile manufacturers, EPC companies, operators, investors & developers, and technical control bodies or insurers.
Text:
ArcelorMittal Europe Communications
Constructalia
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© PVH
© ArcelorMittal, PV Magazine
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Innovative and sustainable steel sheet pile solutions for underground car parks
Steel sheet piles have been used for decades in the construction of underground car parks, and this trend is increasing as the demand for underground car parks rises in densely populated areas. Steel sheet pile walls are a sustainable solution for underground car parks up to three or four levels below the surface.
This R&D report explores design methods, vertical loads and bearing capacity, innovative installation techniques, fire design methods, design software, sealing systems, and sustainability for underground car parks with steel sheet piles.
Paper abstract
Vehicle traffic and lack of parking space is one of the main challenges for big cities. Especially in city centres, land is very expensive and the trend to increase parking capacity is to build underground structures. In this article, an innovative, economical, and environmentally-friendly solution for underground car parks built with steel sheet piles is described. Several aspects like fire safety, impervious walls, vertical bearing capacity, environmental impacts, and reduction of traffic due to construction vehicles are discussed.
Research paper, abstract, images:
© João Martins, ArcelorMittal Commercial RPS; Michał Januszewski, ArcelorMittal Commercial Long Polska
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Constructalia
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Markthal underground car park in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
R&D report: Innovative and sustainable steel sheet pile solutions for undergound car parks
Taking car parks to the next level with Magnelis®
Demand for convenient car parking is rising dramatically. However, the land available for parking is severely limited in many locations. This is making multi-storey car parks a very attractive option in city centres, near transport hubs, and at public buildings such as hospitals. To meet this demand in a cost-effective way, Kingspan, a leading building materials company, has developed a complete portfolio of solutions for car park builders. A key element is Magnelis® from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products which Kingspan uses to form the deck of each level in the car park. As well as cost-effective forming and quick assembly, Magnelis® offers long-term protection against corrosion to ensure the safety and viability of parking structures.
The challenges of multi-storey car parks
Multi-storey car parks offer unique challenges for their owners. As well as providing safe and welcoming spaces for potential customers, they must withstand weathering from the elements – and the effect of de-icing salts and other chemicals which are tracked into the structure. Floors are particularly vulnerable due to the high level of moisture which enters the structure through its open sides or via rain and snow on vehicles. Moisture in the atmosphere typically condenses on the underside of the floor, making this part of the structure particularly susceptible to corrosion.
A complex product requires Magnelis®
To address these concerns, Kingspan has developed a multideck floor system based on Magnelis®. The system is quick to produce, lighter than alternative solutions, and simple to assemble on-site. “We create the deck panels by roll-forming the steel in our factory,” explains Phil Smith, Kingspan’s Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. “It is a complex product – the deck panels need to include cut-outs to ensure the concrete adheres to the steel. But Magnelis® is easy to form.”
In the final step, the ends of the Magnelis® deck panels are engineered to ensure that the concrete does not slip off as Phil Smith says: “The process involves crushing the ends of the panels slightly so that the concrete has a rough surface to adhere to. This is done about two to three weeks before the panels are installed.”
Once the steel decking panels are manufactured, they are transported to site and lifted into place. Concrete is then poured over the steel to form the deck. “In the past we have used pre-cast concrete slabs to form the deck, but this is costly,” notes Phil Smith. “Another option is to use pre-coated or galvanised steel, but the coatings on these materials are often damaged in handling, transport, and on-site. Magnelis® is the best and most cost-effective option as it does not damage easily during transport or handling on-site. And if it is damaged, the self-healing property of Magnelis® repairs any cuts or scratches that do occur.”
10-year guarantee a major advantage
A key advantage of Magnelis® for Kingspan is the guarantee ArcelorMittal can provide on request. Phil Smith explains: “By using Magnelis® we can offer a 10-year guarantee on our decks. That can be extended up to 20 years depending on the location of the car park and the thickness of the Magnelis® coating. Currently we use Magnelis® ZM310, but we are working with ArcelorMittal to test Magnelis® ZM430.”
Kingspan utilises ArcelorMittal’s technical support at all stages of the project. “We are quite often involved in projects where the environment is aggressive such as swimming pools, car parks, and installations which generate energy from waste,” says Phil Smith. “In these projects we involve ArcelorMittal during the design phase to ensure we are selecting the right materials. ArcelorMittal also organises R&D workshops to Kingspan to help us get the most from their offer.”
ArcelorMittal’s dedicated Client Technical Support (CTS) personnel also provide a direct link between the customer and the steelmaker. They connect the customer’s technical team to ArcelorMittal’s support and R&D teams to provide quick feedback and advice on technical questions.
Sustainability at every step
Kingspan offers a complete range of solutions for multi-storey car parks including the Magnelis® composite decks explains Phil Smith: “We also have barrier protection systems, perforated facades, and solar panels for the top floor so the car park can generate energy for lighting, ventilation, and electric vehicle charging points. Our goal is to create sustainable solutions at every stage. And steel is our material of choice to reach this goal.”
That commitment to sustainability has seen Kingspan switch both of its production centres in the UK to 100 percent renewable energy. Kingspan is also one of only 130 companies to make the CDP A-list (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), a position the company has held since 2016.
About Kingspan
Kingspan is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelopes. Originally founded in Ireland in 1965, Kingspan now operates in over 70 countries around the world and employs more than 14 000 people. The company manufactures a range of complementary building envelope solutions for both the new build and refurbishment markets.
More info: www.kingspan.com/gb
Text: ArcelorMittal Europe Communications
Images: Raised Floor Solutions
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Multi-storey car parks can accommodate a large number of vehicles in a relatively small space
Magnelis® can resist the corrosive effect of moisture which accumulates underneath each deck
Kingspan engineers the ends of each Magnelis® panel to ensure maximum adhesion of the concrete layer
Kingspan uses Magnelis® in their multi-storey car parks
Kingspan partnered with MetparkUK Ltd to install the Magnelis® decks in multi-storey car parks
Kingspan uses Magnelis® in their multi-storey car parks
Phil Smith, Managing Director of Kingspan in the UK and Ireland
A multi-storey car park under construction in Manchester, UK
ArcelorMittal Europe to produce ’green steel’ starting in 2020
ArcelorMittal Europe announces details of the CO2 technology strategy that will enable it to offer its first green steel solutions to customers this year (30 000 tonnes), scale up this offering in coming years (to reach 120 000 tonnes in 2021 and 600 000 tonnes by 2022), deliver its 30% CO2 emissions target by 2030, and achieve net zero by 2050.
Click here to learn more: ArcelorMittal Europe to produce ’green steel’ starting in 2020
Wind energy: steels for towers and turbines
With existing wind towers using up to 180 tonnes of heavy plate and hundreds of individual towers in a wind farm, the logistics of ensuring just-in-time deliveries of steel are critical for success. ArcelorMittal’s global footprint enables us to meet the needs of some of the leading players in this market – wherever they are located.
Our solutions
Our heavy plate is used to construct both the tower and, in offshore installations, the jackets that keep the turbine stable on the sea floor. ArcelorMittal is also working with wind turbine developers to create the next generation of towers which are lighter and do not require welding.
We also supply non-oriented fully processed electrical steels for the medium and high-power generators which sit at the top of the wind tower. These steels possess all of the required magnetic properties to maximise the amount of energy each turbine can produce.
Offshore wind farms
Our steels for offshore structures offer improved workability and weldability and can be supplied thermomechanically rolled or normalised. They can be utilised in applications such as platforms and equipment for new fixed wind towers.
ArcelorMittal can conduct the following tests if required:
- Ultrasonic testing
- Reduced Carbon Equivalent (CEV) or Parameter Crack Measurement (PCM) values
- Transversal impact tests
- Improved deformation properties perpendicular to the surface of the product as per EN 10164 (Z test)
- Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) test
Text: ArcelorMittal Europe Communications
Images: ArcelorMittal, Majeczka/Shutterstock.com, Andrea Crisante Pedrosala/Shutterstock.com
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Sustainability
Potential climate and global changes are presently considered to be one of the biggest and toughest challenges for humanity. Sustainable development is the only adequate action that can prevent the degradation of our planet’s natural environment.
According to the Brundtland Report commissioned by the United Nations, also known as "Our Common Future," the term "sustainable development" is defined as follows: "Those paths of social, economic and political progress that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Useful information
MoreConstruction is playing a major role in keeping the planet safe as 50% of all globally used resources are dedicated to universal construction. This is why sustainable construction is facing strict requirements to be fulfilled by selecting materials based on environmental performance, promoting energy efficiency, and also reducing water consumption.
Steel is the only truly cradle-to-cradle recycled material and steel construction products are one of the most sustainable building materials in the world as their recycling rate is more than 90%.
Steel components - structural frames, external walls, solar shadings - provide credit points for green building rating systems like USGBC's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or BREEAM (The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), which is highly crucial for today’s investors.