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09 Jun Weathering Steel in the Transmission Industry
It’s no secret that our country’s electric grid is outdated and rapidly aging. Fortunately, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which was signed into a law in November of 2021, included $65 billion for upgrading our country’s power infrastructure. When selecting material for replacing transmission and lighting poles, weathering steel, also referred to as COR-TEN steel, is an excellent choice. In fact, many utility owners prefer to use weathering steel because of its aesthetically-pleasing, orange-brown patina among other practical benefits.
18 May FAQ: What is COR-TEN® Steel?
You know how “Kleenex” is used when referring to a “tissue?” Or “Chapstick” is used when referring to “lip balm?” Similarly, the terms “COR-TEN®,” “cor-ten,” “corten” and “weathering steel” are used interchangeably when referring to atmospheric, corrosion-resistant steel, which can be a tad confusing… Let’s be clear: COR-TEN® is the U.S. Steel’s trade name for atmospheric, corrosion resistant steel while weathering steel and corrosion-resistant steel are the generic terms.
09 May Weathering Steel in Infrastructure
President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure plan signed in November of 2021 secured more than $1 trillion in federal funding to rebuild the nation’s deteriorating roads and bridges as well as fund new climate resilience and broadband initiatives. As one of the largest infusions of federal investment into infrastructure projects in over a decade, the plan allots $110 billion for highways, roads and bridges. Plus, more recently, the Biden administration issued new guidance requiring that the construction material purchased for these infrastructure projects must be produced domestically.
21 Apr Steel vs. Concrete: Which is More Environmentally Friendly?
Concern over “greener” or more “environmentally-friendly” choices has never been greater, especially in bridge construction. Sustainability revolves around three pillars–social, environmental, and economic. Essentially, a bridge build should consider the environment, but also improve the economy and social situation of the area the bridge is built in:
13 Apr Bridge Owners Look to Steel to Fix our Nation’s Infrastructure
Is the steel industry ready to repair our nation’s bridges? Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, president of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and executive director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance, says yes.
15 Mar FAQ: How Long Does Weathering Steel Last?
Long-term performance and durability are key benefits of using weathering steel for any project. Many may mistake the protective patina that weathering steel develops over time as rust and assume that it is already corroding away. In reality, weathering steel is resisting the corrosion in order to provide years and years of service with minimal maintenance.
09 Mar Get the Look: Corten Steel Planters and Raised Garden Beds
From commercial landscapes and outdoors spaces to residential gardens and backyard escapes, raised garden beds and planter boxes serve as major structural elements while creating a sense of coherence in outdoors spaces. Finding the right material for planter boxes and raised beds can be tricky.
16 Feb Project Spotlight: Dri-Design Building Panel Systems
Dri-Design is an industry leader in architectural facades with nearly endless design possibilities, offering an unlimited palette of colors, finishes, materials, textures and custom perforations. We supply Dri-Design with ASTM A606-4 weathering steel sheet for building panel systems for a variety of projects – office buildings, mixed use, universities and hotels.