Stages of Installing a Bolted Steel Skeleton
To install a bolted steel skeleton, you need to go through a series of steps:
- Creating the foundation and pouring concrete
- Installing the column bases on the foundation
- Connecting the beams to the columns
- Bolted connections between the components of the skeleton
- Installing the utility systems
- Quality inspection
- Painting the components of the skeleton
Factors Affecting the Price of Executing a Bolted Steel Skeleton
Various factors influence the price of bolted steel skeletons. By examining each of these factors, you can better plan your budget for executing this structure. The influencing factors include:
- Design and volume of the project
- Weight of the consumed skeleton
- Current prices of iron and steel
- Manufacturing of components in the factory
- Labor costs
- Project execution costs
We will review each of these items in the following sections:
➕ Design and volume of the project
One of the important factors affecting the price estimate of a bolted steel skeleton is undoubtedly the design and volume of the project. The more complex the design, the more components and specialized connections will be required. If the number of floors increases, larger columns and beams will be necessary, which will raise the cost. Buildings with regular geometric shapes incur lower costs. Regarding the volume of the project, it should be noted that the larger the area, the greater the use of materials and metal components.
➕ Weight of the consumed skeleton
Another factor that impacts the cost of bolted steel skeletons is the weight of the skeleton used. The prices of steel and other consumed metals have a clear effect on the overall cost. As the weight of the skeleton increases, the cost of purchasing metal materials will also naturally rise. The transportation cost of the steel skeleton cannot be overlooked either. Increased weight results in higher transportation costs. When a heavy bolted steel structure is installed, it requires more equipment and labor. As the weight of the skeleton increases, stronger and larger connections and bolts will be necessary.
➕ Current prices of iron and steel
➕ Manufacturing components in the factory
The price of executing a bolted steel skeleton is determined by the components and manufacturing processes in the factory. The type and quality of production equipment impact the production costs. Energy, labor, and equipment maintenance all affect the price of bolted steel skeletons. Modern technology and equipment used in factories can reduce production costs. High-quality components are utilized in the factory, which minimizes future repairs and impacts the final price. Mass production of bolted skeletons in the factory helps reduce fixed costs.
➕ Labor Costs
Labor costs have a clear impact on the price of bolted steel skeletons. In the manufacturing process of the bolted skeleton, labor costs cannot be overlooked. About 20% to 40% of the total cost of this structure depends on this factor. If modern technology and equipment are used in the factory, labor productivity will increase. The more trained and experienced the worker is, the higher the costs will be.
➕ Project Execution Costs
