Topic : Common Structural Forms for High-rise Buildings in Hong Kong

Features of structural steel construction (cont.)Construction aspects5. Demand greater transportation or cranages provision6. Complicated quality assurance procedures – especially inthe control of welding connection7. Difficult to make connection with rigid structures –especially in composite structure in which RC core structureis involved8. More complex when building become more gigantic andtaller – due to the huge number of structural members, somemay be of very heavy section9. Induce more works at higher altitudeFeatures of structural steel constructionConstruction aspects – highlight of some problemsDelivery of structural steelmember by shipLarge member delivery to sitewaiting to hoisting up for erection32