What is the best steel for building bridges

Steel is widely used around the world to build bridges ranging from large to small. It is a versatile and effective material that provides efficient and sustainable solutions. Steel has long been recognized as an economical choice for bridges of all kinds. Steel dominates the market for large-span bridges, railroad bridges, pedestrian bridges and medium-span highway bridges. Now, steel is increasingly becoming the choice for short-span highway structures as well. Steel bridge solutions offer many benefits to society. Landmark steel bridges embody good design, are quick to build and have contributed to the regeneration of many former industrial areas, docks and canalized areas.

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Steel bridges are an important part of a country's infrastructure and landscape. Few man-made structures combine technology and aesthetics in such an evocative way. Take a closer look at the next "landmark" bridge you see - it's likely to be made of steel.

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S355 steel is primarily used in highway bridge applications because it is readily available and usually provides the best balance between stiffness and strength.S275 steel is commonly used in railroad bridges, where design is dominated by stiffness rather than strength.

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