What are the main causes of damage to steel structures?
Steel structures are primarily composed of steel components, characterized by steel beams, steel plates, steel columns, steel trusses, and other elements; they are a major type of building structure, connected through welding, bolts, or rivets between each member or component. When damage occurs in a steel structure, it should be identified and addressed immediately. (1) Insufficient load-bearing capacity due to changes in load, overtime work, or revisions to standards and regulations; (2) Deformation, distortion, loss of functionality, or indentation of components caused by various accidents, leading to weakened cross-sections, warped members, or cracked connections; (3) Deformation, cracking, or warping of components or connections caused by temperature differences; (4) Corrosion and electrochemical corrosion caused by chemical erosion, weakening the cross-section of steel structure components; (5) Other issues including errors in design, production, or construction, as well a...