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Metals in Architecture: Ferrous & Non-Ferrous by Emerjun Alday is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides an overview of ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in construction. It discusses the history of metal use beginning with prehistoric times. Common metals used historically include copper, gold, silver, and lead. Ferrous metals contain iron as the primary element and include steel, cast iron, and wrought iron. Non-ferrous metals contain little to no iron. The document then describes various ferrous alloys like mild steel, stainless steel, and weathering steel as well as their propertie

Author
Emerjun Alday
Language
EN