Infrastructure

Steel's importance extends far beyond traditional applications like railways, cargo bays, airports, and highways. Its versatility makes it a critical component in a variety of transportation structures:

• Bridges: Even wooden bridges utilize steel framing, plates, and bolts for weather-resistant connectors and fasteners, ensuring longevity and durability.
• Tunnels: Whether underwater, underground, or beneath cities, tunnels rely on steel for its corrosion-resistant and durable properties.
• Bike Paths: In the United States, transforming old railways into bike paths uses the existing steel tracks as a robust foundation.
• Elevated Walkways: Load-bearing steel grates on pedestrian walkways and bridges are essential for long bike routes and inner-city construction, offering strength and reliability.
• Waterways: Water channels use steel locks (gated sections) to manipulate water levels, enabling cargo ships to navigate rising elevations.