Time:2025-03-05 02:55:52 Source:Sanjian Meichen Steel Structure
In the transformation and upgrading of modern agriculture, steel structures are reshaping the form of agricultural buildings with their high strength, modularity and sustainability. From smart greenhouses to 10,000-ton granaries, from intensive farms to agricultural product processing centers, steel structures have become the preferred solution for modern agricultural infrastructure. This article will deeply analyze the core advantages of agricultural steel structures, analyze the benefits of steel structures to agriculture, and attach specific scenarios.
Agricultural steel structures rely on their wind pressure resistance level: can withstand 12-level typhoons, snow load resistance: the slope roof design can bear 1.5m of snow, and seismic performance: the flexible node design can meet 8-degree seismic fortification. These three technical characteristics enable it to cope with the challenges of extreme environments.
Compared with the time-consuming traditional brick-concrete construction, the steel structure construction takes only half the time, which greatly optimizes the construction process. Shortened the construction period by 50%.
Steel structures can achieve large-span column-free space, with a single span of up to 60 meters, meeting the needs of mechanized operations. And it is suitable for lightweight rock wool sandwich panels (thickness 50-150mm) to achieve rapid zoning, adapt to crop rotation and multi-species mixed breeding. It breaks through the limitations of traditional agriculture.
In terms of material cost, the steel structure solution saves about 15.5% of the cost compared with the concrete solution. From the perspective of construction cost, it saves about 52% of the cost. While the annual maintenance cost is greatly reduced, the steel structure also far exceeds the concrete in terms of service life. Thus, the purpose of reducing costs from multiple angles is achieved.
In high-cold areas, double-layer corrugated steel plates + 100mm glass wool insulation can be selected, and hot-dip galvanized layers can prevent condensation and corrosion. In high-temperature and high-humidity areas, aluminum-magnesium-zinc-plated steel plates (salt spray resistance ≥1500 hours) should be used, and electric skylights should be added to the roof to enhance ventilation.
Carbon emissions are only 1.2 tons per ton of steel structure, while 3.8 tons per ton of concrete. Moreover, 100% of the steel can be recycled and re-smelted, reducing construction waste by 80% (traditional structures produce 0.3 tons of waste bricks/㎡).
30% subsidy for steel structure transformation of livestock and poultry farms, 20% exemption of property tax for obtaining two-star green building certification.
As agricultural steel structures evolve towards smarter and lower carbon, the agricultural construction field is also being gradually optimized. Reasonable selection of different types of steel structures according to the working environment can truly unleash the benefits of steel structures in modern agriculture.
