A Brief History of Steel: How Did One Alloy Build Modern Construction?

Have you ever looked at a high-rise building and thought, "How does that even stand?"

There is a high chance, steel is the answer. 

Let’s rewind. Before steel came into the picture, it all started with iron, one of the oldest metals known to humanity. When iron is mixed with just the right amount of carbon (up to 2.1% by weight), something incredible happens, and we get steel. Steel is stronger, more flexible, and ready to carry the weight of the modern world. At AI Industries, we work with hot-rolled steel because it is used in massive beams, columns, channels, angles, tubes, and pipes. These aren’t just materials, they’re the bones of our buildings. They are crafted in mills by rolling heated steel into precise and load-bearing shapes.

Steel continues to evolve, but its role in shaping the world around us is timeless.

📖 Want to learn more? Check out this insightful read: History and Use of Structural Steel

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