In its purest form, iron is neither exceptionally strong nor hard - in fact, a block of pure iron could be cut with a knife. The addition of carbon and the removal of oxygen are what give iron-based ...

Microalloyed steels, often called High-Strength Low-Alloy steels (HSLA), are a group of materials that are strengthened by adding “micro” alloy concentrations to low-carbon mild steel. Microalloying ...

Arup's’ research into alternative production techniques and materials has focused on the potential of 3D printing metal in the construction sector. Complex and individually designed steel structural ...