1994 Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 127-141
In recent years, various kinds of fine steel were developed for high-rise buildings, long span bridges and other structures with high performance related to noise or sound reduction, magnetic shielding, etc. This paper reviews these steels in regard to their backgrounds of developments, required performance, new manufacturing processes, metallurgical concepts and mechanical & structural properties . Strength, weldability and special performance were mainly discussed.