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RAILINGS
METAL: IRON SHEET, STAINLESS STEEL
OBSERVATIONS:
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• durable vandal-proof material; • has a potential for high strength; • the railings mainly consist of separate sections that can be replaced if damaged; • iron needs regular repainting and recoating; • wide colour palette and shape variability available; • smaller openwork parts are hard to upkeep; • stainless steel surfaces are easier in upkeep and cleaning; • require regular recoating in order to prevent corrosion.
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ANALYSIS:
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has a potential for material usage optimisation during production
consists of individual sections that are easily replaceable
relatively easy to relocate and reuse
a whole section is unlikely to be usable in other structures, while simpler parts can be adapted to other structures
metal is the most recyclable material; however, this practice is currently underdeveloped in Ukraine, in particular due to the lack of technology easy to install, easily replaceable unified sections
relatively compact structure easy to transport
relatively compact structure; no special storage conditions required; humidity does not bode well for storing iron
• When designing the structure, optimise the amount of material for providing durable framework for estimated load. • Design the items as simple clean as possible, in order to simplify the upkeep and cleaning and have the possibility of reusing individual parts in other structures. • Opt for durable paint coating for iron details. • Opt for less toxic coatings. • Upkeep the item’s surface coating in order to prevent corrosion. • Designing the structures to be demountable facilitates optimal storage, transportation and installation.
