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Steel composition: iron and carbon levels

High iron content, low carbon content (less than 2%)

What happens to ductility as steel strength increases?

Ductility decreases

What RSJ stands for

Rolled steel joist

Steel rods in concrete create this material

Reinforced concrete

How structural steel sections are manufactured

Rolling hot steel through moulds

Steel's main weakness

Susceptibility to rust from air and moisture

Metal coating used in galvanising

Zinc

Rust prevention method besides galvanising

Painting (provides protective barrier)

Element added to create stainless steel

Chromium

Common locations for stainless steel use

Kitchens and bathrooms

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