Term: Steel plate construction

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– Development:
– Developed in Korea in 2004 at a steel fabricator
– Originated as a method to enhance construction efficiency
– Historical significance in the evolution of construction techniques
– Initial adoption aimed at addressing construction challenges
– Continuous refinement and improvement over the years

– Construction method:
– Each assembly consists of two parallel steel plates
– Steel plates are joined by welded stringers or tie bars
– Assemblies are moved to the job site and placed with a crane
– Space between plate walls is filled with concrete
– Method provides excellent strength due to steel placement

– Advantages of the method:
– Construction is roughly twice as fast compared to other methods
– Specialized off-site fabrication facilities reduce construction time
– Avoids the need for tying rebar and constructing forms on-site
– Rapid construction time leads to significant cost savings
– Particularly beneficial for large-scale projects

– Application:
– Ideal for rapidly constructing nuclear power plants
– Nuclear power plants use large reinforced concrete structures
– Typically long construction times and high costs are reduced
– Offers a solution to challenges faced in nuclear power plant construction
– Increasing adoption in various construction projects

– References:
– Source: Speedcore – How Does It Work?
– Published by the American Institute of Steel Construction in 2021
– Source: Nuclear Power Engineering Section – IAEA
– IAEA-TECDOC-1390 details construction and commissioning experience
– Various sources provide insights into the method’s applications and benefits

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