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TATA STEEL TUBES SBU
Tata Steel – Tubes Strategic Business Unit (SBU) was established in 1985 after the merger of the
erstwhile Indian Tube Company Limited with Tata Steel. Tubes SBU has retained its leadership
position in the segments it operates, it has an installed production capacity of over 6, 00, 000
tons per annum and has ambitious plans to be a 1 Million ton player in the near future.
Introduction
BUSINESS VERTICALS
With continuous expansion and growth propositions on the anvil, Tubes SBU presently has three main
lines of business :
01. Structural 02. Conveyance 03. PrecisioniHigh quality hollow sections under
the brand “Tata Structura” cater
the Construction segment for load
bearing and aesthetic applications.
Galvanized and MS tubes under the
brand “Tata Pipes”cater the
irrigation borewell segment as well
as Plumbing applications for water
supply, fire hydrants and HVAC.
Manufactured with utmost
precision these tubes cater the high
end – Automotive applications as
well as boiler segment. They are
branded as “Tata Precision”.
Steel hollow sections are proving to be the most versatile and efficient form of structural steel for
construction and mechanical applications. Many of the iconic and most impressive structures in the
world today would not have been possible without hollow sections.
Now-a-days steel is being used more as exposed member to reveal its essence. This requires it to be
aesthetically appealing along with needed strength. The tubular form is most suited for such
application and at the same time proving to be inherently strong and efficient. It gives buildings a
better strength-to- weight ratio than those using comparable steel, concrete or timber products. In
construction, this strength-to-weight ratio reduces material usage and allows for greater spans. This
results in lightweight, airy structures that are aesthetically pleasing within our communities and
environments.
Steel Hollow
Sections are an
integral part
of modern
buildings :
Tata Steel pioneered the concept of Steel Hollow sections in India when it started manufacturing
square and rectangular sections in the late 1970’s. Tata Structura Steel Hollow sections are superior
in quality and are manufactured using raw materials that come from Tata Steel's world-class Hot
Strip Mill.
The world started noticing the arrival of the priemer product when the hollow sections product was
branded as “Tata Structura” in the year 2005. This innovative product helped the Indian Architects
and Structural engineers to realise their dreams of building aesthetically superiror structures on par
with International landmarks. Together , this revolution laid the foundation of a modern and
dynamic India .
Tata Structura :
- First of its kind in India
HEIGHTS OF EXCELLENCE
ENGINEERED FOR ADMIRATION
Cathedral termites can build extraordinarily tough towers that are
more than 15 feet high and have natural air-conditioning systems.
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HEIGHTS OF EXCELLENCE
ENGINEERED FOR ADMIRATION
Cathedral termites can build extraordinarily tough towers that are
more than 15 feet high and have natural air-conditioning systems.
INSPIRED BY
NATURE
Sustainable development is key to the survival of the human
race, today’s best practises in construction industry warrants
the use of more sustainable materials to reduce the carbon foot
print.
Tata Steel has been a pioneer in adapting sustainable best
practises in all realms of operations.
It also strives to manufacture more sustainable innovative
products which will help the construction faternity.
Nature has mastered the art of sustainability and it inspires us
to innovate; for example : the ant which weighs 3-4 milligram
can carry 40-50 times its own weight, similarly the spider web is
so intricate and very strong..imilarly the spider web is so
intricate and very strong..
... introducing TATA STRUCTURA
Inspired by the availability of high strength materials in nature, Tata Steel is introducting a high
strength variant of Steel Hollow Sections called “Tata Structura 355”
Tata Structura 355 – has an enhanced yeild strength of min 355 Mpa on par with International
standards
The higher strength will help to minimise the quantity of steel there by saving cost and more
importantly help reduce the carbon foot print
Thus Tata Structura 355 is truly a sustainable product developed to aid the Architects and
enigneers in transforming the Indian Skyline with architectural wonders which are not only
good looking but are also made of sustainable materials.
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SMALL WONDER
UNMATCHED STRENGTH
An ant weighs about three to five milligrams and can carry 10 - 50 times
their body weight.
TATA STRUCTURA
ADVANTAGES OF
TATA STRUCTURA -355
For higher capacities and more economy in construction
ARCHITECTURAL ADVANTAGES
Smooth profile of hollow sections enhances the
aesthetic appeal
High quality surface finish
Best suited for architecturally exposed steel
Easy to bend into various forms and shapes
Clutter-free fabrication for visually appealing look
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SMALL WONDER
UNMATCHED STRENGTH
An ant weighs about three to five milligrams and can carry 10 - 50 times
their body weight.
STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGES FABRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE ADVANTAGES
Superior geometric properties of Structura Sections allows
better use of material
Lighter material attracts lesser cost for fabrication
and erection
Elimination of Gusset plates possible
Well rounded corners ensures maintaining uniform
coating thicknes
Dust accumulation avoided unlike open sections which
has crevices
High grade of steel with good amount of ductility ensures
lighter weight of stuctural system
Encourages use of Long Unsupported Lengths for
Columns and Beams
High torsional rigidity
A Comparison of the advantage in increase of yield strength in the performance of the structural element is
shown graphically in the figure below.
500
400
300
200
100
0
Tension
Compression
Yst 310
Yst 355
Yst 310
Yst 355
432.9
495.7
479.4
295.1
Comparison in Axial Tensile and Compressive Capacities (kN)
of 100x100x4, 3300mm long Structura Section
Comparison Plastic Flexural Capacities (kNm)
of 145x82x4.8 Structura Section
35
25
30
20
10
15
5
0
Minor Axis
Bending Major Axis
Bending
Yst 310
Yst 355
Yst 310
Yst 355
32
28
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COST ADVANTAGES
The cumulative advantage of weight savings due to
reduced fabrication, erection and maintenance costs are
summarized as shown below
Fabrication, Erection and Maintenance Cost
Material
Yst 240 Yst 310 Yst 355
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APPLICATION OF
TATA STRUCTURA
AIRPORTS
STADIUMS
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WORKSTATIONS OF NATURE
ENDURING STRENGTH &
STRUCTURE
Hives of worker bees are wonderfully light and strong, with uniform,
hexagonal cells that are used to store honey and lay egg.
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WORKSTATIONS OF NATURE
ENDURING STRENGTH &
STRUCTURE
Hives of worker bees are wonderfully light and strong, with uniform,
hexagonal cells that are used to store honey and lay egg.
MALLS
FOB
FACTORY SHEDS
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NATURE’S ARCHITECT
AMAZING DESIGNS
The Weaver Bird’s nest is an astonishing design - tough, intricate, yet
amazingly simple.
TATA STRUCTURA
PRODUCT RANGE
355
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
+/- 1% with a
minimum of
+/-0.50 mm
10%
-8%
+/- 7.5%
OD upto and incl
48.3+0.4 -0.8mm
Over 48.3 mm +/-
1.0%
L
-10%, -8%
M & H
+/-10%
L -7.5%
M & H /- 7.5%
% Elongation
CHS IS :
1161
YST 355 355 490 8
*RHS/SHS
IS:4923
YST 355 355 490 8 10
10 NA NA
90 deg
+/-2deg
3t max
YST UTS Thickness Squareness Corner
RadiusMpa Mpa <25.4 mm >25.4 mm
+/-10%
+ no limit/
-10%
Mechanical Properties
Section
Type
Outside
Dimension Individual
Lengths
On Lot of 10MT
Weight
Dimensional Tolerance
Grade
Surface Finish/
Chemical properties
Minimum 1:200* of any length measured along the centre line(mill straightened condition)
unless otherwise specifically arrnaged
6.0m +/- 0.05 m. Customized length ranging from 6 m to 11 m may be supplied
Maximum 2 mm +/- mm/m length measured relative vertical shiftof any adjacent corner of
the section measured by keeping one side on flat surface
Plain ended - mechanically sheared, mill-cut finish without further machining
Black without any surface treatment of oiling or varnishing
Sulphur content : 0.05% max, Phosphorus content : 0.05% max, equivalent carbon percentage
well withinspecified weldability limits with matching physical properties. For corrosion
resistant steel in Cu-bearing variety, refer to the WRS section of this brochure
Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections are weldable with standard M.S, Electrodes without any
pre-heating
Bundled by sealing metal strap and each bundle is labelled for size, measurement, lot number
etc., Approximate weight of each bundle is 1.5 Mt (+/- 500kg)
Marking of 'TATA STRUCTURA' emblem on surface, punched/stenciled/sticker pasted on all
Steel Hollow Sections. Standard BIS mark is alos put on the sections
Tata Structura Hollow Sections in customized size, grade, length, surface finish and end finish
may be delivered as per agreed supply conditions.
Note
Raw Material
Weldability
Twist Tolerance
Straightness
Packing
Identification
Length
End Finish
* Incorporation of YST 355 in IS 4923 is underway
25 25
32 32
40 40
50 50
60 60
72 72
80 80
91.5 91.5
100 100
113.5 113.5
132 132
150 150
180 180
220 220
250 250
B B 2 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 4 4.5 4.8 5 5.4 6 8
Thickness - t (mm)
Size
Represents the manufacturing range
SQUARE HOLLOW SECTION
- Product Range
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