Steel is commonly used in construction due to its high strength, easy fabrication, and high scrap value. However, it has high costs and requires maintenance due to corrosion. Steel is available in various sections like bars, angles, channels, I-beams, and built-up sections. Common steel structures include towers, trusses, tanks, bridges, chimneys, cranes, and columns. Loads on steel structures include dead loads from structural members, live loads from movable equipment, and wind loads depending on structure height and shape.