Steel Structure Gas Station

Steel structure gas stations refer to gas station buildings where steel is used as the main load-bearing structure. We have our own professional steel structure factory in China, which can not only reduce costs but also accelerate the completion time of the project. It is currently the most common building form for new gas stations both domestically and internationally.

Core structure

● Typically, a light steel grid structure or a portal steel frame structure is adopted. This structure can achieve a large span, without the need for columns in the middle, facilitating multiple vehicles to refuel simultaneously and providing a wide field of vision.

Columns:

● Generally, large-diameter steel pipe columns or H-shaped steel columns are used, and the surfaces are treated with anti-corrosion spraying to support the entire ceiling.

Roofing system

● Steel beams are laid above the frame, and then color steel plates or aluminum-magnesium-manganese plates are covered, which has good waterproofing and wind resistance shedding capabilities.

Auxiliary facilities

● The station buildings (including convenience stores and offices) are usually constructed with steel frame structures or traditional reinforced concrete frame structures.

Product advantage

● Short construction period: Steel structural components can be pre-processed and manufactured in factories, and only bolt connections or welding are required at the site. The installation of a standard gas station canopy usually takes only a few days to a week, significantly shortening the construction period and reducing the impact on operations.

● High space utilization: Steel has high strength and a small cross-section, providing greater clear height and spacious vehicle passage space.

● Excellent seismic performance: Steel has good ductility and is a flexible structure. It is less likely to undergo instantaneous brittle failure under horizontal loads such as earthquakes, and its safety is superior to traditional masonry structures.

● Environmentally friendly and recyclable: Steel structure gas stations are green buildings. There is less wet work during construction (no large amounts of concrete mixing and curing), and there is less dust and noise pollution. Moreover, steel can be 100% recycled when dismantled in the future.

● Diverse and beautiful appearance: Steel structures can easily achieve modern architectural forms through curves, surfaces, or special designs, and can meet the standardized visual image requirements of different brand gas stations (such as Sinopec, PetroChina, Shell, etc.) (such as suspended, streamlined appearance).

Parameter (Specification)

Our services

Personalized Customization

We can provide one-on-one customized services for global customers. Our team can offer a perfect steel structure gas station solution based on the customers' needs and local geographical conditions, etc.

Structural optimization, cost reduction

After receiving the customer's design drawings, we will optimize the drawings to ensure the structural safety and stability, while also reducing the usage of raw materials, thereby saving costs for the customer.

Q&A

1. How long does the service life of a steel gas station last?

The design service life of a steel structure gas station is generally 50 years (for the main structure). However, the effective lifespan of the anti-corrosion coating is usually 8 to 15 years, and regular inspections are required.

2. Can a steel gas station be equipped with a photovoltaic power generation system?

Yes, and steel structure is an ideal carrier for photovoltaic building integration (BIPV). However, during the design stage, it is necessary to inform the engineers in advance. The designer needs to consider the load of the photovoltaic system.

3. What are the requirements for the "clear height" of the steel gas station?

The clear height from the bottom edge of the canopy to the ground is usually 6.0m to 7.5m, and the minimum should not be less than 5.5m. This height needs to ensure that large vehicles (such as container trucks and oil tankers) can pass safely, while also meeting the space requirements for the installation of the fuel dispenser and the turning of the vehicles.

4. What are the core advantages of the steel gas station?

Large span, quick construction, good earthquake resistance, flexible design, environmentally friendly and recyclable.

5. What are the common structural forms of canopies?

Frame structures with doors, grid structures, truss structures