Steel Facts and Information

STI/SPFA presents Steel Facts and Informational flyers. These documents present facts and figures about the benefits of using steel, researched by industry experts.

Cathodic Protection

• Cathodic Protection
• Cathodic Protection Monthly Checklist

Alternative Fuels

• Steel Tanks: Compatible with All Biofuel Blends
• Assuring Compatibility
• Steel: Consistent Material Performance

Lifecycle Costs

• Choose Steel for Lifetime Value
• Water Tank Myths
• Special Requirements for Concrete and Bolted Tanks

Strength

• The Strength of Steel
• Mechanical Properties: Steel Outperforms FRP

Sustainability

• Sustainable Steel

Corrosion

• Newer Fuels and Storage Tank Corrosion
• Tank Maintenance: No Water = No Corrosion

Steel Water Pipe

• Steel: The First Choice for Large-Diameter Water Pipe
• Steel Pipe: A Century of Service Life
• Steel Pipe Standards and Resources

Coatings and Linings

• Coatings and Linings for Water Storage Tanks
• Protective Coatings and Linings Advantages

Steel News

• AISI Report on 2008-2009 U.S. Indirect Steel Trade
• Confront China's Unfair Trade Practices
• AISI Opposes Electric Utility Cap-and-Trade
• AISI July Import Permit Report
• AISI July Shipment Report

Steel Information

• The Development of Steels and Their Uses
• Steel Industry Data from AISI

Steel Videos

• Steel Advocacy, from the American Iron and Steel Institute