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The Stainless Glitter at the Parliament Library
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(Mr M V Anand, General Manager, Salem Steel Plant (SAIL), Salem - 636 013, Tamil
Nadu)
(In the March'02 issue of STAINLESS INDIA, we gave a brief report on the Parliament Library Project accompanied by many
photographs. Here is a report on the contribution to this project by Salem Steel Plant - Editor.)
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Cold rolled stainless steel supplied by SAIL's Salem Steel Plant, mostly in 304 grade, plays a key role in the structure of the newly inaugurated parliament Library. Salem Steel Plant was associated with this project from 1991, when Central Public Works Department
(CPWD) wanted to design the Parliament Library Building with a life of over 100 years.
A series of technical presentations on stainless steels grades, structural properties,
fabrication process,availability etc, were made to CPWD by SSP in 1997. Salem
Steel participated in the discussions with the CPWDÕs structural consultants
from France M/s RFR in 1999 and Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai.
The discussions centered around the strength levels of stainless steel for pipes
and the grade to be used.
Starting from anchor clamps for holding the large stones, false ceiling panels
for decorative application, to load bearing cum aesthetic application in the
VIP and focal dome structures, stainless steel of various grade, finish, thickness
has been used in the building. For this venture of national importance, SSP has
upplied stainless steel directly to CPWD as well as through their contractors,
Larsen & Toubro, worth around Rs.15 million. Salem Stainless has been used
for anchor clamps, handrails, false ceiling panels, elevator car panelling and
pipes for structures of the domes.
More than 37,000 stainless steel flats of thickness 4-6 mm in the width of 25
mm and 50 mm in 304 grade hold the stones to the walls as well as large pillars
of the structure. The clamps were precision cut to strips by Salem Steel Plant
in cold rolled 304 grade/2B finish material. The materialÕs corrosion resistance
and better strength are the criteria for its usage.
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Focal Dome
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Cladding inside an elevator; the golden shade is a result of the yellow colour
of the lighting.
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More than 500 meters of stainless steel tubes in 304 grade, satin finish, of
size 3.6 mm thick x 41.27 mm dia and 3.0 mm thick x 25.40 mm dia have been used
as hand rails for the staircases. Properties like cleanliness, hygiene and
maintenance free life are considered the plus points of stainless steel for
being chosen for this application. The tubes were fabricated with intermediate
cold drawing and annealing to remove the carbide precipitants in the welds thus
maintaining excellent corrosion resistance.
Cold rolled stainless steel of grade 304 with dull satin finish in thickness of
0.5 mm was used to fabricate false ceiling panels in specific areas of
corridors. Stainless steel has been used along with other material such as
perforated aluminium, gypsum board, sandstone jelly and wood. The special finish
and lightweight (lower thickness) of stainless steel was taken into
consideration. More than 10 tonnes of stainless steel have been used for this
application.
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Salem Steel has earned a reputation as the most preferred supplier of stainless steel to the elevator manufacturers in India. In the Parliament Library building as well, stainless steel
is used for the elevator car panels and doors in various finishes. There are around 10 lifts in the new Parliament Library. Their doors have been panelled with No.4 finish in
1.25 mm sheets in 304 grade. The interior of lifts have been panelled with Hammer Tone finish (custom finish of Salem Stainless) in 304 grade in 1.25 mm thickness. The special finish camouflages finger marks and stains on the stainless steel panels thus retaining its glitter and aesthetic appearance
for a long time.
There are 12 domes of various diameters and of different construction materials in the Parliament Library Building. The load bearing structures are also different. The design and
construction of the domes are typical in nature and have been tried for the first time in India. Salem Steel Plant has played a vital facilitating role during design of two domes using
stainless steel pipes as structural members. Salem Steel provided various design data on stainless steel for being used as structural member with reduction in overall weight of the
domes by reducing its thickness due to better yield strength,corrosion resistance and easy
weldability. The probability of giving various finishes on its surface gave stainless steel an
edge over other material to be used in the VIP Dome and the Focal Dome. SSP provided sample pipes to be tested by various design and testing agencies before finalising the design. SSP also got a prototype fabricated by welding of
stainless steel pipes of 304L grade to depict the outcome of the final shape being contemplated. Finally pipes fabricated out of Hot Rolled stainless steel of 5, 8, 12 mm of Grade 304L
were used in the two domes apart from castings and wire ropes of stainless steel of the same grade. 304L grade was specifically selected to avoid intergranular corrosion.
In the VIP Dome, a stainless steel ring beam was used to keep the circular roof in place. The roof structure has a lattice
of stainless steel members of octagonal forms. The Focal dome has four petals of stainless steel pipes tied together with stainless steel tension rods. The upper part is made of
glass to let natural light in.
Keeping the basic need of reduced maintenance and hygiene,304 grade stainless steel was also specified for lining the underground water tank, furniture and kitchenware equipment.
The signage for offices and facilities are also of 304 grade stainless steel.
With the sheen of Salem Stainless, the Parliament Library,also known as Sansadiya
Gnanpeeth, will retain its lustre and
looks for present and future generations of Parliamentarians.
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Library stacks for the Parliament Library
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M/s Kapri Engineering Works, Faridabad had supplied stain-
less steel library stacks for the Parliament Library project.
The picture shows the sub-assemblies of the stacks during
fabrication.
(Photograph courtesy: Mr P P Popli, KAPRI ENGINEERING WORKS, 14 / 7 Mathura
Road, Faridabad
- 121 003,
Haryana;
Tel: 0129 - 527 5637; Telefax: 011 Ð 469 8637;
E-mail: kapri26@hotmail.com)
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Stainless steel market survey
The market survey of Indian stainless steel production and usage pattern
for FYs 2000-01 and 2001-02 with future growth projections, is expected
to be ready by October this year. The supply-side data is being compiled
by the Joint Plant Committee (Constituted by the Govt. of India),
Kolkata and the end-use study is being undertaken by the Tata Economic
Consultancy Services (TECS), Chennai.
The survey report will be priced at Rs.10,000/-for Indian organizations
and US$350/-for overseas buyers. Early-bird discounted prices are:
Rs.8,500/-or US$300/-, if copy is booked before September 15, 2002 with
payment favouring "Indian Stainless Steel Development
Association."
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China stainless steel conference
October 29-30,2002
Hotel Inter-Continental Pudong,Shanghai
The 2nd China Stainless Steel conference is being held at Shanghai from 29-30 October 2002. For more details on the
conference, log on to:
www.cmtevents.com/ssteel.htm or contact: Ms Cynthia Yeo, Event Manager, CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, 80, Marine Parade Road #13-
02 Parkway Parade, Singapore -449 269; Tel: +65 6346
9132; Fax: +65 6345 5928; E-mail: cynthia@cmtsp.com.sg
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