[PROBLEM] natural gas processing area

[sandeepb]

Hi,
I am looking for the following :

What are the advantages of steel and reinforced concrete members if it is used in natural gas processing area?

or in other way which material We have to used in natural gas processing area and why?

[Umer.Aleem]

Dear,
Natural Gas Area is one of the Highly Fire Hazardous areas, therefore it is normally advice to use Concrete members with chunky section and more reinforcment covers.....
Else if you want to use Steel sections then you have to provide some Fire Protection (Passive) for the Members...
For fire protection You can cover your steel members with the concrete as Passive Fire protection.
Now it depends on you which material is economical for your site... But the important criteria should be Fire Protection...

Regards,
Umer Aleem