Steel vs Aluminum - Debunking 4 Common Misconceptions

Aluminum and steel are some of the most common metals in the world, yet they are often misunderstood when it comes to strength and corrosion capabilities. In this video we review the following misconceptions: 00:06 - Steel is not stronger than aluminum 01:15 - Strength per weight 03:04 - Aluminum can corrode 04:11 - Steel can resist corrosion If you like these steel and aluminum facts, let us know and we’d be happy to share more! To support our channel, you can buy us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/EngineeringHub References: [1] European Committee for Standardization, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures, 1993 (2005). [2] CSA Group, S157-17 - Strength Design in Aluminum, 2017. [3] M. C. J. H. P. Sensharma, "Effect of Welded Properties on Aluminum Structures," 2010. [4] J. Davis, "Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys," 2001. [5] Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Handbook of Steel Construction 11th ed., 2016 (2017).