{"id":17353,"date":"2026-05-07T12:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/?post_type=avada_faq&#038;p=17353"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:37:13","slug":"is-aluminium-suitable-for-structural-applications","status":"publish","type":"avada_faq","link":"https:\/\/www.fhbrundle.co.uk\/lp\/blog\/faq-items\/is-aluminium-suitable-for-structural-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Is aluminium suitable for structural applications?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes \u2013 aluminium alloys, particularly Alloy 6082-T6, are widely specified for structural applications including load-bearing frames, mezzanine platforms, vehicle bodies, access equipment and marine structures. While aluminium has a lower elastic modulus than steel (meaning it deflects more under equivalent loads), this is accounted for in structural design through appropriate section sizing. 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