A metal channel is a roll formed metal strip that has been shaped into a tube or a U, J, or C shape for industrial and manufacturing use. Metal channels are produced by high speed roll forming that converts metal into linear roll formed channel shapes. Metal channels are used for a variety of applications.
Example: Due to its high resistance, the metal channel can be used on the floor or in places with heavy traffic of people.
en: canal metalico
Metal decking
The combination of metal decking acting compositely with a concrete slab and a steel frame forms a lightweight, cost-effective floor construction that does not require the use of traditional formwork with props.
It’s a highly effective structural solution for multi-storey steel framed structures. And metal decking doesn’t necessarily have to be used as part of a composite floor system. On its own it can act purely as permanent formwork for non-composite, fully reinforced concrete slabs, again avoiding the use of traditional removable propping systems.
Example: that's used as a structural roof deck or composite floor deck.
en: Cubierta metálica
Metal framing
Metal stud wall framing, also known as light-gauge steel framing, is an alternative to wood framing and has been standard in commercial construction in the US since the 1950s.
Example: Metal framing can be structural if it is engineered.
en: Marco metálico
Metal grating
Metal grating consists of 2.5m wide prefabricated grating panels, with 4 mm horizontal wires, 6 mm vertical wire with 3 three-dimensional decorative profiles along the horizontal one.
en: Rejilla metálica
Metal panel
Metal panel is a general term describing any flat, thin sheet of metal.
Example: The metal panel can be any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc)
en: Panel metálico
Metal rod
Metal rods are metals and alloys designed in the pattern of round bars or rod, rectangular or flat bars, square bars, hexagons, and other patterns of bar stock. These shapes also come in billet form and generally include a cross-section based on the shape of rod or bar stock.
Example: The metal rod is the basis for general fabrication in a wide range of applications.
en: Varilla metálica
Metal roofing
A metal roof is a roof system made of metal pieces or tiles characterized by high strength, waterproofness, and longevity. It is a component of the building envelope. Zinc, copper and steel alloys are commonly used.
Example: Metal roofing can be used in industrial buildings and commercial buildings.
en: Techo metálico
Metal stud
Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components. There are two main components of metal stud framing, a stud and a track. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls.
en: Montante metálico
Metal tubing
Are those used for mechanical and light structural applications.
en: Tubos metálicos
Steel angle
Steel Angles are the most basic type of roll-formed steel. They are formed by bending a single angle in a piece of steel. Angle Steel is 'L' shaped; the most common type of Steel Angles are at a 90 degree angle. The legs of the “L” can be equal or unequal in length.
en: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
It is a rolled or reinforced profile whose cross section is formed by two wings and a connecting core between them. They are generally used as bending beams, when the torsional stresses are small.
en: pilar de acero
Steel column
A steel column is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support. They may carry loads in compression or they may transfer loads from things like beams, ceilings, floor slabs or roof slabs to floors or foundations. Steel columns may also carry bending moments near cross-section axes.
en: Columna de acero
Steel framing
Steel frame is a building technique with a "skeleton frame" of vertical steel columns and horizontal I-beams, constructed in a rectangular grid to support the floors, roof and walls of a building which are all attached to the frame. The development of this technique made the construction of the skyscraper possible.
Example: Metal framing can be structural if it is engineered.
en: Estructura de acero
Steel joist
They are structural elements that support the construction loads and transmit them to the vertical supporting elements (columns or walls).
en: Viga de acero
Steel member
Member is a general term. Steel members are any part of a primary structural system. Beams, columns, girts, joists, etc.
en: Miembro de acero
Steel plate
Steel Plate, or structural steel is simply steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product. It is made by compressing multiple steel layers together into one; forming a plate of steel.
en: Placa de acero
Steel reinforcement
Reinforcing steel is understood as the component that is bonded to concrete that is subject to high load.
en: Refuerzo de acero
Steel reinforcing
ost people are familiar with reinforcing steel, commonly called "rebar". It is used in bridges, buildings, skyscrapers, homes, warehouses, and foundations
en: barra de refuerzo
Steel rod
Steel rods, called rebars, placed in the lower portion of a concrete slab prevent that slab from cracking when subjected to that tensile bending force.
en: Varilla de acero
Steel sections
Steel sections are the bread and butter of steel fabrication. Designers, architects and engineers choose different sections for their aesthetics and structural qualities – their choices determined by size, weight and profile. Steel is extremely versatile and can be moulded to many different shapes
