Here, you will find various terms that are commonly used in the architectural field. I hope you find this useful!
Metal channel
Noun
It 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.
Example: Metal channel is also known as a C channel or U channel due to its profile.
es: Canal estructural de acero
Metal decking
Noun
Corrugated metal sheeting that’s used as a structural roof deck or composite floor deck. It will be supported by steel beams or joists.
Example: Metal decking has a high strength-to-weight ratio which decreases erection and material handling cost. It’s an ideal product for multi-story buildings.
es: Cubiertas metálicas
Metal framing
Noun
An alternative to traditional wood framing, has been the standard of commercial construction in the United States since the early 1950s.
Example: Within the last 20 years, metal framing has become more commonly used in single-family home construction and remodeling.
es: Marco metalico
Metal grating
Noun
Fabricated metal products that have essentially identical, parallel or elongated regular spacing. It is strong and durable with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and can be easily fabricated to nearly any configuration.
es: Rejilla metálica
Metal panel
Noun
A single interlocking layer of prefinished or natural metal that has been roll formed or preformed into the desired profile.
Example: Buildings you see every day may have been constructed using metal panels.
es: Panel Metálico
Metal rod
Noun
A long bar that is made out of steel or other metal materials.
es: Varilla
Metal roofing
Noun
A roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles characterized by its high resistance, impermeability and longevity. It is a component of the building envelope.
Example: Metal roofing can last 50 or more years with minimal maintenance or repairs.
es: Techos metálicos
Metal stud
Noun
Part of the structural building elements. Structural metal studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal.
es: Perno de metal
Metal tubing
Noun
es: Tubo de metal
Steel angle
Noun
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.
es: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
Noun
Structural steel product that is made to support heavy loads.
Example: Steel beams come in different sizes and types.
es: Viga de acero
Steel column
Noun
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.
Example: Steel columns may also carry bending moments near cross-section axes.
es: Columna de acero
Steel framing
Noun
A durable, reliable, cost-effective, sustainable option for low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise building projects and typically refers to building frame systems where the vertical and horizontal structural elements are formed by a system of structural steel beams and columns.
Example: Steel framing materials contain, on average, 69% recycled steel.
es: Marco de acrero
Steel joist
Noun
Support for floors and ceilings in large structures, such as commercial buildings and bridges.
es: Vigueta de acero
Steel member
Noun
Steel structural connections in a construction.
Example: Steel members are manufactured in the factories based their usage.
es: Miembro de acero estructural
Steel plate
Noun
A steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product.
es: Placa de acero
Steel reinforcement
Noun
Steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete.
es: Refuerzo de acero
Steel rod
Noun
Reinforcing bar, it is steel Rod or Steel wire provided as tension bar in concrete structure, used in reinforced concrete structure.
es: Varilla de acero
Steel sections
Noun
Steel members casted in continuous casting molds without any joints.
