Steel and Metal Collocations

20 Vocabulary terms

Metal channel
Concept
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.
en: Canal metalico
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Metal decking
Concept
It is another variant of flooring, different from those made of wood and plastic, with specific applications.
en: Cubierta de metal
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Metal framing
Concept
It is a construction system formed by a framework of galvanized steel profiles of reduced thickness.
en: Estructura metalica
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Metal grating
Concept
It is a reticular structure made up of load-bearing plates joined orthogonally by transverse elements.
en: Rejilla metalica
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Metal panel
Concept
Kind of billboard of various materials and large dimensions that, mounted on a metal structure on the walls of buildings, roads or other places, serves as advertising for products, establishments, public itineraries, etc.
en: Panel metalico
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Metal rod
Concept
A long, thin piece of metal, usually square, rectangular, or cylindrical in section.
en: Barra de metal
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Metal roofing
Concept
It is a system of roofs made of pieces of metal or tiles.
en: Techo de metal
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Metal stud
Concept
They are pieces made of metal with a cylindrical and elongated shape. They are made up of a rounded head and another with a nut or a similar finish that allows it to hold other pieces.
en: Perno de metal
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Metal tubing
Concept
are those used for mechanical and light structural applications. Manufactured to meet specific requirements, specifications, tolerances and chemistry for your fine use
en: Techo de metal
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Steel angle
Concept
It is a commercial profile whose design is compared to the letter “L” since the way in which this steel profile is bent forms a 90º angle, which in turn can generate a material with equal or unequal sides.
en: Angulo de acero
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Steel beam
Concept
They are characterized by their “H” shape, whose structure allows them to tolerate large linear, concentrated and uniform weight loads.
en: Viga de acero
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Steel column
concept
They are construction elements that are made in the factory, although occasionally modifications of any kind can be made to them in the field.
en: Columna de acero
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Steel framing
Concept
It is based on a framework or skeleton of any structure whose components are mostly steel columns and beams, these elements help us support the floor, ceiling and walls of a building.
en: Estructura de acero
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Steel joits
Concept
They are structural elements that support construction loads and transmit them to the vertical support elements.
en: Vigueta de acero
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Steel member
Concept
they are able to present large deformations and still resist large forces.
en: Miembros de acero
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Steel plate
Concept
It is mainly used for surface applications in some structures, normally the plate is also used for the manufacture of tubes.
en: Placas de acero
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Steel reinforcement
Concept
They are necessary in concrete constructions, "drowned" inside the structure, giving it its resistant properties and guaranteeing the safety of the work.
en: Refuerzo de acero
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steel reinforcing
They are necessary in concrete constructions, "drowned" inside the structure, giving it its resistant properties and guaranteeing the safety of the work.
en: Refuerzo de acero
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Steel rod
Concept
Long and solid piece of steel, with a smooth surface and circular section that is used as reinforcement in concrete reinforcements.
en: Barra de acero
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Steel sections
concept
Steel can form different shapes that can be used structurally due to its strength or requirements of a steel structure.
en: Sección de acero
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