This is a glossary about some kinds of steel and metal that are used in construction
Metal channel
noun
Are produced by high speed roll forming that converts metal into linear roll formed channel shapes.
Example: Steel channel is often used to build walls for things like garages, warehouses, workshops, and other metal buildings.
en: Canal metálico
Metal decking
noun
The term 'metal decking' covers all forms of the profiled steel sheeting commonly used together with concrete and steelwork to create a composite floor system or as a structural element to support a built-up roof system.
Example: The balconies of high buildings are made with metal decking.
en: Tarima metálica
Metal framing
noun
The construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components.
Example: In America, they used to build with metal framing.
en: Estructura metálica
Metal grating
noun
An open grid assembly of metal bars, in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.
Example: Metal grating is used for industrial flooring.
en: Rejilla metálica
Metal panel
noun
Are formed by joining two sheets of painted or natural metal sheets.
Example: Metal panels create a beautiful appearance for exterior and interior applications.
en: Panel metálico
Metal roofing
noun
Is a part of the roofing envelope which is the physical separator between the inside and outside of the building and is designed to provide resistance to air, water, heat and sound.
Example: A metal roof provides better weather protection than other materials.
en: Techo de metal
Steel beam
noun
Is a structural element that basically opposes loads applied along the side to the beam's axis.
Example: Steel beams are for supporting heavy loads.
en: Viga de acero
Steel joist
noun
Is a lightweight steel truss consisting, in the standard form, of parallel chords and a triangulated web system, proportioned to span between bearing points.
Example: Steel joists can be seen in commercial buildings and bridges.
en: vigueta de acero
Steel plate
noun
Example: Steel plate particularly common in the construction of bridges, building, and warehouses.
en: Placa de acero
Steel reinforcing
noun
Are steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete.
Example: The structure of skyscrapers has steel reinforcing.
