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10 Glossary of metals and steel terms

These are some terms that are used to form arquitectural elements

Metal channel
Noun
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.
Example: He architect used metal channel how element constructive for walls the drywall
en: canal metalico
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Metal decking
Noun
Are 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: My mom is going to buy metal deckigs to build the terrace.
en: Tarima metálica
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Metal framing
Noun
it is a light metal frame used for light walls
Example: John will build a temporary wall with metal framing
en: estructura metálica
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Metal panel
Noun
Are Metal panels is are formed by joining two sheets of painted or natural metal sheets (typically aluminum but can also utilize other materials like steel, zinc, copper, stainless steel, or titanium) and bonding them to a polyethylene center.
Example: The facade of the BBVA bank building is built with aluminum metal panel
en: Metal panel
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Steel framing
Noun
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: my boss told me that I must build a skyscraper with steel framing to be lighter
en: estructura de acero
Steel joist
Noun
It is a metal structural element that is often used in horizontal position, (also inclined) that are supported by pillars or walls. They are used to support different loads.
Example: The main structure of the roof of my house is made of metal beams.
en: vigueta de acero
Steel plate
Noun
Is a relatively flat metal object made of some types of alloy or steel.
Example: The new Zapopan bridge has a steel plate structure
en: Placa de acero
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Steel profiles
Noun
Are products made of steel that has been molded by being rolled, stretched or pressed.
Example: The slab of my school is made of steel profiles
en: Perfiles de acero
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Steel reinforcing
Noun
It is a kind of rolled steel specially designed to build reinforced concrete structural elements and is constructed in the form of blocks.
Example: Juan will build a trabe of steel reinforcing for support the second floor of your house.
en: Refuerzo de acero
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Steel rod
Noun
Is a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure and their diameters are measured in inches.
Example: my father asked me to build the house with steel rod 3/8
en: Barra de acero
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