A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above.
Example: The columns normally tapered downward, the broad end of the inverted tree trunk supporting the capital and architrave beams.
es: vigas
engineered
verb
Design and build (a machine or structure).
Example: The men who engineered the tunnel.
es: diseñado
hollow
noun
Having a hole or empty space inside.
Example: Each fiber has a hollow core.
es: hueco
light gauge steel
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Light-gauge steel (also known as cold-formed steel and cold-rolled steel) is a cold-formed material that is used to make construction processes smoother and products stronger. It does not deteriorate, like wood. It is not bulky, like structural steel. It is not heavy, like concrete.
Example: .
es: acero de calibre ligero
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: .
es: canal metalico
metal framing
noun
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: Is it more expensive to build in Steel Framing?” On the contrary! Projects cost 8-10% less compared to building with bricks.
es: estructura metálica
metal roofing
noun
A metal roof is simply a roofing system made using metal pieces, tiles, or panels. A metal roof 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: Metal roofing offers a fairly long list of benefits. When compared to traditional single roofs, they are hands-down more durable. Metal roofs can last up to 50 or 60 years, while a shingle roof will need to be replaced in about half of that time.
shapes
verb
Give a particular shape or form to.
Example: Most caves are shaped by the flow of water through limestone.
es: formas
spans
noun
The full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers.
Example: This is due to the unfortunate topography and climate that SPANS China causing the South to be water rich, but too hilly for extensive farming and the North.
es: extensión
steel fastener
noun
In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components.
Example: We help global buyers find hardware products like fastener, bolts, screws, etc. manufacturers, suppliers, and exporters.
