This glossary has 10 words about steel and metal collocations.
Metal channel
Noun
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: I use metal channels to make the structures for my project.
es: Canal metálico o perfil metálico.
Metal decking
Noun
Are all forms of the profiled steel sheeting commonly used together with concrete and steelworks to create a composite floor system or as a structural element to support a built-up roof system.
Example: Some roofs are constructed with metal decking.
es: Cubierta metálica.
Metal framing
Noun
Is a construction technique that uses steel supports to form the basic shape of a building.
Example: Metal framing has an easy installation.
es: Armazón metálico.
Metal panel
Noun
Are lightweight composite exterior wall and roof panels with metal skins and an insulating foam core.
Example: This wall is recovering of metal panels.
es: Panel metálico.
Metal rod
Noun
Are metals and alloys designed in the pattern of round bars or rod, rectangular or flat bars, square bars, hexagons, and other patterns of bar stock.
Example: Metal rods can be of aluminum or iron.
es: Varilla metálica.
Metal roofing
Noun
Is a roofing system featuring metal pieces or tiles exhibiting corrosion resistance, impermeability to water, and long life.
Example: My house has a metal roofing.
es: Techado metálico.
Metal stud
Noun
A structural steel member used for framing walls just as a regular wooden one.
Example: Metal studs are prefabricated and easy to install.
es: Perfil metálico.
Metal tubing
Noun
Are tubes made of metallic elements or alloys and is designed for specific industrial applications.
Example: Metal tubing can be used to make decorative structural elements, scaffolding, and machinery.
es: Tubería metálica.
Steel framing
Noun
Is a structural steelwork that can be used to form the 'skeleton' frame of a building or other built asset. They could be structural or non-structural shapes.
Example: The constructive system of the building is steel framing.
es: Estructura de acero.
Steel rod
Noun
Is a bar made of steel that can be used in construction to form structures in buildings.
Example: Standard diameters of steel rod range from 0.25″ all the way up to 24″.
