Framing using conventional joist, beams, columns, masonry walls, etc. instead of framing used in Metal Building construction.

A structural member located at the eave of a building which supports a roof and/or wall panels.

A structural member made up from individual flat plates welded together or any structural metal elements that are welded or bolted together.

A single load or force that has such a small contact area as to be negligible compared with the entire surface area of the supporting member and applied at a certain point on the structure.

The distance from the centroid of the top chord to the centroid of the bottom chord.

The transverse distance indicating the amount of slab that acts in conjuction with the supporting member.

A connection designed to transfer moment as well as axial and shear forces between connecting members.

A rod, plate, or angle welded between a two angle web member or between a top or bottom chord panel to tie them together usually located at the middle of the member. See Filler or Plug.

The buckling of a web plate.

A regulatory organization which governs the design and specifications of highway bridges.