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Concentrated Load


A load applied to a structural element that is considered as being applied at a point rather than being applied uniformly across a span. (e.g. a ceiling mounted heater hung from a beam.
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Sidelap


A term used to describe the lap condition occurring at the side or lengthwise direction of panels or sheeting.
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Base Plate


A plate attached to the base of a column which rests on a concrete floor, foundation of other support, usually secured by anchor bolts.
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Built-Up Section


A structural member, usually an "I" shape, made from individual flat plates by welding them together.
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Eave Strut


A structural member at the eave to support roof panels. It may also transmit wind forces from roof bracing to wall bracing.
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Impact Load


The assumed loading from the motion of machinery, elevators, craneways, vehicles and other similar dynamic forces such as the starting and stopping of an overhead crane.
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Leveling Plate


A square or rectangular steel plate fabricated with pre-punched holes that match the anchor bolt spacing.
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Moment Connection


A connection between two members which transfers the moment from one side of the connection to the other side and maintains under application of load the same angle between the connected members that [..]
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Roof jack


An accessory used to cover pipes (such as sewer or furnace pipes) that penetrate the roof panel)
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accessory


A supplementary building product such as doors, windows, skylights, vents, gutter, etc.
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