"C" Section
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A member cold-formed from
steel coil in the shape of a "C", used primarily in bearing
frame endwalls and framed openings. |
Camber
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A predetermined curvature
designed into structural member to offset the anticipated
deflection when load is applied. |
Canopy
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Any overhanging or
projecting structure with extreme end usually unsupported.
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Cantilever
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A projecting beam that is
supported and restrained at one end only. |
Cap Plate
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A plate located at the top
of a column or end of a beam for capping the exposed end of the
member. Used for pinned conditions. |
Caulk
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To seal and make weather
tight joints, seams or voids by filling with waterproofing
compound or material. |
Chalking
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A process by which finishes
develop a loose powdery surface resulting from decomposition of
the binder, principally through the action of ultraviolet rays.
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Channel
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An open-ended "C" shape with
no return lips, which may be either cold-formed or hot-rolled.
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Clear Span
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Building without internal
columns. |
Clip
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A small fastening device,
usually of metal, designed to hold a panel or component in
place. |
Clip-Angle
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An angle used for fastening
various members together. |
Closure Strip
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Sealant material formed to
match either inside or outside wall or roof panel configuration,
used at base, eave, rake or accessory locations to provide
closure against the elements. |
Coating
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A liquid, liquifiable or
mastic composition that, after application as a thin layer, is
converted to a solid protective, decorative or functional
adherent film. |
Cold-Formed
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Various shapes such as
angles, channels, girts and purlins formed from steel at room
temperature. |
Column
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A vertical structural
member. |
Continuous
Girt or Purlin |
Girt or purlin that overlaps
at columns or frames to form a continuous member. |
Continuous
Ridge Vent |
10' long roof ventilator
located along roof peak line. |
Coping
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The top course or cover of a
wall, usually made sloping to carry off the water. |
Corner Column
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Corner column (usually a "C"
shape) located at the corner of a bearing frame endwall.
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Corner Trim
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Preformed color sheet metal
trim used to close the junction of side and endwall sheets.
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Corrosion
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The electrochemical
degradation of metals due to reaction with their environment.
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Crane Rail
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Track upon which a top
running crane moves (usually hot-rolled A.S.C.E. rails).
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Crane Runway
Beam |
Support for bridge crane.
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Curb
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Raised flashing around a
roof accessory to provide water rightness at the roof opening.
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Curtain Wall
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Perimeter wall panels which
carry only their own weight. |
Certification
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A written declaration that a
particular product or service complies with stated criteria. In
specific use, it is necessary to include the scope and
limitations of the certifications; usually it is provided by the
manufacturer, producer or vendor. |