Arco Steel Building - Kit Prices and Information

Steel Building Glossary Infographics C "C" Section A member cold-formed from steel coil in the shape of a "C", used primarily in bearing frame endwalls and framed openings. Camber A predetermined curvature designed into structural member to offset the anticipated deflection when load is applied. Canopy Any overhanging or projecting structure with extreme end usually unsupported. Cantilever A projecting beam that is supported and restrained at one end only. Cap Plate 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 To seal and make weather tight joints, seams or voids by filling with waterproofing compound or material. Channel An open-ended "C" shape with no return lips, which may be either cold-formed or hot-rolled. ft Clear Span Building without internal columns. Clip A plate used for fastening several members together. Clip-Angle An angle used for fastening various members together. Closure Strip 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. of Cold-Formed Various shapes such as angles, channels, girts and purlins formed from steel at room temperature. Column 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. Corner Column Corner column (usually a "C" shape) located at the corner of a bearing frame endwall. Corner Trim Preformed color sheet metal trim used to close the junction of side and endwall sheets. Crane Rail Track upon which a top running crane moves (usually hot-rolled A.S.C.E. rails). Crane Runway Beam Support for bridge crane. Curb Raised flashing around a roof accessory to provide water rightness at the roof opening. Curtain Wall Perimeter wall panels which carry only their own weight. Arco Arco Steel Buildings 3300 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 201 Norcross, GA 30092 Toll-Free: 1-800-241-8339 Arco Building Systems, Inc. Email: [email protected] Infographic Created By The Mauldin Group TheMaulDinGroup,Ltd Smart Internet Marketing ---------