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conventional framing
Framing using conventional joist, beams, columns, masonry walls, etc. instead of framing used in Metal Building construction.
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eave strut
A structural member located at the eave of a building which supports a roof and/or wall panels.
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built-up section
A structural member made up from individual flat plates welded together or any structural metal elements that are welded or bolted together.
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concentrated load
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.
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effective depth
The distance from the centroid of the top chord to the centroid of the bottom chord.
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effective width
The transverse distance indicating the amount of slab that acts in conjuction with the supporting member.
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moment connection
A connection designed to transfer moment as well as axial and shear forces between connecting members.
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tie
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.
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web buckling
The buckling of a web plate.
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aashto
A regulatory organization which governs the design and specifications of highway bridges.
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