Glossary of Steel Structure Terms
2026-04-27
| English Terminology | |
|---|---|
Engineering and Structures |
Steel Structure |
| Building Steel Structure | |
| Light Steel Structure | |
| Heavy Steel Structure | |
| Portal Frame | |
| Frame Structure | |
| Bent Structure | |
| Space Structure | |
| Truss | |
| Tubular Truss | |
| Space Grid / Grid Structure | |
| Workshop / Factory Building | |
| Warehouse | |
| Gymnasium / Stadium | |
| Bridge Steel Structure | |
Main Components |
Steel Column |
| Steel Beam | |
| Crane Beam | |
| Roof Beam | |
| Purlin | |
| Wall Girt | |
| Brace / Support | |
| Tie Bar | |
| Corner Brace / Knee Brace | |
| Stay Rod / Tension Rod | |
| Diagonal Stay | |
| Strut | |
| Gutter | |
| Canopy | |
| Staircase | |
| Platform | |
| Handrail / Railing | |
Cladding and Envelope Systems |
Color Steel Plate |
| Roof Panel | |
| Wall Panel | |
| Sandwich Panel | |
| Rock Wool Panel | |
| Glass Wool Panel | |
| Profiled Steel Sheet | |
| Floor Decking Sheet | |
| Translucent Panel | |
| Ridge Cap | |
| Closure Plate | |
| Flashing | |
Connections and Joint Accessories |
Bolt |
| Common Bolt | |
| High Strength Bolt | |
| Nut | |
| Washer | |
| Anchor Bolt | |
| Foundation Bolt | |
| Connecting Plate | |
| Stiffener | |
| End Plate | |
| Shim Plate | |
| Base Plate | |
| Flange | |
| Weld | |
| Groove | |
| Shear Stud / Weld Stud | |
Steel Materials and Specifications |
Steel Plate |
| Section Steel | |
| I-Beam | |
| H-Section Steel | |
| Channel Steel | |
| Angle Steel | |
| Square Tube | |
| Round Tube | |
| Rectangular Tube | |
| Seamless Steel Pipe | |
| Galvanized Steel | |
| Stainless Steel | |
| Carbon Steel | |
| Low Alloy Steel | |
| Q235B(S235JR) | |
| Q355B(S355JR) | |
Construction, Fabrication, and Processes |
Detailing / Shop Drawing |
| Prefabrication | |
| Fabrication | |
| Layout / Setting Out | |
| Cutting | |
| Welding | |
| Straightening | |
| Rust Removal | |
| Sand Blasting | |
| Painting / Coating | |
| Primer | |
| Top Coat | |
| Fire Retardant Coating | |
| Transportation | |
| Hoisting / Lifting | |
| Assembly | |
| Installation / Erection | |
| Acceptance / Inspection | |
| Completion | |
Drawings, Documentation, and Costing |
Construction Drawing |
| Shop Drawing | |
| Assembly Drawing | |
| As-Built Drawing | |
| Bill of Materials (BOM) | |
| Bill of Quantity (BOQ) | |
| Budget / Estimation | |
| Code / Specification | |
| Standard | |
| Calculation Report | |
Specialized Terminology |
Main Structure |
| Secondary Structure | |
| Envelope System | |
| Roof System | |
| Wall System | |
| Span | |
| Column Spacing | |
| Storey Height | |
| Deflection | |
| Strength | |
| Stiffness | |
| Stability | |
| Seismic Resistance | |
| Wind Resistance | |
| Corrosion Protection | |
| Fire Protection |
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