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2. Composite construction - Wikipedia

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   A composite steel deck combines the tensile strength of steel with the compressive strength of concrete to improve design efficiency and reduce the material necessary to cover a given area. Additionally, composite steel decks supported by composite steel joists can span greater distances between supporting elements and have reduced live load ...

3. Steel frame - Wikipedia

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   Steel frame structure Rectangular steel frame, or "perimeter frame" of the Willis building (at right) contrasted against the diagrid frame at 30 St Mary Axe (at center), in London. Steel frame is a building technique with a " skeleton frame" of vertical steel columns and horizontal I-beams , constructed in a rectangular grid to support the ...

4. List of building materials - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of building materials. Many types of building materials are used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures . These categories of materials and products are used by architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects .

5. Cold-formed steel - Wikipedia

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   Examples of cold-formed steel that would not be considered framing includes metal roofing, roof and floor deck, composite deck, metal siding, and purlins and girts on metal buildings. Framing members are typically spaced at 16 or 24 inches on center, with spacing variations lower and higher depending upon the loads and coverings.

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7. Structural steel - Wikipedia

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   Metal deck and open web steel joist receiving spray fireproofing plaster, made of polystyrene-leavened gypsum. Steel loses strength when heated sufficiently. The critical temperature of a steel member is the temperature at which it cannot safely support its load [citation needed]. Building codes and structural engineering standard practice ...

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   That means the cost for a professional to come to your home and inspect your unit (anywhere from $150 to $500, Consumer Reports estimates) can pay off in the long run. Consider investing in a ...

9. Factbox-What are 'ghost guns' like the one found with ... - AOL

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   Also included are drill bits and jigs that allow the purchaser to mill the frame with a simple drill press that can cost less than $100. **The guns can be made by 3-D printing.