Mueller Pre-Fab - Manual (Page 103)

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MeTal bUIlDInG TeRMs anD DefInITIons
anchor bolt Plan: A plan view showing the
size, location and projection of all anchor bolts for
the metal building system components, the length
and width of the foundation (which may vary from
the nominal metal building size) . Column reactions
(magnitude and direction) and minimum base plate
dimensions may also be included .
approval Drawings: Approval drawings
may include framing drawings, elevations and
sections through the building as furnished by the
manufacturer for approval of the buyer . Approval by
the buyer affirms that the manufacturer has correctly
interpreted the overall contract requirements for the
metal building system and its accessories, and the
exact location of accessories in the building .
aIsI: The American Iron and Steel Institute .
aIsc: The American Institute of Steel Construction .
aIse: American Iron and Steel Engineers .
aluminum-coated steel: Steel coated with
aluminum for corrosion protection .
anchor bolts: Bolts used to anchor structural
members to a foundation or other support . Usually
refers to the bolts at the bottom of all column
and doorjambs .
architectural Drawing: A drawing that
shows the plan view and/or elevations of the
finished building for the purpose of showing the
general appearance of the building, indicating all
accessory locations .
asce: American Society of Civil Engineers .
astragal: A closure between the two leaves of a
double swing or double slide door to close the joint .
automatic Welding: A welding operation utilizing
a machine to make a continuous, unbroken weld .
auxiliary loads: All specified dynamic live loads
other than the basic design loads which the building
must safely withstand, such as cranes, material
handling systems, machinery, elevators, vehicles,
and impact loads .
awning Window: A window in which the vent or
vents pivot outward about the top edge giving the
awning effect .
aWs: American Welding Society .
base angle: An angle secured to the perimeter of
the foundation to support and close wall panels .
base Plate: A plate attached to the base of a
column that rests on the foundation or other support,
usually secured by anchor bolts .
bay: The space between frame centerlines or
primary supporting members in the longitudinal
direction of the building .
bbc: Basic Building Code (See BOCA) .
beam: A primary member, usually horizontal, that
is subjected to bending loads . There are three types:
simple, continuous and cantilever .
beam and column: A primary structural system
consisting of a series of rafter beams supported by
columns . Often used as the end frame of a metal
building system .
bearing Plate: A steel plate that is set on the top of
a masonry support on which a beam or purlin can rest .
bent: Primary member of a structural system .
bill of Materials: A list of items or components
used for fabrication, shipping, receiving, and
accounting purposes .
bird screen: Wire mesh used to prevent birds from
entering the building through ventilators and louvers .
blind Rivet: A small-headed pin with expandable
shank for joining light gauge metal . Typically used to
attach flashing, gutter, etc .
block or board Thermal Insulation: Rigid
or semi-rigid thermal insulation preformed into
rectangular units .
boca: Building Officials and Code Administrators
International Inc .
bonded Roof: A roof that carries a written
warranty with respect to weathertightness for a
stipulated number of years .