Nomenclature (Peb)

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Anchor Bolt Plan

A plan view of a building(s) foundations showing all dimensions and sections required to properly
locate the anchor bolts, including the projections of the bolts above the concrete surface, required
recess, etc. Column reactions (magnitude and direction), and base plate dimensions are also
included.
Anchor Bolts
Bolt used to anchor structural members to a concrete floor, foundation or other support. Usually refers
to the bolts at the bottom of all columns and door jambs.
Approval Drawings
Drawings sent to the customer to verify design and dimensions and to verify the sales contract
description of materials and services the manufacturer has agreed to furnish.
Bay
The space between the center lines of frames or primary supporting members in the longitudinal
direction of the building. (Also called Bay Spacing or Bay Length.)
Brace Rods/Cables
Rods or Cables placed diagonally in the roof and walls for the purpose of transferring wind loads to
the foundation and longitudinally stabilizing the building.
Building Width
The lateral width of the building measured from out to out of sidewall steel lines.
Canopy
An overhanging or projecting roof structure, below the eave level, supported at one end only.
Down spots
Coldformed sheet metal section used to carry water from the gutter of a building to the ground or
storm drainage system.
Eave Height
The vertical dimension from the finished floor level to the top of the eave strut.
Eave
A line along the side wall formed by the intersection of the inside faces or planes of the roof and the
sidewall panels.
Erection Drawings
Drawings and erection instructions which identify all the individual components in sufficient detail to
permit the proper assembly of all parts of the metal building system furnished by the seller.
Erection
The onsite assembling of Prefabricated components to form the complete structure.
Fascia
An accessory whose function is to enhance the appearance of a wall and also used to cover the eave
or gable of building.
Flashing
A sheet metal closure used to provide weathertightness in a structure.
Framing
Primary and secondary members (columns, rafters, girts, purlins, brace cables, etc) which when
connected together make up the skeleton of a structure to which the covering can be fastened.
Girt
Secondary horizontal member attached to the main frame columns. Girts normally support wall
panels. It can be z section or c section.
Gutter
Preformed light gauge metal channel at the roof, along the side walls, or in valleys of multigabled
roofs for the collection of rainwater.
Louver
A wall opening provided with slanted blades, fixed or movable, to allow flow of air inside the building.
Mezzanine
An intermediate floor with in a building above the ground floor that occupies all or part of the building
floor area and consists of columns, beams, joists, deck panels and edge trims to receive reinforced
concrete.
Panel
A piece of roof or wall sheeting.
Purlin
A horizontal secondary structural member, bolted to the rafters, which transfers the roof loads from
the roof covering to the primary frames. This is mostly Z section
Ridge Frame
A structural frame consisting of members joined together with rigid (or moment) connection so as to
render the frame stable with respect to imposed loads, without the need for bracing in its plane
Ridge Ventilator
The Ventilator use at the ridge line. RollUp Shutter: A door which opens vertically and is supported
on a shaft or drum and runs along vertical tracks.
RollUp Shutter
A door which opens vertically and is supported on a shaft or drum and runs along vertical tracks.
Roof Extension
An extension of the roof beyond the endwall and / or sidewall of a building. Roof Monitor: Raised
gable, or portion of the main building, located at the ridge, to allow lighting and ventilation.
Roof Monitor
Raised gable, or portion of the main building, located at the ridge, to allowlighting and ventilation.
Sag Rod
A tension member used to limit the movement of a girt or purlin in the direction of its weak axis before
the installation of sheeting.
Sheeting
The exterior cover for a building, generally light gage metal, which has been cold formed into a
configuration having appearance, weatherproofing and structural qualities.
Sky Lights
At translucent panel at the roof/wall to transmit natural light. It is usually made of fiberglass.
Sliding door
A single or double leaf door which opens horizontally by means of overhead trolleys or bottom wheels.
Span
In Preengineered Building distance between interior columns.
Wind Column
A vertical member supporting a wall system designed to withstand horizontal wind loads usually at
end walls.
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