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Lean-To
A structure having only one slope and depending upon another structure for partial support.

 

Length
The dimension of the building measured perpendicular to the main framing from end wall to end wall.

 

Leveling Plate
A steel plate used on top of a foundation or other support on which a structural column can rest.

 

Lift (Crane)
Maximum safe vertical distance through which the hook, magnet or bucket can move.

 

Lifting Devices (Crane)
Buckets, magnets, grabs and other supplemental devices, the weight of which is to be considered part of the rated load, used for ease in handling certain types of loads.

 

Liner Panel
A metal panel attached to the inside flange of the girts or inside of a wall panel.

 

Live Load
Loads that are produced (1) during maintenance by workers, equipment, and materials, and (2) during the life of the structure by movable objects and do not include wind, snow, seismic or dead loads.
See also Roof Live Load or Floor Live Load.

 

Load Indicating Washers
A washer with dimples which flatten when the high strength bolt is tightened. The bolt tension can then be determined by the use of feeler gages to determine the gap between the washer and the bolt head.

 

Longitudinal
The direction parallel to the ridge or sidewall.

 

Longitudinal (Crane)
Direction parallel to the crane runway beams.

 

Louvers
An opening provided with fixed or movable, slanted fins to allow flow of air.

 

Low Rise Building
A description of a class of buildings usually less than 60' eave height. Commonly, they are single story, but do not exceed 4 stories.

 

LRFD
Load and Resistance Factor Design.

 

 

 
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