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An assemblage of rafters and columns that support the secondary framing members and transfer loads directly to the foundation. This is also sometimes referred to as a Bent. |
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A structural assembly which provides for the overall stability of the building and receives wind loads from more than one surface. Examples include shear walls, diaphragms, rigid frames and space structures. |
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A party who designs and fabricates a Metal Building System. |
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An engineer employed by a manufacturer who is in responsible charge of the structural design of a Metal Building System fabricated by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's engineer is typically not the Engineer of Record. |
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Anything constructed of materials such as bricks, concrete blocks, ceramic blocks and concrete. |
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Any material which is used to seal cracks, joints or laps. Also referred to as Sealant, Caulk or Ropeseal. |
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MBMA was founded in 1956 by a group of companies that developed an innovative way of designing, manufacturing and marketing buildings. Since its inception, MBMA s main ingredients for success have been demonstrated through defining and promoting the common interests of metal building systems manufacturers, and facilitating the consolidation of resources to investigate the current challenges and opportunities confronting the industry. In addition, MBMA has provided engineering leadership though the many research programs that are sponsored yearly. This research is used to improve the efficiency and quality of metal building and roofing systems, and elevate the state-of-the-art technology used to produce them. |
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Average height of roof above ground. |
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A complete integrated set of mutually dependent components and assemblies that form a building including primary and secondary framing, covering and accessories, and are manufactured to permit inspection on site prior to assembly or erection. |
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An intermediate level between floor and ceiling occupying a partial area of the floor space. |
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Cranes with service classification E and F as defined by CMAA. |
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The tendency of a force to cause rotation about a point or axis. |
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A connection designed to transfer moment as well as axial and shear forces between connecting members. |
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A physical property of a member, which helps define strength and deflection characteristics. |
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A method of placing concrete grade beam and floor slab together to form the building foundation without forming and placing each separately. |
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A crane that travels on a single runway beam, usually a "S" or "W" beam. |
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Buildings consisting of more than one gable across the width of the building. |
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Buildings consisting of more than one span across the width of the building. Multiple gable buildings and single gable buildings with interior columns are examples. |
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A crane which has two or more girders for supporting the lifted load. |
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