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Metal Fabrications
This topic includes information related to metal fabrications installed during construction. Metal fabrications are manufactured, standard metal shapes, plates, grates and specialties. Metal...
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Metal Stairs
Metal stairs are an important component of most multi-story buildings and provide a variety of design options. Typical design configurations are straight run, L-shaped, and switch-back. Spiral stair...
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Catwalks
This topic includes information related to catwalks installed during construction. Catwalks are narrow elevated walkways with railings and handrails, which allow building personnel to reach difficult...
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Metal Railings
Metal railing systems are a typical feature of design elements such as stairs, ramps, drop-offs and uneven walkways. Metal railings utilize the same basic structural components as wood railings: a top...
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Metal Gratings
This topic includes information related to metal gratings installed during construction. Metal gratings are floors with repetitive, open spaces. Metal gratings have a bar or plank design that is...
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Metal Floor Plates
This topic includes information related to metal floor plates installed during construction. Metal floor plates are solid floor plates with rough surfaces, treads or small perforated holes. Metal floor...
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Metal Stair Treads and Nosing
This topic includes information related to metal stair treads and nosings installed during construction. Metal stair treads and nosings are fabricated portions of a stairway used for foot traffic from...
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Metal Castings
Metal casting is the process in which metal is melted and poured into molds, where it is allowed to solidify. Metal casting is one of the world’s largest industries, with over 2000 metal casters...
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Formed Metal Fabrications
Formed metal fabrications include column covers, metal panels, and other metal fabrications that are used in the building industry. Through a variety of different processes, most metals can be formed...
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Guardrails: Design Criteria, Building Codes, & Installation
Designing and Installing a Safe SystemAlmost every commercial and public building, whether it is an office building, sports arena, place of worship, or school building, contains a guardrail system....
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