structural steel

collocation in English

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structural
adjective
uk
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/us
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the way in which parts of a system or object ...
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steel
noun[U]
uk
/stiːl/us
/stiːl/
a strong metal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure, especially vehicles ...
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(Definition ofstructuralandsteelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Structuralsteelbeams, for instance, have been introduced to minimize the deflection in horizontal slabs, bridging very large spans or projecting in large cantilevers.
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Thestructuralsteelelements are an integral part of the construction process.
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The contractors use special flexible dams made ofstructuralsteelframes covered with plastic sheeting.
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The bulk of thestructuralsteelused is secured here under a similar national rebate arrangement.
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It is important to raise such matters, because we must ask where thatstructuralsteelwill end up.
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It states that opportunities to diversify production intostructuralsteel, motor cycle accessories and so forth are being sought.
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Structuralsteelelements are wholly different from plant, whether the plant is machinery or what one brings in for heating, ventilating and similar needs.
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Nostructuralsteelis required, and only a small amount of timber for doors and flooring has been authorised.
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The working party has completed a number of studies into the use ofstructuralsteelframework for multi-storey buildings.
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Tender difficulties and delay in the delivery ofstructuralsteelhave been encountered.
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That can be done quite easily by using certain methods—saving steel by using reinforced rods instead of heavystructuralsteel.
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It was established after the fire that the unprotectedstructuralsteelcolumns had collapsed long before the fire had burnt out.
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I have no means of estimating the extent to whichstructuralsteelcould be replaced in building generally by reinforced concrete.
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I am told that £10,000,000 worth ofstructuralsteeland plates would amount to about 1,000,000 tons, and that means at least 3,000,000 tons of coal.
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We found that there was a shortage ofstructuralsteel, we found inflation, which was rapidly getting out of hand.
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The contracts for the main block have been let, the foundations have been completed, and thestructuralsteelwork is at present being erected.
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We have attempted to enter thestructuralsteelwork sector.
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I am thinking not only ofstructuralsteeland heavy machinery, but even things like sheets for hotels.
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At present, there is a fairly substantial supply ofstructuralsteelavailable for building of this kind.
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