Key terms, section types, standards and processes used in the Australian steel industry.
A hot-rolled structural steel section with an I-shaped cross-section, wider flanges than a channel, used primarily as horizontal members to carry loads across spans.
A hot-rolled structural steel section with an H-shaped cross-section, designed to carry vertical compressive loads as columns or vertical members.
A tubular steel section with a circular cross-section, used for columns, structural members, and architectural applications.
A tubular steel section with a rectangular cross-section, commonly used for structural framing, purlins, and general construction.
A tubular steel section with a square cross-section, used for columns, posts, and architectural applications.
A C-shaped structural steel section with parallel flanges, used for secondary framing, purlins, and general structural applications.
A corrosion protection process where fabricated steel is immersed in molten zinc to form a durable, metallurgically bonded coating.
The Australian Standard for the design of steel structures, covering member design, connections, stability, fatigue, and fabrication tolerances.
The Australian/New Zealand Standard for hot-rolled structural steel plates, floorplates and slabs, specifying material grades and properties.
The manufacturing of structural steel components in a controlled factory environment before transporting them to site for assembly.
A document certifying the chemical composition and mechanical properties of steel, confirming compliance with the specified standard.
A documented procedure specifying the parameters and methods for a particular welding operation, ensuring consistent quality.
