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| FAYING SURFACE |
| The contact surfaces of a HSFG bolted connection. |
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| FITTINGS |
| Fabricated items, angles, plates, attached to the structural members of the frame. (Cleats, end plates gusset.) |
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| FLAME CLEANING |
| Method of removing rust and scale from a steel surface by the application of a flame torch |
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| FLANGE PLATE |
| Plate fastened to a plate of a H section either to from a compound section or part of a space connection. |
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| FLAT |
| Steel plate. |
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| FLOOR |
| Horizontal load bearing construction spanning between supports. |
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| FORCE |
| A vector quantity which tends to change the condition of rest of a rigid body. |
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| FORMWORK |
| Temporary construction to constrain wet concrete until set. |
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| FOUNDATION |
| That part of the structure that transmits building loads below ground level (concrete block, pile strip foundation). |
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| FRAMEWORK |
| Fabricated members connected together to form a structure. |
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| FACTORED LOAD |
| A specified load multiplied by the relevant partial factor. |
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| FAILURE |
| The inability of a member to carry its designated load by reason of excessive deformation or collapse. |
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| FALL ROOF |
| Vertical dimension per unit length across a roof to provide natural drainage. |
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| FAYING SURFACE |
| A common interface between parts in a high strength friction grip bolted joint. |
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| FALSEWORK |
| Temporary framework to assist the erection of permanent structure. |
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| FASTENERS |
| General term for bolts, nuts and washers used in connections. |
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| FILLET WELD |
| Damage to a member caused by repeated application of stresses that are insufficient to cause failure by a single application. |
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| FINISH |
| Procedure or decorative material applied to steel members. |
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| FINISHED LEVEL |
| Final level specified for parts of the structure. |
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| FIRE RESISTANCE |
| The ability of a member or frame to withstand exposure to fire up to collapse, measured against time. |
