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NET AREA
The net area of a section is the gross area less deductions for holes.
NETURAL AXIS (ELASTIC)
An axis passing through the centroid of the section normal to the plane of bending.
NORTH LIGHT ROOF TRUSS
Asymmetrical pitched roof truss, with glazing on the steeper slope.
NOTCH
A fabrication process to cut away a small section of one member to ensure a connection to be made to another member of the same size or to maintain level flanges.
'N' GIRDER
Parallel chord lattice frame with internal panels formed with verticals and single diagonal tension members in each panel.
NUT
Hexagonal part of a fastener assembly which has been drilled and tapped to screw on to the shank of the fastener.

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