structural steel

American  

noun

1. the variety of steel shapes rolled for use in construction.

2. a steel having a composition suitable for such shapes.

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structural steel British  

noun

1. a strong mild steel used in construction work

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Etymology

Origin of structural steel

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The fountain “contains deteriorated concrete, corroded structural steel and hazardous materials and its mechanical and electrical systems are beyond repair,” Goodwin said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"According to the assessment of experts at Finnish Customs, the structural steel in question falls under the EU's sectoral sanctions," it said.

From Barron's

The prices of plumbing, utilities and structural steel framing have all increased, according to Statistics Canada data.

From BBC

The set is held up by 260 tons of structural steel and backed inside with 4,400 square feet of catwalks.

From Los Angeles Times

Passports cover structural steel, in-situ and precast concrete, and the raised access floor.

From BBC