This topic includes information related to aluminum joist framing installed during construction. Aluminum joists are horizontal supporting members which carry structural loads above. Aluminum joists are fabricated framing members that are durable, non-corrosive and light weight.

Steel joist framing provides an efficient framing system for supporting floors and ceilings in a wide variety of building types. Steel joists are economical and lightweight with an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio. Since steel joists are lighter than wooden trusses, the size of the supporting structural elements as well as the size of the building's foundation can be reduced for cost efficiency.

This topic includes information related to acoustical metal decking installed during construction. Acoustical metal decking is fabricated steel decking with applied noise reduction and acoustical insulation.

This topic includes information related to steel decking installed during construction. Steel decking is a fabricated, roll formed material which has a ribbed or corrugated profile. It is used in concrete forms, floor and roof assemblies. Assemblies are installed with screws, pneumatically driven pin or welds.

This topic includes information related to metal joists installed during construction. Metal joists are horizontal supporting members which carry the structural loads of floor, ceiling and roof assemblies. Metal joist assemblies are constructed of steel or aluminum joists, bridging, anchors and accessories.

This topic includes information related to structural cabling installed during construction. Structural cabling under tension has exceptional properties which allow its use in applications such as bridges, curtain walls and roofs.

This topic includes information related to wire rope assemblies installed during construction. Wire rope assemblies are non-structural assemblies. They are made from aluminum, steel or stainless steel wire rope and incorporate various types of fittings, including anchors, clamps, loops, carriers, threads and among others.

Manufactured stone masonry, sometimes known as cultured stone or thin stone, refers to a wide variety of synthetic cast stones that are used as a finish veneer in both exterior and interior applications. Stone walls and assemblies have long projected a natural, warm, and earthy feeling. However, the expense of building with natural stone has limited its use to projects with a big budget and a desire for permanence. But manufactured stone, with its realistic-looking design elements, can provide the aesthetics of stone with less material and labor costs and less structural impact.

Cast stone masonry is a refined architectural concrete building unit, manufactured to mimic natural cut stone and used in unit masonry applications. Cast stone can be made from white and/or grey cements, manufactured or natural sands, carefully selected crushed stone, or well graded natural gravels. Mineral coloring pigments are added to achieve the desired color and appearance while maintaining durable physical properties which exceed most natural cut building stones. Cast stone can be made to appear nearly indistinguishable from natural cut limestone, brownstone, sandstone, bluestone, granite, slate, keystone, travertine and other natural building stones.

This topic includes information related to design and construction with corrosion-resistant masonry. Corrosion resistant masonry is resistant to corrosion caused by chemicals and other elements. ASTM C279-10 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units defines three types of resistant masonry.