Grating Terminology.
A load bearing member spanning between supports.
A member fixed perpendicular to the load bearing bars.
A bar or section fixed to the edge of a flooring panel flush with the top of the load bearing bars.
A bar section, of greater depth than the load bearing bar, fixed to the edge of a flooring panel and projecting below the underside.
The overall dimension of a flooring panel parallel with the load bearing bars. (This dimension is always referred to as “length”, even if it is shorter than the width.)
The overall dimension of a flooring panel measured perpendicular to the load bearing bars.
The distance centre to centre of load bearing bars or transverse bars.
A slip resistant member attached to the front of a stair tread or flooring panel.
A flat bar welded to a flooring panel projecting above the top of the load bearing bars.
A plate welded to a stair tread for fixing to a stringer.