| gen. | structural shape | строительный профиль (A piece of metal of a standard design used in construction. MHST. The shape of a member especially adapted to structural purposes, esp. in giving the greatest strength with the least material. Hence, Colloq., any steel or iron member of such shape, as channel irons, I beams, T beams, etc., or, sometimes, a column, girder, etc., built up with such members. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] Alexander Demidov) |