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Accessory
A building product that supplements a basic solid panel building such as a door, window, skylight,
ventilator, etc.
Active
(Metallurgy) A metal that will corrode in the presence of moisture and a “noble” metal (See Galvanic Action and Galvanic Series Chart in this Glossary).
Agricultural Building
A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other
horticultural products. Such structure shall not include habitable or occupiable spaces, spaces in which
agricultural products are processed, treated or packaged; nor shall an agricultural building be a place of
occupancy by the general public.
AISC
American Institute of Steel Construction
AISE
Association of Iron and Steel Engineers
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute
Aluminum
A corrosion resistant metallic element. Aluminum alloy coated sheet is often used for metal roofing and
wall panels.
Aluminum Coated Steel
Steel coated with aluminum for corrosion resistance.
