Gros œuvreLe gros œuvre est l'ensemble des éléments de construction d'un édifice qui lui assure la reprise de tous les efforts subis, soit en permanence (le poids propre de l'édifice), soit temporairement, de manière variable (vent, neige, séisme, tassement du sol) ou même, éventuellement, accidentelle (chocs, incendie). Le gros œuvre rassemble tout ce qui concourt à la solidité, à la stabilité de l'édifice : fondations, murs porteurs, poteaux, poutres, planchers entre les étages, etc.
Structural steelStructural steel is a category of steel used for making construction materials in a variety of shapes. Many structural steel shapes take the form of an elongated beam having a of a specific cross section. Structural steel shapes, sizes, chemical composition, mechanical properties such as strengths, storage practices, etc., are regulated by standards in most industrialized countries. Most structural steel shapes, such as -beams, have high second moments of area, which means they are very stiff in respect to their cross-sectional area and thus can support a high load without excessive sagging.
