structural steel
noun
1
: rolled steel in structural shapes
2
: steel suitable for structural shapes
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According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, 98% of structural steel can be recycled for new uses.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system.
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Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
It had been closed for over a year and underwent railing and structural steel repairs, according to the Beaumont Enterprise.
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Michael Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
Braam said the 900-pound structural steel beam will be hoisted into place in about a week-and-a-half.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Intracoastal Waterway bridge along the road will see several upgrades, including the replacement of its existing deck with a solid aluminum one, paintwork on the structural steel, upgrades to wiring and electrical components, and the replacement of the existing fender system.
—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
It had been closed for over a year and underwent railing and structural steel repairs, according to the Beaumont Enterprise.
—
Michael Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
Braam said the 900-pound structural steel beam will be hoisted into place in about a week-and-a-half.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Structural steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/structural%20steel. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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