8. Glossary
Steel; acier
A metal alloy composed mainly of iron and carbon, produced by the reduction of iron ore, scrap metal and metallurgical coke.
Iron age; Iron age
Historical period between 1200 and 600 B.C., during which the Hittites and Chalybes produced impure iron known as "fire iron".
Caucasus; Caucasus
Region in Asia Minor inhabited by the Hittites and Chalybes.
Cementite; cementite
Particle in cast iron formed by the combination of carbon and iron.
Chalumeaux; blowing tubes
Hollow rods through which air was blown to raise the temperature during iron production.
Charbon de bois; wood charcoal
Raw material used to generate...
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Standards and norms
- Définit les exigences pour la fabrication, l'inspection et la labellisation des produits en acier et en aluminium utilisés dans la construction. - NF EN 1090 -
- Définit les exigences pour les aciers pour la construction métallique. - NF A 35-016 -
- Définit les exigences pour la conception et le calcul des structures en acier. - NF EN 1993-1-1 -
- Définit les exigences pour les aciers de construction...
Regulations
Law of January 3, 1977 on the quality of construction.
Decree of December 30, 1977 on the approval of construction products.
Patents
Patent FR2868471: "Process for manufacturing a stainless steel with a high nickel content and use of this steel".
Patent FR2796378: "Process for manufacturing a steel with high corrosion resistance and use of this steel".
Patent FR2837167: "Process for manufacturing a high fatigue strength steel and use of this steel".
Patent FR2858573: "Process for manufacturing...
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