Steel Detailing Abbreviations (Starting with “G”)

Here is the list of most common abbreviations Starting with Letter “G” used by a Steel Detailer in Structural Steel Detailing. The list of abbreviations used in a set of structural drawings varies from office to office. Be sure to check the front section of the drawing set for the abbreviations used within.

SI:NOABBREVIATIONDEFENITION
1GGIRDER
2GAGAGE
3GALVGALVANIZED
4GALV STLGALVANIZED STEEL
5GR BMGRADE BEAM
6GCGENERAL CONTRACTOR
7GENGENERAL
8GLU LAMGLUED LAMINATED WOOD
9GLZGLAZING
10GOVTGOVERNMENT
11GRTGGRATING
12GTGROUT
See Also Steel Detailing Abbreviations (Starting with “B”)