Here is the list of most common abbreviations Starting with Letter “F” 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:NO | ABBREVIATION | DEFENITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F/F | FACE TO FACE |
| 2 | FAB | FABRIC |
| 3 | FACIL | FACILITY |
| 4 | FB | FLAT BAR |
| 5 | FD | FLOOR DRAIN |
| 6 | FDTN | FOUNDATION |
| 7 | FF | FAR FACE |
| 8 | FF EL | FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION |
| 9 | FIN GR | FINISH GRADE |
| 10 | FH | FLAT HEAD |
| 11 | FIN | FINISH |
| 12 | FIN FLR | FINISH FLOOR |
| 13 | FLG | FLANGE |
| 14 | FLR | FLOOR |
| 15 | FLR SK | FLOOR SINK |
| 16 | FOC | FACE OF CONCRETE |
| 17 | FOF | FACE OF FINISH |
| 18 | FOM | FACE OF MASONRY |
| 19 | FOS | FACE OF SLAB |
| 20 | FOS | FACE OF STUD |
| 21 | FOW | FACE OF WALL |
| 22 | FR | FRAME |
| 23 | FRMG | FRAMING |
| 24 | FS | FAR SIDE |
| 25 | FSTNR | FASTENER |
| 26 | FT | FOOT / FEET |
| 27 | FT/LB | FOOT/POUND |
| 28 | FT/LBF | FOOT/POUND FORCE |
| 29 | FTG | FOOTING |
| 30 | FUT | FUTURE |