Here is the list of most common abbreviations Starting with Letter “K” 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 | k | KIP |
| 2 | K | THOUSAND |
| 3 | KB | KNEE BRACE |
| 4 | KCJ | KEYED CONTROL JOINT |
| 5 | KIP | THOUSAND POUNDS |
| 6 | KIP FT | THOUSAND FOOT/POUNDS |
| 7 | KLF | KIPS PER LINEAL FOOT |
| 8 | KO | KNOCK OUT |
| 9 | KOP | KNOCK OUT PANEL |
| 10 | KSF | KIPS PER SQUARE FOOT |
| 11 | KSI | KIPS PER SQUARE INCH |