A material such as specially treated paper that retards the passage of vapor or moisture into walls, and prevents condensation within the walls. A dump truck makes it easy to transport large quantities of sand, gravel, dirt, etc. Regulations by which local authorities control building construction. Some of the most common admixtures are retarders, chemicals that slow the process of setting of concrete, so that it can be mixed in a concrete plant, and then shipped to the site several hours away in a concrete mixer that rotates the concrete to keep it from. This construction practices and procedures manual is intended to provide a quick field guide to the construction methods to be adopted for the most commonly used construction items included in the specifications this document was prepared by consultants funded by gob through rrmp2 funds. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Protection and care of materials at the building site 204 protection requirements 204.
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A building product which supplements a basic solid panel building such as a door, window, light transmitting panel, roof vent, cupola, soffit, wainscot, overhang, etc. Dictionary of architecture and building construction this page intentionally left blank. Dictionary of architecture and building construction. Building and construction terms dictionary beaufort online. Adit a horizontal or nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel or mine as opposed to a vertical shaft. A dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the.
English vocabulary words for construction espresso english. A separate and individual building, structure, or other constructed real property improvement. Defined termswherever used in the contract documents, the terms listed below will have the meanings ascribed which are applicable to both the singular and the plural thereof. Building regulations and byelaw requirements 2 building construction and construction team i definition, purpose and procedures for building construction ii parties in the construction team. Glossary of common construction contract terms this glossary contains terms and their meanings that frequently are used within the context of contracts and subcontracts in the construction industry. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. The 11member board is appointed by the governor and approved by the legislature for 4year terms. Construction specifications october 2005 do not explain or provide reasons for a requirement. Technical terms abutment or pieris the part of the wall on which the arch rests. Surveying plays an important role in civil engineering, because every construction needs measurements of the land on whic h the constructions will be situated, like buildings, bridges. Individual workers can transport heavy things more easily by using a wheelbarrow.
Pdf dictionary of architecture and building construction oun. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Dave flickinger national roofing contractors association nrca, technical service sec tion, rosemont, illinois. Construction materials and techniques where technical subjects are also discussed. The term civil engineering describes engineering work performed by civilians for.
Technical terms in arches arches building construction. Building engineers differ from one country to another, but are mainly the experts of construction, technology, design, assessment, and. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Construction in which the size of all the building materials is based on a common unit of measure. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. New construction the erection, installation, or assembly of a new asset.
As a former librarian at an architectural library, temporararily engaged in translation and english teaching, i find this resource extremely useful when it comes to checking the language to describe the varied world of architectural features of historical palaces and. Furthermore, the phrases approved by the engineer or accepted by the engineer should be. Building code requirements often control the configuration of the fireplace as well as component sizes. Good building design and construction handbook page 4 forewords yiping zhou director special unit for southsouth cooperation, undp good building design and construction. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Dictionary of building construction glossary of building. The temporary utilities and equipment are also going to be used during the construction of each building. Valley flashing sheet metal that lays in the v area of a roof valley valuation an inspection carried out for the benefit of the mortgage lender to ascertain if a property is a good security for a loan valuation fee th fee paid by the prospective borrower for the.
Brick masonry terms and definitions the constructor. Valley the v shaped area of a roof where two sloping roofs meet. General the work shall be carried out according to these specifications whether specifically mentioned elsewhere or not. Geotechnical structures need anchors to counteract the uplift and other. Aggregates are used in materials such as concrete and are a fundamental part of building foundations. Specifications of building construction civil works.
For the estimate below, only the construction period pertaining to the student life building was considered. Trade of preparing, cutting and fixing timber in building construction. The most uptodate dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. The co officially appoints a service employee as the cor, also called the project manager, to accept or reject a construction contractors work and to provide technicaladministrative project support throughout the contract administration process. No extra in any form will be paid unless it is definitely stated as an item in the bill of quantities. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings. A collection of lists and explanations of abstruse, obsolete, dialectical or technical terms. Construction management ii the technical report performance. Methods of reducing building costs 201 design 201 choice of materials 202 construction 203 chapter 32. Bricks which are specially shaped for capping the exposed top of a wall.
The method adopted for construction and choice of material to be used in the building depends upon a number of factors like character of occupancy, location of site, climate, local materials and funds available. No new building work or alteration of existing structures may be carried out unless these regulations are observed. Home books online engineering dictionary and encyclopedia collection pdf. Lippincott company this glossary gives definitions of many but by. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 8,000 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as. The sound of a jackhammer is so loud that a worker must use earplugs or. A concrete admixture is a chemical that you add to concrete while it is being mixed in order to change the properties of the concrete. Steel building glossary of terms for steel building kits. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars embedded into bedrock. Engineering dictionary and encyclopedia collection in pdf. Dictionary of construction terms pdf books library land.
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