The process of building construction thus involves an understanding of. This layer cannot support the weight of the building, so the loads of the building have to bypass this layer and be transferred to the layer of stronger soil or rock that is below the weak layer. Evaluation of construction methods andor materials to determine which have the net result of reducing costs, consistent with specified performance, reliability, maintainability, aesthetic, safety, and security criteria. Anchorsrock anchors rock anchors resist forces by means of corrosion protected steel bars embedded into bedrock. Martinez 1 fletcher construction, port vila, vanuatu, so uth pacific. Top related terms for construction are building, edifice and in some cases.
Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. This index ranges from 0 to 1, 0 being total lack of blinding, 1 being complete blinding and 0. 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 furnace. Before the oversite concrete is laid it is usual to blind the top surface of the hardcore. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. The project shall be described on the purchase order the po.
Density represents the degree of compactness of material. A manhole of such depth that an access shaft to the chamber is unnecessary. Types of foundations in building construction understand. Building terms and construction jargon can be bewildering.
Blinding designing buildings wiki share your construction industry knowledge. All trades which have a part in the construction of a building eg carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electricity, heating. Catalogue of house building construction systems 1960. Brick veneer a vertical facing of brick lay against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction. The dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. In construction, blinding is a base layer of weak concrete or sand that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working surface. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf usable square footage within a physical space measured from finished wall to finished wall. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the blinding knife, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Aggregate brick bricks cement concrete dampproof membrane door drywall foundations ground lintel membrane mortar properties of bricks rock soils wall. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy.
Mar 07, 2017 the dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. 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. Two or more interconnected structural components combined to meet a specific function or design requirement. Density of construction materials are its mass per unit volume of materials. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. Scheduling, estimating, project construction management, contract administration, and construction claims terminology for engineering and construction projects a quick reference guide of the most commonly used terms with short definitions.
Typical assemblies are roof trusses, wall frames, and doors including their frames. If the upper bound of the confidence interval ci of bi is below 0. Investigators undertaking clinical trials are recommended to explicitly describe the methods of blinding they used. Addendum addenda written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. Cryptography stack exchange is a question and answer site for software developers, mathematicians and others interested in cryptography.
It serves to isolate the structure andor users above it from the soil below, and also to provide a stable, potentially flat surface above. Primarily used in construction for chests and closet linings for its mothproof value. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Bound aggregate is an aggregate which is coated and bound with a. Contractor agrees to perform all obligations described in the purchase order documents and to furnish all tools, equipment, labor, supplies, supervision and material necessary to perform and complete, in a good and workmanlike manner, the work described in the purchase. Researchers should strive to blind participants, surgeons, other practitioners, data collectors, outcome adjudicators, data analysts and any other individuals involved in the trial.
Having a maximal visual acuity of the better eye, after correction by refractive lenses, of onetenth normal vision or less 20200 or less on the snellen test. Defined terms wherever 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. A construction where the external and internal walls are built of brick. Row of arches, free standing and supported on piers or columns. Cabinet layout a cabinet layout is a design or footprint of your kitchen or bath showing the proposed locations of your cabinets. The purpose of this is to prevent the wet concrete. Towards a proposal for assessment of blinding success in. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and students. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Blinding definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Blinding cryptography, a technique by which an agent can provide a service to i. In commercial construction, bolts which fasten columns, girders or other members to concrete or masonry such as bolts used to anchor sills to masonry foundation.
Elements of construction food and agriculture organization of the. Each cabinet is normally designated by its width and style such as base, wall, or vanity. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Often used on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been. Systems, under the terms of reference, a small house is defined as a single family.
Jan 15, 2019 traditional beam foundation building install iron bars for beam column, house constructionpart1. 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. An addendum is generally issued by the owner to the. Works shall be carried out in compliance with the drawing and project specifications. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse.
Adit a horizontal or nearly horizontal entrance to a tunnel or mine as opposed to a vertical shaft. The highest point of the internal surface of a pipe or conduit at any crosssection. Blinding is an important aspect of any trial done in order to avoid and prevent conscious or unconscious bias in the design and execution of a clinical trial. Dictionary of construction terms pdf books library land. Construction terms and conditions doing business with. Blinding is an important methodologic feature of rcts to minimize bias and maximize the validity of the results. Traditional beam foundation building install iron bars for. Blinding construction terms, glossary of building construction. Performed or made without the benefit of background information that might.
Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Row of arches, freestanding and supported on piers or columns. Variation an amendment which usually has an associated cost saving or cost addition made to the agreed building contract. Angle iron a piece of iron that forms a right angle and is used to span openings and support masonry at the openings. Blinding, or masking, is a crucial method for reducing bias in randomized clinical trials. Slabongrade is the term for a concrete slab cast on the ground surface. Traditional beam foundation building install iron bars. Brace an inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for. Scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management, contract administration, and construction claims terminology for. An access street with a blind end usually in the form of a turning space for vehicles. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full. The grammatically incorrect use of installing blinds.
Density is also called as unit weight of substance. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Geotechnical structures need anchors to counteract the uplift and other. 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. A thin layer, usually around 50 mm 2 inches thick, of blinding is poured over the hardcore, sealing in the underlying material and levelling off the surface. The joints in new brickwork are raked out about 20 mm deep when the mortar has gone off sufficiently and before it has set hard and the joints are pointed as scaffolding is struck, that is taken down. Remodeling and construction glossary of terms interior doors terms and definitions solid core door this type of door has a dense interior rather than being hollow or constructed with paper fillers. Found on edges of moldings, doors, shelves, and in cabinet construction. The area below the hearth of a fireplace, which collects the ashes.
Concrete foundation systems and footings 1 allen p. Contractor agrees to perform all obligations described in the purchase order documents and to furnish all tools, equipment, labor, supplies, supervision and material necessary to perform and complete, in a good and workmanlike manner, the work described in the purchase order, which shall hereinafter be referred to as the work, within the time set forth below and in. It is expressed in kgm3 or lbft3 and shows compactness of building material. Abandonmenta willful decision by the contractor suspending the progress of the work for an uninterrupted period of three 3 or more consecutive days excluding. Glossary of commonly used construction terms anchorsrock. Blinding definition of blinding by the free dictionary. Michael mccormick p a g e 3 a acoustics the size, shape, and absorption materials that affect the noise transmission and sound level of a room. Sep 24, 2015 the dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry.
Traditional beam foundation building install iron bars for beam column, house constructionpart1. A system of sewers and ancillary works to convey sewage from its point of origin to a treatment works or the place of disposal. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. To evaluate the suitability of the proposed construction sequence in terms excavation speed, pouring of blinding concrete in time to prevent soaking of the. Standard terms and conditions for construction services recitations whereas, the mashantucket pequot tribal nation, a federally recognized indian tribe 25 usc 1751 mptn, desires to engage the contractor to perform certain services relating to the project. Blinding punishment metaphorical and extended uses of same.
Density of construction materials in kgm3 and lbft3. Scheduling, estimating, projectconstruction management. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and. Ci does not cover the null value, the study is regarded as lacking blinding.
Mortar jointing and pointing construction terms, glossary. If you are busy carrying out research for your building project, youve probably already been bombarded by dozens of new words and phrases. Addendum a supplemental document, which is issued after the bid documents have been distributed to potential bidders, but before the final bids are. There are lots of specialist, technical words and legal requirements involved with carrying. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Construction terms and conditions doing business with the. Building construction glossary paladin risk management.
Dictionary of construction terms civil engineering community. Aci concrete terminology american concrete institute. Blinding concrete is a layer of usually lower grade, possibly unreinforced concrete placed on the ground. A sharp edge formed when two planes or surfaces meet. Osha dictionary construction industry terms espanol a ingles. Pile foundations are used in the following situations. Bound aggregate is an aggregate which is coated and bound with a cementitious. Drains and sewers terms definitions the constructor. Blinding is a procedure in which one or more parties in a trial are kept unaware of which treatment arms participants have been assigned to, in other words, which treatment was received. Blinding is unequivocally more difficult to incorporate in trials of surgical interventions than in trials of medical therapies. Having a maximal visual acuity of the better eye, after correction by refractive lenses, of onetenth normal. In construction, blinding is a base layer of weak concrete or sand that is laid above a layer of hardcore to provide a clean, level and dry working.
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