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Complete list of Terms and Definitions for Building Tech Final

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Soldier vertical brick
Stretcher a horizontal brick
Course horizontal row of brick
Wythe vertical column of brick
Equilibrium counteractive arches (Horizontal thrusts against each other)
Torsion A twisting force is
ASTM international establishes specifications for materials and methods of construction for the U.S.
Sequential Construction frequently associated with design/bid/build construction
Rowlock brick turned at an angle
Takip-Silipan The Filipino term for riser
Fortification The wall of Intramuros is
15 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser equals 6 ΒΌ " how many risers will there be between two floors having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
Hip roof roof sloped on 4 sides
Bed joint the joint under the wythe
Collar joint the joint between two wythes
Underpinning helps foundation to be level- strengthens and stabilizes foundations of existing buildings
LEED Leadership in energy and environmental design. Green globes: Green home-building guidelines.
Crosslot bracing temporary steal wide-flange columns that are driven into the earth by a pile driver at points where braces will cross
Bolada The Filipino term for projection is
Casein A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is
Rodapis The Filipino term for baseboard is
Girder The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is called
Weathered Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is
Aluminum Coating Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having standard corrugation are coated both sides with
Excavation scrapes the unnecessary soil to reach the good foundation soil
Non-Bearing wall which carry no load from above
Portland Cement lime, talcum, chemical reaction for concrete (super hard)
Cruck Frame (old style framing) Large timbers spanning multiple floors with framing attached to those-often from whole bent trees. Today we use glue-lam beams for use in longer span buildings (rigid frames exert horizontal thrust
Cavity Wall prevents water from reaching the interior of the building by interposing hollow spaces between the wythes of the wall
knots are places where branches joined the trunk. This reduces the strength of the piece of lumber, make more difficult to cut and shape.
Soffit the underside of the roof overhang under there is an opening to let moisture escape from the attic so there is no condensation or rotting in the attic
15mm Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of
0.90m The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors is
Expansion Joint Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be provided with
Kostilyahe The Filipino term for ceiling joist is
Poleva The Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Shear Wall A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall
Tahilan The Filipino term for top chord is
Chalking A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs. It is called
Backset The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder
Sinturon The Filipino term for collar plate is
Pabalagbag The Filipino term for horizontal stud is
Biga The Filipino term for concrete beam is
Plumb Bob A vertical line check uses a
Height of tree determines how wide its roots underground go
International residential code (IRC) simplified model code specifically addressing the construction of detached one and two family homes and townhouses of limited size.
Slurry wall soupy clay mixture; is form of excavation only if it becomes part of the permanent foundation of the building
Sheathing covers framing with a layer of joined boards or panels
Master format is used as the outline for construction specifications for the vast majority of large construction projects. Ex: Construction cost data, most trade associations. (organized into 50 divisions-further divided into sections)
Header the short end of a brick is viewed
Coffer dam exclude water "Tank to pump water out"
Certified wood comes from forests that are managed for their long-tem ecological sustainability and economic viability. * Most widely recognized "Forest stewardship council" (FSC)
Chord A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist bending is a
Control Joint Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls are known as
Composite Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of load is
Sheet Piling A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation, etc. i
Batter Boards The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and excavation lines are called
Spirit Level Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check is called
Batten A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the same plane is a
Space Frames For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) of over 150 ft., these structures are suggested economical solutions
Mission Tile A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down is a
Soil Bearing Pressure A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building
Bearing Wall A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame is called
Wood Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical regions at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be minimized by the use of
Hip Rafter Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
L Hook Bolt What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
King Size Brick covers more area with fewer brick. Design-Bid-Build process- owner contracts with two entities and design and construction responsibilities remain divided between these two throughout the project.
Laminated strand lumber made from shredded wood strands coated with adhesive.
Soil Mixing a technique used to add a modifying substance to the soil and blending it in place
"Dried in" is when sheeting and roofing felt is applied to the
Bearing walls which serve to carry floors or roofs above
Pit Dwelling a dwelling below ground level with the roof supported by little framing/beams
Post tensioned masonry walls Utilizing high strength steel threaded rods or flexible tendons rather than conventionally reinforced with ordinary vertical reinforcing bars.
Plywood made up of thin layers of wood veneer glued together.
Balloon Framing A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor joints is known as
3.69m The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a total rise of 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser is 7 7/8", therefore, the stringer length is
Load Bearing Wall Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight
Beam Blocking The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam is known as
8" Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is
Clamp Nail A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together is
Knob Bolt A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key is a
Flashing Material It is necessary to provide _______ to turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar materials come together.
Laminated veneer lumber is made from thin wood, in appearance to plywood except without crossbands
Thermal Properties where sun heats on side of the wall making the inside cooler during the day and retains warmth at night making the inside of the wall warmer (does this because of the density of the adobe or compacted earth block)
cradle to grave Each step of the building life cycle is known as cradle to grave which is part of sustainability process.
Flemish Bond A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
A tool for testing and framing work Steel square is a
Columns, splices, materials, lot Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by architects in planning and design of buildings
24 hours The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete footing
1,098 bf The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1") x 4"(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1" x 4" x 16" and the effective width is 3.5" , the total board feet needed is
Pan Tile A roofing tile which has the shape of an "S" laid on its side is a
Concrete masonry unit (CMU) Comes in modules; cells inside used to put reinforcement
Reinforced concrete and high grade steel The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are
A tool for guiding or testing the horizontal and vertical level Level tool is a
Framing Plan-a plan for where and what size pieces go where for joists, openings, headers, trimmers,
Porous concrete, glass fibers, guilt materials These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials used in buildings
Sill Seal-(treated wood, roofing felt, etc) keeps water away from studs and sole platFloor joists act like studs in a wall but are parallel to the earth and the crosspieces at the ends of the joists are called headers, rim joists or band joists.
the slab is being supported by two parallel beams A one-way concrete slab are used when