57 glossary of basic concepts in architecture terms
In this glossary, definitions, examples, and images of some concepts related to architecture will be given.
Air-entrained concrete
Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot. These air pockets relieve internal pressure on the concrete by providing tiny chambers for water to expand into when it freezes
Example: concrete with built-in air serves to release pressure and increase resistance when drying
en: Concreto con aire incorporado
Architectural concrete
Architectural concrete refers to concrete that while providing an aesthetic finish to the building also serves a structural function. Decorative concrete typically refers to concrete flatwork or building elements such as panels, that while enhanced with texture or color, are not structural building members.
Example: the architectural concrete shows the natural building to improve the design
en: hormigón arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Asphalt Concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction of roads, highways, airports, parking lots, and many other types of pavement. It is commonly called simply asphalt or blacktop.
Example: Asphalt
en: hormigón asfáltico
Axis
It is a straight line that joins two points in which spaces and forms can be organized in a regular way, in addition to the fact that this induces the appearance of different perspectives along the route, said line or axis can become imaginary or invisible.
Example: straight line
en: Eje
Backup Wall
Common interior walls (backup walls) are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry. Critical components in masonry veneers exposed to moisture include: Drainage cavity behind veneer wythe
Example: a backing wall is placed to help the structure to have better resistance to living loads
en: Muro de respaldo
Brick courses
A course is a layer of the same unit running horizontally in a wall. It can also be defined as a continuous row of any masonry unit such as bricks, concrete masonry units (CMU), stone, shingles, tiles, etc.
Example: facade wall
en: cursos de ladrillo
Cellular concrete
Cellular concrete is a lightweight cement-based material, containing many gas bubbles evenly distributed in the volume, produced by blending and maturing of a mixture of cement, filler, water, agent generating cells.
Example: Moreover, our cellular concrete provides excellent insulation, reducing the risk of fire.
en: Hormigón celular
Colored concrete
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors
Example: Awarded for the museum: colored concrete gives the perfect look.
en: hormigón coloreado
Concrete Block
A concrete block is one of several precast concrete products used in construction. The term precast refers to the fact that the blocks are formed and hardened ...
Example: we use concrete block to more easily fill the walls, without the need for columns
en: Bloque de concreto
Cured concrete
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
Example: at the end of the work, we cure the concrete to give greater resistance
en: hormigón curado
Dovetail insert
a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other. verb. fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail. type of: fit. make fit.
Example: we place a type of mooring, also called as "dovetail insertion"
en: Inserto de cola de milano
Edge
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface; a place or part farthest away from the center of something.
Example: "An example of edge is the area right before a cliff begins"
en: Borde
Exposed concrete
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building.
Example: The monument consists of an exposed concrete slab symbolizing the expansion of construction.
en: Concreto expuesto
Gravity Load
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure. These loads simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model. When you define a gravity load, you specify the gravitational components of the load in each coordinate direction.
Example: we always count in the work the load of gravity at the time of planning the work
en: Carga de gravedad
Green concrete
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: we want a natural type cas, to use green concrete in it and give something more alive
en: hormigón verde
Hanging off
To fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; To be suspended from something
Example: the sign hangs on the house
en: Colgando de
Horizontal mortar joints
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks, concrete blocks, or glass blocks, that are filled with mortar or grout.
Example: Concave Mortar Joint
en: Juntas de mortero horizontales
Insulating concrete
Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs.
Example: we use insulating concrete to allow the interior temperature to be comfortable
en: hormigón aislante
Ladder-Type Systems
Ladder system means two main air lines, generally one each side of the railway tracks, cross connected at regular intervals and able to be fed from any direction.
Example: places the brick in ladder system for greater efficiency in the work
en: Sistemas tipo escalera
Landmark
an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.
Example: the Eiffel Tower
en: Hito/ Punto de referencia
Laterally
of or relating to the side a lateral view. 2 : situated on, directed toward, or coming from the side the lateral branches of a tree. 3 : extending from side to side the lateral axis of an airplane.
Example: that milestone is a point of reference because many people meet it and locate it
en: Lateralmente
Masonry Ties
Wall ties, sometimes called ‘brick ties’, are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit. Hidden from view after construction, wall ties play a vital role in ensuring the stability of a building.
Example: the masonry moorings we have to use for the assembly of the slab
en: Lazos de albañilería
Metal cannel
A metal channel is a roll formed metal strip that has been shaped into a tube or a U, J, or C shape for industrial and manufacturing use.
Example: It is used in walls of structures such as garage.
en: Canal metálico
Metal decking
Metal decking is corrugated metal sheeting that's used as a structural roof deck or composite floor deck.
Example: Most often it is covered with concrete to form floor or ceiling slabs.
en: Plataforma de metal
Metal framing
Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components.
Example: Stadiums, bridges and some monuments are structures made of metal.
en: estructura metálica
Metal grating
Steel Bar Grating. An open grid assembly of metal bars, in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars
Example: In the streets you can find metal grids, they are placed in spaces so that rainwater drains and the streets are not flooded.
en: Rejilla metálica
Metal panel
Metal is a hard substance such as iron , steel , gold , or lead.
Example: It can be any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.), it is used in structures and also as coatings.
en: panel metalico
Metal rod
Metal rods are metals and alloys designed in the pattern of round bars or rod, rectangular or flat bars, square bars, hexagons, and other patterns of bar stock.
Example: Metal rods can be seen in reinforcements such as castles, concrete dalas, etc.
en: varilla metalica
Metal roofing
Since metal roofing begins as a metal coil or sheet, it has the ability to be formed and cut into many different shapes, sizes, and lengths.
Example: the ceilings of a cafeteria or a roof.
en: Techos metálicos
Metal stud
Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components.
Example: They are observed in the dividing walls of the houses of the USA.
en: Perno metálico
Metal tubing
Metal tube (tubing) is made of metallic elements or alloys and is designed for specific industrial applications.
Example: It is used in the structural and industrial field.
en: : Tubería metálica
Multi-Story
of a building. : having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: use several floors of bark until lleagar a dal of sawdust
en: Varios pisos
node
a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point.
Example: the roundabout of coquimatlan
en: nodo
Plot
A plot plan is an architectural drawing that shows all the major features and structures on a. piece of property
Example: the vitropisos are the best example of a plot since they have a certain pattern
en: trama
Porous concrete
Pervious concrete (also called porous concrete, permeable concrete, no fines concrete and porous pavement) is a special type of concrete with a high porosity used for concrete flatwork applications that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass directly through, thereby reducing the runoff from a site and allowing groundwater recharge.
Example: use porous concrete for the sidewalks and more if you put color
en: hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and lifted into place ("tilt up"). In contrast, cast-in-place concrete is poured into site-specific forms and cured on site
Example: we order prefabricated hormiggon to revenbder it in the store
en: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
Prestressed concrete is a form of concrete used in construction. It is substantially "prestressed" (compressed) during production, in a manner that strengthens it against tensile forces which will exist when in service
Example: the pressed concrete serves very well as decoration on the sidewalks or facades of planters
en: Hormigón pretensado
Reinforced concrete
reinforced concrete, concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.
Example: when straining the slab, it can be called, armed ormigon
en: Concreto reforzado
Relief Angle
A Side Relief Angle is an angle between the part of the flanks of a cutting tool below the cutting edge and a plane perpendicular to the base
Example: we use relief angle to improve quality and support the structure
en: Ángulo de alivio
Routes an circulation
In particular, circulation routes are the pathways people take through and around buildings or urban places. Circulation is often thought of as the 'space between the spaces', having a connective function, but it can be much more than that
Example: circulation road
en: Rutas y circulación
Steel angle
Steel Angles are the most basic type of roll-formed steel.
Example: They are used in buildings to provide solid frameworks.
en: angulo de acero
Steel beam
A steel beam is a structural steel product that is made to support heavy loads.
Example: Steel bridges have beams to support the stresses and weight of cars.
en: viga de acero
Steel column
A steel column is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support.
Example: The foundations on which the roofs of the schools sit are steel columns.
en: columna de acero
Steel framing
it is called Light Steel Framing, to differentiate this system from the Steel Frame, which is a construction technique that uses a skeleton of columns and beams of "heavy" steel profiles called IPN profiles that made and make the construction of skyscrapers possible.
Example: houses that are built with a steel frame
en: Estructura de acero
Steel joist
Steel joists are open web lightweight steel trusses consisting of parallel chords and a triangulated web system, proportioned to span between bearing points. There are five main components: a top chord, bottom chord, end web, bearing seat, and interior web members.
Example: In the roofs of the courts or public areas we can observe the system of steel joists.
en: vigueta de acero
Steel member
support that is a constituent part of any structure or building. beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction. bracing, brace - a structural member used to stiffen a framework.
Example: Parts or beams that can generate tension.
en: miembro de acero
Steel plate
Steel Plate, or structural steel is simply steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product.
Example: Can be seen in industrial-type structures and surface coatings.
en: placa de acero
Steel reinforcement
Steel reinforcement are steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete.
Example: Dice, beams and columns have reinforcing steel.
en: refuerzo de acero
Steel reinforcing
Steel reinforcement are steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete.
Example: Dice, beams and columns have reinforcing steel.
en: acero de refuerzo
Steel rod
Steel rods, called rebars, placed in the lower portion of a concrete slab prevent that slab from cracking when subjected to that tensile bending force.
Example: It is used as reinforcement in concrete reinforcement.
en: varrilla de acero
Steel sections
Steel sections are the bread and butter of steel fabrication. Designers, architects and engineers choose different sections for their aesthetics and structural qualities – their choices determined by size, weight and profile. Steel is extremely versatile and can be moulded to many different shapes.
Example: Angle, Slab, Plates, IPR, etc.
en: secciones de acero
Supports
transitive verb. 1 : to endure bravely or quietly : bear. 2a(1) : to promote the interests or cause of. (2) : to uphold or defend as valid or right : advocate supports fair play. (3) : to argue or vote for supported the motion to lower taxe
Example: place a support to the polyn to give the aultura that is needed
en: Apoyos
Tie (Something) Back To
tie back. To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: we have to tie each rod to prepare the shear
en: Atar (algo) Volver a
Transfers
1 : to move to a different place, region, or situation especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another. 2 : to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another. transfer. noun.
Example: when a structure transfers loads to the ground
en: Transferencias
Unreinforced concrete
Concrete without reinforcement or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
Example: unreinforced concrete can help us only for moorings of this small puppy house
en: hormigón no armado
Urban legibility
Legibility is one of the principles of urban design. Legibility means the possibility of organizing an environment within an imageable and coherent pattern.
Example: the organization of some space and the ease with which it is read is urban legibility
en: legibilidad urbana
Wedge Anchor
is a generic term for a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete. Some companies have different brand names for their wedge anchors such as Kwik Bolt, Power Stud, and Thunderstud.
Example: let's use wedge anchoring to easily tie up between the walls
