In this glossary you can find some terms that are intimately related to the architecture career
Air- entrained concrete
Noun
type of concrete throughout which small air bubbles are dispersed in order to increase its frost resistance: used for making roads.
Example: Air-entraining in concrete is the intentional creation of small air bubbles in a batch by adding an air-entraining agent during mixing.
en: Hormigón con aire incorporado
Architectural concrete
Noun
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
Example: Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials
en: hormigón arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Noun
Asphalt concrete is a composite material commonly used to pave roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of dams.
Example: Asphalt concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction projects such as road surfaces, parking lots, and airports.
en: hormigón asfáltico
Axis
Noun
An axis is an imaginary line through the middle of something.
Example: The AB blastomere goes on to divide equatorially (90°C to the a p AXIS), eventually forming pharyngeal, hypodermal and neural tissues.
en: Eje
Backup wall
Noun
are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry
Example: Masonry walls can be used as structural walls in buildings
en: Muro de respaldo
Borders
Noun
A line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries.
Example: The choice of location in transitional BORDERS has been interpreted as a symbolic representation of social inclusion and exclusion, marking the juxtaposition between fertile and infertile, between the 'cultured domestic' landscape and that which is left natural and unfarmed (Sharples & Parker Pearson 1997: 264).
en: Fronteras
Brick Courses
Noun
A measurement referring to the dimensions of the brick AND mortar when they have been sandwiched together
Example: A course of brick is a single layer of material,
en: Cursos de ladrillo
Cellular concrete
Noun
Cellular concrete is a special engineered concrete manufactured by mixing Portland cement, sand, fly ash.
Example: Cellular concrete, also known as lightweight cellular concrete, low-density cellular concrete, is a cement-based suspension, with a minimum of 20% foam entrained in the mortar.
en: hormigón celular
Colored concrete
Noun
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors.
Example: coloured concrete is straightforward, and follows much the same procedure as making standard concrete.
en: hormigón coloreado
Concrete block
Noun
A concrete block is one of several precast concrete products used in construction.
Example: A concrete block is a prefabricated masonry, made with fine concrete or cement mortar, used in the construction of walls and walls.
en: Bloque de concreto
Cured concrete
Noun
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: Curing of Concrete is a method by which the concrete is protected against loss of moisture required for hydration
en: hormigón curado
Dovetail insert
Noun
joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other.
Example: The meaning of DOVETAIL is something resembling a dove's tail
en: inserto de cola de milano
Exposed concrete
Noun
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building.
Example: Exposed Concrete: Concrete surface that can be seen inside or outside of structure regardless of whether concrete is above water, dry at all times
en: hormigón visto
Gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure.
Example: they are body loads that simulate the force of gravity as it affects the model.
en: carga de gravedad
Green concrete
Noun
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: Green Concrete is a term given to a concrete that has had extra steps taken in the mix design and placement to insure a sustainable structure
en: hormigón verde
Hanging off
Adjetive
To be suspended from something
Example: When you look down it seems like you're hanging off the cliff
en: Colgando
Horizontal Montar Joints
Noun
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks, concrete blocks, or glass blocks, that are filled with mortar or grout.
Example: The straight, inclined surfaces of the bed (horizontal) joints tend to catch the light and give the brickwork a neat, ordered appearance.
en: Juntas montantes horizontales
Insulating concrete
Noun
Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form (ICF) is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation
Example: Insulated concrete formwork or insulated concrete formwork is a formwork system for reinforced concrete generally made with a rigid thermal insulation that remains in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors and ceilings.
en: hormigón aislante
Ladder- Type Systems
Noun
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: At this stage in concept development, the base OPC of the Technical Fish Ladder system is estimated to be on the order of $31.5 million
en: Sistemas tipo escalera
Landmark
Noun
An anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures.
Example: In the LANDMARK case of Ridge v Baldwin , it was held that the obligation to observe natural justice extends to administrative decision-making even to that of schoolteachers.
en: Punto de referencia
Laterally
Adjetive
directed toward, or coming from the side the lateral branches of a tree
Example: Grows LATERALLY before vertical invasion develops.
en: lateralmente
Masonry Ties
Noun
The tie in a hollow wall is a component used to join the internal and external walls
Example: These ties are used to connect multiple wythes of masonry, often of different materials; anchor masonry veneer to backing systems other than masonry; and connect composite masonry walls.
en: Lazos de albañilería
Metal channel
Noun
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.
en: canal metalico
Metal decking
noun
Metal decking is corrugated metal sheeting that's used as a structural roof deck or composite floor deck. It will be supported by steel beams or joists.
en: Tarima metálica
Metal framing
noun
refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components.
en: estructura metálica
Metal grating
Noun
An open grid assembly of metal bars, in which the bearing bars, running in one direction
en: rejilla metalica
Metal panel
Noun
are also referred to as preformed or rollformed panels.
en: panel metalico
Metal rod
Noun
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.
en: Barra de metal
Metal roofing
Noun
system made from metal pieces or tiles characterized by its high resistance, impermeability and longevity
en: Techo de metal
Metal stud
Noun
Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components. There are two main components of metal stud framing, a stud and a track.
en: Perno de metal
Metal tubing
Noun
A structural hollow section is a type of metal profile with a hollow cross section
en: tubos metálicos
Multi-Story
Adjetive
having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: A multi-storey building has several floors at different levels above the ground.
en: Varios pisos
Node
Noun
A point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point
Example: Data will return the data from the NODE at the pointer passed to it.
en: Nodo
Plot
Noun
Set of threads that, crossed with those of the warp, form a fabric.
Example: A number of individuals in PLOT 3 of the cemetery had 'bony changes consistent with repeated controlled sweeping movement of the arm' interpreted as resultant of either scything or sweeping
en: Trama
Porous concrete
Noun
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
Example: Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete with a high porosity used for concrete finning applications that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass through directly, thereby reducing runoff from a site and allowing groundwater recharge. .
en: hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
Noun
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment
Example: Precast concrete is a construction product that is produced by pouring concrete into a reusable mold or "mold" which is then cured in a controlled environment.
en: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
Noun
Prestressed concrete is a form of concrete used in construction
Example: Prestressed concrete refers to the construction technology of concrete structural elements intentionally subjected to compressive stresses prior to their commissioning.
en: Hormigón pretensado
Reinforced concrete
Noun
reinforced concrete, concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.
Example: Fortunately, the production process could be carried out worldwide to improve the efficiency during manufacturing process as standard modules of 36m x 36m x 5m vaulted steel frames (roof), 9m x 9m REINFORCED CONCRETE frames, with standard 1m-grid waffle floor were employed in most part of the PTB
en: Concreto reforzado
Relief Angle
Noun
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: Discuss the role and importance of the relief angle. Why should we be interested in the magnitude of the buoyant force in shear?
en: Ángulo de alivio
Routes and circulation
Noun
Is often thought of as the 'space between the spaces', having a connective function, but it can be much more than that.
Example: The routes and circulations of my neighborhood are very large and beautiful
en: Rutas y circulación
Steel angle
Noun
Steel Angles are the most basic type of roll-formed steel. They are formed by bending a single angle in a piece of steel. Angle Steel is 'L' shaped; the most common type of Steel Angles are at a 90 degree angle.
en: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
Noun
is a structural steel product that is made to support heavy loads. Steel beams come in different sizes and types, hence their different applications in the construction of structures and buildings.
en: Viga de acero
Steel channel
noun
Metal decking is structural. It is most often covered with concrete to form floor or roof slabs.
Example: Steel Channel is a hot rolled, mild steel structural C shape with inside radius corners that is ideal for all structural applications, general fabrication, manufacturing and repairs.
en: Canal de acero
Steel column
Noun
is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support. They may carry loads in compression or they may transfer loads from things like beams, ceilings, floor slabs or roof slabs to floors or foundations.
en: Columna de acero
Steel framing
noun
Steel frame is a building technique with a "skeleton frame" of vertical steel columns and horizontal I-beams, constructed in a rectangular grid to support the floors, roof and walls of a building which are all attached to the frame.
en: estructura de acero
Steel joist
Noun
are open web lightweight steel trusses consisting of parallel chords and a triangulated web system, proportioned to span between bearing points.
en: vigueta de acero
Steel member
Noun
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.
en: miembro de acero
Steel plate
Noun
is simply steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product.
en: Placa de acero
Steel reinforcement
Noun
also known as reinforcement steel and reinforcing steel, is a steel bar or mesh of steel wires used in reinforced concrete and masonry structures to strengthen and hold the concrete in tension.
en: Refuerzo de acero
Steel rod
Noun
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.
en: Barra de acero
Steel sections
Noun
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.
en: Secciones de acero
Supports
Noun
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Example: However some reduction in ''recruitment'' ('the settling out of coral larvae that starts new colonies and SUPPORTS local biodiversity') of corals after storms has been noted (Crabbeal. 2002).
en: Soporta
Tie
Adjetive
Attach or fasten (someone or something) with string or similar cord.
Example: This TIE in with the need for fiscal policy rules to ensure the credibility of government policy over time.
en: Atar
Transfers
Noun
to move to a different place, region, or situation
Example: The user should be able to specify a number of hidden layers, between which information will be passed mainly forward, but with some backwards TRANSFERS.
en: Transferencias
Unreinforced concrete
Noun
Concrete without reinforcement or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
Example: The construction technique of reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete or reinforced concrete consists of the combination of two materials: concrete and reinforcing steel.
en: hormigón no armado
Urban Legibility
Adjetive
Legibility is one of the principles of urban design. Legibility means the possibility of organizing an environment within an imageable and coherent pattern.
en: Legibilidad Urbana
Wedge Anchor
Noun
Generic term for a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete.
Example: Concrete wedge anchors' design allows them to anchor fixtures into concrete.
