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
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: the architectural concrete shows the natural building to improve the design
en: concreto arquitectonico
Asphaltic concrete
noun
Commonly used for paving roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of dams. It is composed of aggregates, such as crushed stone and sand, and fill mixed with petroleum asphalt.
Example: it use to use on freeway or streets
en: Concreto asfaltico
axis
noun
An axis is a line connecting two points in space, about which forms can be arranged in an asymmetrical or symmetrical, balanced manner. It is an imaginary line.
Example: the Earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours
en: eje
Backup wall
noun
Are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry
Example: The backup walls are designed as "drainage walls" in respect to their resistance to water penetration.
en: muro de respaldo
border
noun
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries.
Example: I was on the edge of the river and I fell
en: Borde
Brick courses
noun
A brick coursing chart is a handy document used by builders and brick layers to calculate the number of bricks needed to achieve a particular wall height or width. It is also a very handy reference for those about to build or renovate.
Example: Series of ashlars or bricks that are placed next to each other at the same height on a horizontal surface.
en: curso de los ladrillos
colored concrete
noun
Colored concrete is a material already available in a wide range of colors that are made with natural pigments
en: concreto de colores
concrete block
noun
A concrete block is a prefabricated masonry, made with fine concrete or cement mortar, used in the construction of walls and walls.
Example: a wall is made of concrete blocks
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: it is used on finishes
en: concreto curado
Dovetail insert
noun
joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other.
Example: To clean up the rest of the angle or reverse chamfering of workpiece holes in micro equipment, without the need for a custom tool to solve the problem.
en: inserto de cola de milano
Gravity load
noun
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure. These loads simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model
Example: they are body loads that simulate the force of gravity as it affects the model.
en: carga de gravedad
hanging off
verb
Example: the lamp is hangin off the ceiling
en: colgando de
Ladder-type systems
noun
Ladder system means two main air lines
en: sistemas de escaleras
laterally
adjetive
at, toward, or from the side or sides; sideways.
Example: the structure has two lateral beams
en: Lateralmente
Mansory Tie
noun
These ties are used to connect multiple walls of masonry, often of different materials; anchor masonry veneer to backing systems other than masonry; and connect composite masonry walls.
Example: The masonry ties are connected to the walls...
Metal channel
noun
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: Metal channels are used for a variety of applications.
en: canal metalico
Metal decking
noun
In metalworking, foil is a metal sheet, also called plate or sheet metal, and in certain cases, when the thickness is reduced, metallic foil.
Example: Metal decking is structural. It is most often covered with concrete to form floor or roof slabs.
en: lamina de acero
Metal framing
noun
means any structure in which the majority of its parts are metallic materials. Metal structures are commonly used in the industrial sector.
Example: they are widely used in the industry because they are quick to install
en: estructura metalica
Metal grating
noun
A grid is any regularly spaced collection of essentially identical, parallel and elongated elements.
Example: are placed in storm drains for water to pass through
en: rejilla de acero
Metal panel
noun
Metal architecture is all around us: it’s used to make roofs, gutter systems and is growing in popularity for wall applications in commercial and residential buildings
Example: One of the more popular metals used in commercial construction is steel, but wall panels can be made from a variety of materials
en: panel de acero
Metal roofing
noun
A metal roof is a roofing system made of metal pieces or shingles characterized by high strength, waterproofing and longevity.
Example: a metal roof can last for more than 100 years
en: techo de metal
Metal stud
noun
Metal wall studs, which are typically composed of steel, are usually intended for use in basement walls.
Example: are used to make the structure of drywall walls.
en: Perno metálico
Metal tubing
noun
A hollow structural section is a type of metal profile with a hollow cross-section.
en: tubos de metal
milestone
noun
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 spire was once a landmark for ships sailing up the river
en: punto de referencia. (hito)
Multy-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: multi pisos
node
noun
a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point.
Example: there was a lot of traffic on the node because a bridge was under repair
en: nodo
plot
adjetive
In Architecture, a plot is understood as the uniform repetition of elements in two directions, for facades or floors; and in three senses if the space is considered
Example: the plot of that building is very beautiful
en: trama
Porouse concrete
noun
it is a type of pavement with a porous surface that is made up of concrete, it is also considered as green pavement, it allows water to run through it instead of accumulating or leaving it.
Example: in a sidewalk
en: concreto 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.
Example: the biggest constructions are mede with precast concrete
en: concreto prefabricado
Reinforced concrete
concrete in which wire mesh or steel bars are embedded to increase its tensile strength.
Example: it is used on buildings that have to support many waight
en: concreto reforzado
relief angle
noun
It's called a relief angle because it relieves the weight from the brick courses below and transfers it to the structure. Basically, the brick is hanging off the structure at each relief angle or shelf angle.
Example: The relief angle on a machine tool is the angle edge of the tool nearest the work piece
en: Angulo de alivio
routes and circulation
noun
circulation routes are the pathways people take through and around buildings or urban places.
Example: I take a safe and fast route to school
en: Ruta de Circulacion
Steel angle
noun
An angle steel is a commercial profile whose design is compared to the letter "L" because the way this steel profile is bent forms a 90º angle.
Example: are placed to help support steel beams
en: angulo de acero
Steel beam
noun
A double T profile is a laminated or reinforced profile whose cross-section is formed by two flanges and a connecting web between them.
Example: that steel beam runs through the whole house
en: viga de acero
steel channel
noun
The steel channel profile or U profile is a product consisting of ordinary carbon structural steel and ordinary hot-rolled low-alloy structural steel.
Example: Are commonly used in the construction of bridges, architectural structure
en: canal de acero
Steel column
noun
A steel column is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support.
Example: the steel columns are so strong that they could support a whale.
en: columna de acero
Steel framing
noun
Steel framing is a general term. It could be structural or non-structural shapes.
Example: Steel structures are light and quick to make.
en: estructura de acero
Steel joist
noun
Steel joists are open web lightweight steel trusses consisting of parallel chords and a triangulated web system, proportioned to span between bearing points.
Example: The first joist in 1923 was a Warren truss type, with top and bottom chords of round bars and a web formed from a single continuous bent bar.
en: viguetas de acero
Steel plate
noun
Steel plate is mainly used for surface applications in some structures, usually the plate is also used for pipe fabrication.
en: placas de acero
Steel reinforcing
noun
is a grating whose metallic elements have been joined by electric welding, forming a single lattice body, with a mesh structure, resulting from the union of all its parts.
Example: used to reinforce slabs and pavements
en: malla electrosoldada (acero)
Steel rod
noun
the rods are a low carbon steel bar, with a kind of "corrugated" type edges on its surface to improve the adhesion in the concrete
Example: steel rods are used for columns and slab reinforcement.
en: varilla de acero
steel section
noun
Steel sections are the bread and butter of steel fabrication. Designers, architects and engineers choose different sections for their aesthetics and structural qualities
Example: there are many types of steel profiles but the most common ones are ipr
en: perfiles de acero
supports
noun
Is a part of a building or structure that provides the necessary stiffness and strength in order to resist the internal forces (vertical forces of gravity and lateral forces due to wind and earthquakes) and guide them safely to the ground.
Example: this building has no exterior supports
en: soporte
tie (something) back to
phrase verb
tie back. To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: Tie the cables back to the wall.
en: atar algo
Transfers
noun
To move or take something to another place.
Example: The structure is used to transfer the forces to the soil.
en: Transferencia
urban legibility
noun
Legibility means the possibility of organizing an environment within an imageable and coherent pattern.
Example: the urban legibility of venice is unique
en: legibilidad urbana
wedge anchor
noun
Heavy duty, stainless steel, one-piece expansion bolt that works by compressing the side sleeve against the hole made in concrete or stone.
Example: wedge anchors allow you to anchor fixtures into concrete.
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