In this glossary, you will find several concepts that were analyzed in the Architectural Analysis module.
Air-entrained concrete
Noun
A low-density type of concrete throughout which small air bubbles are dispersed in order to increase its frost resistance: used for making roads.
Example: Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot.
es: Concreto/ 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 flat work or building elements such as panels, that while enhanced with texture or color, are not structural building members.
Example: Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, ...
es: Hormigón arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Noun
Asphalt concrete (commonly called asphalt, blacktop, or pavement in North America, and tarmac, bitumen macadam, or rolled asphalt in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland) is a composite material commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of embankment dams. Asphalt mixtures have been used in pavement construction since the beginning of the twentieth century. It consists of mineral aggregate bound together with asphalt, laid in layers, and compacted. The process was refined and enhanced by Belgian-American inventor Edward De Smedt.
Example: Asphalt Concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction of roads, highways, airports, parking lots, and many other types of pavement.
es: Concreto/hormigón asfáltico
Axis
Noun
It is a straight line that joins two points in which spaces and shapes can be organized in a regular way. In addition, this induces the appearance of different perspectives along the route, said line or axis can become imaginary or invisible.
Example: The axis can come to place an element of symmetry and become points in space, vertical planes, defined spaces and steps that point to a landscape or distant view, such as a corridor, a sidewalk, a pathway.
es: Eje
Backup wall
Noun
Are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: BW Systems are the ultimate backup wall systems, providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an allin-one barrier component compared to traditional multi-component wall systems.
es: Pared de respaldo
Brick courses
Noun
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.
Example: Brick courses are used in construction mainly for the construction of walls or partitions.
es: Hileras de ladrillos
Cellular concrete
Noun
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.
es: Hormigón celular
Colored concrete
Noun
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors.
Example: One of the most interesting things about colored concrete is how it is made. Instead of being stained or painted, colored concrete is created by ...
es: Cemento pintado
Concrete block
Noun
A concrete block is primarily used as a building material in the construction of walls. It is sometimes called a concrete masonry unit (CMU). 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 before they are brought to the job site. Most concrete blocks have one or more hollow cavities, and their sides may be cast smooth or with a design.
Example: Concrete blocks are stacked one at a time and held together with fresh concrete mortar to form the desired length and height of the wall.
es: Bloques de hormigón
Cured concrete
Noun
Curing is the process of maintaining satisfactory temperature and moisture conditions in concrete long enough for hydration to develop the desired concrete properties. The potential strength and durability of concrete will be fully developed only if concrete is properly cured.
Example: Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended ...
es: Concreto curado/fraguado
Dovetail insert
Noun
A dovetail is a joint in woodworking where two sides are fitted together with interlocking pieces. You can also use the word dovetail to show how other things fit well together — like how your picnic plans nicely dovetail with the sunny forecast.
Example: Dovetail grooving inserts are used to machine O-ring dovetail grooves with 66° undercut angles.
es: Inserto de cola de milano
Edge
Noun
Urban edges are insurmountable limits, whether natural or artificial, which limit the daily life of those who live next to them.
Example: There are well-kept urban edges, integrated into the city and, despite limiting the mobility of people, they also provide an aesthetic, environmental or even cultural value, giving the area a particular and unique character. Geographical features such as a coast, a cliff or a beach can be examples of this situation.
es: Borde
Exposed concrete
Noun
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.
es: Concreto expuesto
Gravity load
Noun
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: Gravity and functional loads are loads which exist due to the unit’s weight, use and treatment in still water conditions for each design case.
es: Carga de gravedad
Green concrete
Noun
Refers to fresh concrete that is uncured or isn't strong yet. It also mean concrete that is made from recycled stone or has other eco-friendly materials or properties.
Example: Diamond tools for asphalt, green concrete and abrasive materials
es: Concreto verde
Grid
Noun
Organization system that divides the different spaces into one grid or pattern.
Example: The grid organization is widely used in the distribution of blocks of a condominium.
es: Trama
Hanging off (of)
Verb
To be suspended from something.
Example: Did you know that the gutter is practically hanging off the side of the house? We should probably get that fixed.
es: Colgando de (de)
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
Bed joints are the horizontal mortar joints, or the bed of mortar that the next brick sits on. Full mortar bedding joints cover the entire top of the masonry unit and are the most common bedding type. Face shell mortar bedding has a narrow bed of mortar at the faces of the masonry unit and should only be used in interior non-load-bearing construction.
Example: The struck mortar joint is employed for horizontal joints.
es: Juntas de mortero 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 that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs. The forms are interlocking modular units that are dry-stacked (without mortar) and filled with concrete. The units lock together somewhat like Lego bricks and create a form for the structural walls or floors of a building. ICF construction has become commonplace for both low rise commercial and high performance residential construction as more stringent energy efficiency and natural disaster resistant building codes are adopted.
Example: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are forms for cast-in-place, reinforced concrete walls. The forms are left in place permanently to serve as thermal ...
es: Concreto aislante
Ladder-type systems
Noun
Stone anchoring system for cavity or insulated walls. The backup is reinforced with a ladder type reinforcement with projecting boxes and a factory-welded restraint bar.
Example: A ladder type systems are widely used in isolated walls.
es: Sistemas tipo escalera
Landmark
Noun
They are emblematic, recognizable and identifiable points: monuments, representative buildings, iconic places, etc.
Example: The Statue of Liberty is New York's most iconic landmark.
es: Hito
Laterally
Adverb
Laterally it is understood to refer to the side, edge, band, margin, edge, flank, bank or side, of an element, thing or a particular place. On both sides, alluding to a site or place in particular or that is or is located.
Example: The window was nearly as wide as it was high, and opened laterally from the center on hinges.
es: Lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
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: To prevent the brick veneer from falling off the building, we use masonry ties.
es: Lazos de mampostería
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. Metal channels are produced by high speed roll forming that converts metal into a linear roll formed channel shapes. Metal channels are used for a variety of applications.
Example: Metal channels are produced by roll forming a sheet or strip of metal.
es: Canal metálico
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. The purpose of metal deck is to support the insulating membrane of a roof or to support and bond with the concrete to create a composite metal floor deck.
Metal decking has a high strength-to-weight ratio which decreases erection and material handling cost. It’s an ideal product for multi-story buildings. It’s the perfect platform for a roof or a concrete floor.
Example: Metal decking has two primary uses: structural metal roof deck and composite floor deck. It’s perfect for both applications because it has a high strength-to-weight ratio that’s both inexpensive and easy to install.
es: Tarima metálica
Metal framing
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. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls.
Example: Metal 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...
es: Estructura metálica
Metal grating
Noun
Metal grating is a metal product produced by perforating metal sheets or joining bars of metal to form a grid. They are a metal product that is widely used in various industries as stairs, platforms, scaffolding, and protective coverings. The different processes used to produce metal gratings include expansion, perforation, molding, and welding.
Example: Metal gratings are commonly used as a non-slip safe surface for applications that require a secure work platform.
es: Rejilla metálica
Metal panel
Noun
Architectural metal panels are a type of exterior siding.
Example: A metal panel is a general term describing any flat, thin sheet of metal. It can be any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc)
es: Panel metálico
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. These shapes also come in billet form and generally include a cross-section based on the shape of rod or bar stock.
Example: Stainless steel rod has countless uses. From ladder rungs to door handles, reinforcing concrete to being threaded and holding objects together, metal rod is essential in any industry.
es: Varilla metálica
Metal roofing
Noun
A metal roof is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles characterized by its high resistance, impermeability and longevity. It is a component of the building envelope. Zinc, copper and steel alloys are commonly used.
Example: Metal roofs can last up to 100 years, with installers providing 50-year warranties.
es: Techos metálicos
Metal stud
Noun
Metal walls studs, which are typically composed of steel, are usually intended for use in basement walls. They can also help design DIY partition walls or other parts of simple metal structures. Metal framing studs are used to support a non-load-bearing wall.
Example: Metal studs used for building outdoor and indoor partition walls using Concrete Board. Can be used instead of half-wide Concrete Blocks or Bricks to finish the top of an outdoor Pizza Oven installatio.
es: Perno metálico
Metal tubing
Noun
Metal tube (tubing) is made of metallic elements or alloys and is designed for specific industrial applications. Compared to other types of tubing, metal tube is stronger and most robust, making it better suited for structural applications and high-pressure fluid flow.
Example: Square metal tube stock is used in both structural and architectural applications. Versatility and strength are the key positives of square tubing for sale.
es: Tubería metálica
Multi-story
Adjetive
Having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: Private developers have also built several multi-story apartment complexes in the Collegetown neighborhood.
es: Varios pisos
Node
Noun
The Nodes are all those strategic points of the city to which the observer can enter and constitute the intensive foci from which he starts or goes. They can be, above all, confluence, sites of a break in transport, a crossroads or a convergence of paths, moments of passage from one structure to another.
Example: The Glorieta del Charro is an important intersection between streets in the state of Colima; so it is considered a node.
es: Nodo
Path and Circulation
Noun
Elements that allow circulation between the different spaces, allowing us to get from one place to another in the shortest possible time and with the least possible complications.
Example: The university students require paths to be able to circulate throughout the university as quickly as possible and without complications.
es: Camino y Circulación
Porous concrete
Noun
Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete with a high porosity, made from a mixture of cement, water, coarse aggregate and a minimal amount of fine aggregate (sand).
Example: Porous concrete used in place of conventional concrete decreases the
total amount of runoff leaving a site, promotes infiltration of runoff into the ground,
reduces the amount of pollutants carried to a storm drain or waterway, and aids with
reducing peak runoff velocity and volume
es: Concreto permeable
Precast concrete
Noun
The Latin prefix ‘pre’ means ‘before.’ Precast concrete was cast (made) BEFORE arriving at the construction site. Precast is often used where there are many similar shapes and sizes (repetition). It also allows for more quality control and a better finish.
Example: Windows are framed by bright precast concrete elements.
es: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
Noun
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: Prestressed concrete is used particularly for bridges, but also in building especially designed structures.
es: Hormigón pretensado
Reinforced concrete
Noun
A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.
Example: A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.
es: Concreto reforzado
Relief angle
Noun
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: A shelf angle is a structural steel member that supports and transfers the dead load of the exterior brick beam back to the building frame.
es: Ángulo de relieve/desahogo
Steel angle
Noun
The steel angle is a very common type of steel shape used in construction, machine-building and many other areas. A steel angle is an L-shaped profile manufactured by section rolling mills or bending machines.
Example: A steel angle is measured on the outside of the leg with the thickness measured in the middle of the leg.
es: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
Noun
A steel beam 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. The specifications of a structure determine the geometry, size and shape of beams. These beams can be straight or curved.
Example: Steel beams are used to support the weight of floors, ceilings and roofs of a building and to transfer the load to a vertical load bearing element of the structure.
es: Viga de acero
Steel column
Noun
A steel column 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. Steel columns may also carry bending moments near cross-section axes.
Example: We define what a steel column is and discuss common steel structures and steel column types.
es: 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. The development of this technique made the construction of the skyscraper possible.
Example: Steel framing is an industrialized construction system based on the use of light steel structural profiles, together with other insulation, division, fixing and finishing components.
es: 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. There are five main components: a top chord, bottom chord, end web, bearing seat, and interior web members.
Example: Steel Joists are relatively lightweight shop-manufactured steel trusses used in the direct support of floor or roof slabs or decks between walls, beams, and main structural members.
es: Vigueta de acero
Steel member
Noun
Structural steel means a steel member, or a member made of a substitute material (such as, but not limited to, fiberglass, aluminum or composite members). These members include, but are not limited to, steel joists, joist girders, purlins, columns, beams, trusses, splices, seats, metal decking, girts, and all bridging, and cold formed metal framing which is integrated with the structural steel framing of a building.
Example: Structural steel means a steel member or a member made of a substitute material, such as, but not limited to, fiberglass, aluminum, or composite members.
es: Miembro de acero
Steel plate
Noun
Steel Plate, or structural steel is simply steel sheet material that can be customarily cut and welded to develop a more elaborate product. It is made by compressing multiple steel layers together into one; forming a plate of steel.
Example: Our Steel Plate product range provides the ability for our customers to select the steels that best suit their specific design criteria.
es: Placa de acero
Steel reinforcement
Noun
Steel reinforcement are steel bars that are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete. Hence, these structures form steel reinforced cement concrete structure (R.C.C). Steel reinforcement is commonly called as ‘re bars’.
Example: The steel reinforcement is strong in both tension and compression.
es: Refuerzo de acero
Steel reinforcing
Noun
Reinforcing steel is a construction process used as a tension device to support concrete and masonry. Reinforcing steel, otherwise known as Rebar, requires skillful bending and binding of steel bars which are arranged in a variety of patterns to optimise bonding with the concrete.
Example: This method consists of passive steel reinforcement in the rock followed by the application of reinforced shotcrete.
es: Acero de refuerzo
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.
Example: The steel rods inside the structure of a building that helps make it sturdy.
es: Varilla de acero
Steel sections
Noun
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 profile. Steel is extremely versatile and can be mounded to many different shapes.
Example: Angled structural steel sections can either either be equal or unequal. Both are right angled, however, unequal sections have different sized axis’ making them L-shaped.
es: Secciones de acero
Supports
Noun
The links, ligatures or supports are devices that restrict in some way the movements of the structural system and allow the transmission of efforts.
Example: The function of a recessed support is to prevent displacement on the plane and rotation.
es: Apoyo/soporte
Tie (something) back to
Verb
To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: Be sure to tie the cables back or they could cause injury or death while operating the machine.
es: Atar (algo) a la…
Transfer
Verb
If you transfer something or someone from one place to another, or they transfer from one place to another, they go from the first place to the second.
Example: "The foundation is the intermediate element that allows the loads supported by a structure to be transmitted to the underlying ground..."
es: Transferir
Unreinforced concrete
Noun
Concrete without reinforcement or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
Example: The buttresses were made of masonry and the vaults of unreinforced concrete, covered with various layers of masonry, dry stone, earth, etc.
es: Hormigón no reforzado
Urban legibility
Noun
Characteristic of a space or territory that alludes to the ease of its reading, without visual obstruction. The foregoing helps to identify their environment, its inhabitants and to humanize their urban environment (respect their identity).
Example: The similar shape that the Infonavit houses have, leads to urban legibility, demonstrating an ease in knowing what environment it is about.
es: Legibilidad urbana
Wedge anchor
Noun
A wedge anchor is a type of specialty fastener used to attach objects to concrete or masonry structures. They may be used to secure a piece of artwork to a brick wall, hang duct work or plumbing pipes from a ceiling, or bolt an item into the floor. A wedge anchors may also be known as anchor bolts or expansion bolts in some areas.
Example: Wedge anchors are used to reinforce concrete in older buildings. Old buildings, which are in poor condition, can be restructured using these anchors.
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