Backup walls are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: Backup wall providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all- in-one barrier component compared to traditional multi-component wall systems.
es: Muro de respaldo
Brick courses
Noun
Measurement referring to the dimensions of the brick and mortar when they have been sandwiched together.
Example: The most widespread, used from the fifth to the fourteenth centuries, consisted of alternating courses of rubble stone and courses of brick.
es: Hilada de ladrillos
Concrete block
Noun
A Concrete Block is a ‘Building Block’ composed entirely of concrete that is then mortared together to make an imposing, long-lasting construction.
Example: Most concrete blocks have one or more hollow cavities, and their sides may be cast smooth or with a design.
es: Bloque de concreto
Dovetail insert
Noun
Used for attaching brick veneer or stone to a concrete backup wall. The dovetail slot is nailed to the inside of the form. When the concrete is poured and the form is removed, the slot allows anchors to be installed and adjusted vertically.
Example: Dovetail joints are extremely strong and attractive joints, and are traditionally used on boxes, chests, quality furniture and cabinet drawers.
es: Inserto de cola de milano
Gravity load
Noun
The vertical forces that act on a structure.
Example: Relief angles (shelf angles), support the gravity load or weight of the brick on multi-story buildings.
es: Carga de gravedad
Hanging off
Verb
To be suspended from something
Example: The brick is hanging off of the structure at each relief angle or shelf angle.
es: Colgando
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
The brick mortar joints form the space between the bricks blocks which are filled by mortar or a grout mixture.
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the structure.
es: Juntas de mortero horizontales
Ladder-type systems
Noun
Brick reinforcement ladders are two long, flattened bars of steel (usually stainless or galvanised), joined at stages by thinner bars, creating a ladder effect.
Example: The cross rods of the ladder-type system are spaced so block cells are not obstructed, allowing easy placement of vertical rebars.
es: Sistema tipo escalera
Laterally
Adverb
From the side or sides; sideways.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
es: Lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit.
Example: To prevent the brick veneer from falling off the building, we use masonry ties.
es: Lazos de albañilería.
Multi-story
Adjective
A building with more than two stories
Example: You all live in a multi-story building, specifically, in the twelve floor.
es: De varios pisos.
Relief angle
Noun
The angle between a relieved surface and a tangential plane at a cutting edge.
Example: The main characteristic is the relief in angle on the four sides of the bollard.
es: Ángulo de alivio.
Supports
Verb
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.
Example: The relief angle supports the weight of the brick veneer at each floor.
es: Soporta
Tie back to
Verb
Attach or fasten (someone or something) with string or similar cord.
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the backup wall or structure.
es: Atar a
Transfers
Verb
To move to a different place, region, or situation.
Example: It relieves the weight from the brick courses below and transfers it to the structure.
es: Transfiere
Wedge anchor
Noun
Is a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete.
Example: The Tie Wire wedge anchor is designed primarily for suspended ceiling installation.
