GUTIERREZ CIPRIAN RICARDO

16 Brick Ties terms

backup wall
Noun
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. Flashing system at base of veneer.
Example: Metl-Span Backup Wall Systems is the ultimate backup wall system providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component.
en: Muro de respaldo
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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, concrete masonry units (CMU), stone, shingles, tiles, etc. Coursed masonry construction arranges units in regular courses.
Example: The outer walls of the building are made of stone and brick courses
en: Hilada de ladrillos
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).
Example: Although the foregoing principles apply to concrete block buildings, there are two additional areas of concern with respect to timber buildings
en: Bloque de concreto
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dovetail insert
Adjective
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: To have a dovetail insert you should iInsert, modify, and remove tables. Inline tables can be inserted into the editor.
en: Inserto de cola de milano
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gravity load
Noun
Vertical loads, or gravity loads, are those forces that are applied perpendicular to the roof or floor system. These are separated into two categories: Dead Loads and Live Loads.
Example: [...] exceptionally rigid structure, supporting virtually all lateral loads (such as wind loads) and sharing the gravity load with the core columns
en: Carga de gravedad
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hanging off (of)
Verb
To be suspended from something: The ornaments hang off the chandelier. 2. To hesitate or remain behind: Hang off on that decision until the boss gets back. See also: hang, off.
Example: The mason is hanging off of his harness.
en: Colgándose (de)
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horizontal mortar joints
Noun
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks, concrete blocks, or glass blocks, ... The straight, inclined surfaces of the bed (horizontal) joints.
Example: Works where others fail in difficult substrates (e.g. horizontal mortar joints)
en: Juntas de mortero horizontales
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ladder-type systems
Conjunction
A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps.
Example: As a point of reference, it has developed a scale of design management based on the Design Ladder (*) system, with the following levels
en: Sistemas tipo escalera
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laterally
Noun
At, toward, or from the side or sides; sideways.
Example: the armrest mouldings - which supported the armrest both laterally (side-to-side) and vertically (for end load deflection).
en: Lateralmente
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masonry ties
Noun
It is the union between one wall and another.
Example: Attach the masonry ties securely through the panels and into the steel or wood framing.
en: Lazos de albañilería
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multi-story
Noun
of a building. : having more than two stories a multistory apartment building
Example: The hotel's imposing multi-story lobby, with its open beams and beautiful wood furnishings.
en: Varios-pisos
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relief angle
Noun
The relief angle is the angle between a cutting tool and the workpiece it has just cut. The relief angle on a machine tool is the angle that the edge of the tool nearest the workpiece makes with the workpiece. If the relief angle is too small the side of the tool will not clear the work and will rub. The relief angle is the angle between a cutting tool and the workpiece it has just cut.
en: ángulo de alivio
supports
Noun
Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Example: The supports prevents the roof from collapsing
en: Soportes
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tie (something) back to
Verb
To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: Tie the string to your waist so that the pencil hangs down your back to about the height of your knees.
en: Atar (algo) de nuevo a
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transfers
Verb
An act of moving something or someone to another place.
Example: It is preferable to provide for adequate safeguards in the case of structural transfers.
en: Transferencias
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wedge anchor
Noun
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: To install the cable wedge anchor, first consult the wire rope manufacturer for recommendations on how to prepare the end of the wire rope.
en: ancla de cuña