Below is the glossary of 16 constructive terms of which explanations, examples and images will be given for a better understanding.
Backup wall
Noun
Common interior walls (backup walls) are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: Every breach of its backups walls is one more irreversible step in losing one's culture!
en: Las paredes interiores comunes (paredes de respaldo) son paredes con estructura de acero conformado en frío con revestimiento resistente al agua y mampostería de hormigón.
Brick courses
Noun
A 'course' is a measurement referring to the dimensions of the brick AND mortar when they have been sandwiched together. One brick and the mortar together is equal to one 'course'.
Example: Also be careful to maintain the proper dimensions (12" by 28") as you build each brick course To minimize the use of materials the stove can be built in a corner of the kitchen so that only 2 walls are needed instead of 4.
en: Una 'hilada' es una medida que se refiere a las dimensiones del ladrillo Y el mortero cuando se han intercalado entre sí. Un ladrillo y la argamasa juntos equivalen a una 'hilada'.
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: Un bloque de hormigón se utiliza principalmente como material de construcción en la construcción de muros. A veces se le llama unidad de mampostería de hormigón (CMU).
Dovetail insert
Noun
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.
Example: Made of grey cast iron with two built-in precisely milled dovetail spindles (for high precision).
en: Una junta hecha insertando una espiga en una pieza en los agujeros de mortaja en la otra. verbo. encajan bien, como por medio de una cola de milano. tipo de: ajuste.
Gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are body loads that simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model. When you define a gravity load, you specify the components of gravitational acceleration along one of the coordinate directions.
Example: [...] exceptionally rigid structure, supporting virtually all lateral loads (such as wind loads) and sharing the gravity load with the core columns.
en: Las cargas de gravedad son cargas corporales que simulan la fuerza de la gravedad que afecta a su modelo. Cuando define una carga de gravedad, especifica los componentes de la aceleración gravitacional a lo largo de una de las direcciones de coordenadas.
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: Your table is hanging off the bottom of the slide.
en: Estar suspendido de algo: Los adornos cuelgan de la araña. 2. Dudar o quedarse atrás: Espera esa decisión hasta que el jefe regrese. Ver también: colgar, desconectar.
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
Bed joints are the horizontal mortar joints, or the bed of mortar that the next brick sits on.
Example: [...] demounted independently of the rest thanks to the horizontal and vertical splice joints which run along the entire length of the [...] frame and create the grooves on the "hidden profiling" design.
en: Juntas de mortero horizontales Las juntas de lecho son las juntas de mortero horizontales, o el lecho de mortero sobre el que se asienta el siguiente ladrillo.
Ladder-type systems
Noun
A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps.
There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top.
Example: They can be divided into three systems: wired, with rail, and ladder with incorporated rail
en: Una escalera es un conjunto vertical o inclinado de peldaños o escalones.
Hay dos tipos: escaleras rígidas que son autoportantes o que pueden apoyarse contra una superficie vertical como una pared, y escaleras enrollables, como las que están hechas de cuerda o aluminio, que pueden colgarse de la parte superior.
Laterally
Adverb
Of or relating to the side a lateral view.
Example: Loads laterally to the ring level are not permissible.
en: De o en relación con el lado una vista lateral.
Masonry ties
Noun
Brick ties are important parts of keeping brick masonry securely attached to the building.
Example: Attach the masonry ties securely through the panels and into the steel or wood framing.
en: Los amarres de ladrillo son partes importantes para mantener la mampostería de ladrillo unida de manera segura al edificio.
Multi-story
Adjective
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, is evocative of the famous
en: Tener más de dos pisos un edificio de apartamentos de varios pisos.
Relief angle
Noun
The angle between a relieved surface and a tangential plane at a cutting edge.
Example: Relief angle adjustable as desired.
en: El ángulo entre una superficie en relieve y un plano tangencial en un borde de corte.
Supports
Noun
Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Example: The used supports and techniques by the artist create a mosaic in which everything fits
en: Soportar todo o parte del peso de; sostener.
Tie (something) back to
Verb
To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: The transverse tie members were prestressed and tied back to the lateral walls in order to apply to the whole structure
en: Retraer y sujetar algo hacia atrás y fuera del camino.
Transfers
Verb
Move from one place to another.
Example: To this end, increased investment and technology transfers were considered necessary to advance development.
en: Moverse de un lugar a otro.
Wedge anchor
Noun
Is a generic term for 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.
en: Es un término genérico para un tipo de anclaje utilizado para sujetar una variedad de materiales al concreto.
