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.
en: Muro de respaldo
Brick courses
Noun
Measurement referring to the dimensions of the brick and mortar when they have been sandwiched together.
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 a prefabricated masonry, made with fine concrete or cement mortar, used in the construction of walls and walls.
Conventional, locally available building materials such as brick and concrete block were used in the housing construction.
Example: Most concrete blocks have one or more hollow cavities, and their sides may be cast smooth or with a design.
en: 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.
en: Inserto de cola de milano
Gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are 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.
en: Carga de gravedad
Hanging off (of)
Verb
To be suspended from something.
Example: The brick is hanging off of the structure at each relief angle or shelf angle.
en: Colgando de
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks or concrete blocks, that are filled with mortar.
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the structure.
en: 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.
en: Sistema tipo escalera
Laterally
Adverb
Lateral loads are live loads that are applied parallel to the ground; that is, they are horizontal forces acting on a structure.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
en: Lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
Masonry connectors can be classified as wall ties, anchors, or fasteners. Wall ties connect one masonry course to an adjacent course.
Example: To prevent the brick veneer from falling off the building, we use masonry ties.
en: Lazos de albañilería
Multi-story
A multi-story building has several floors at different levels above the ground.
Example: You all live in a multi-story building, specifically, in the twelve floor.
en: 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.
en: Ángulo de alivio
Supports
Verb
Architectural supports are what hold buildings up. Inadequate architectural supports means the building will fall down.
Example: The relief angle supports the weight of the brick veneer at each floor.
en: Soporte
Tie (something) back to
Verb
There are times when two elements of a building can not be merged together, and this is when ties come to the rescue. Ties in cavity walls are typically made of metal or plastic wires, and are placed in between the two materials, “tying” them together to create a homogenous body.
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the backup wall or structure.
en: Atar (algo) de nuevo a
Transfers
Verb
The transfers are transmitted from the floor systems, through the vertical support system until reaching the foundation.
Example: It has been designed to withstand considerable tranfers, including those involved in the construction process itself.
en: Transferir
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.
