Backup walls are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: A backup wall constructed of one skin of masonry which can consist of brick or blockwork and does not include a cavity between the interior and exterior.
es: Muro de respaldo
Brick courses
Noun
A brick course is a continuous row of any masonry unit such as bricks, concrete masonry units, stone, shingles, tiles, etc.
Example: Vertical dimensions are based on the number of brick courses plus an extra bed joint thickness
es: Hiladas de ladrillo.
Concrete block
Noun
is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction.
Example: A concrete block is primarily used as a building material in the construction of walls.
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 inserts are known for their inherent strength and resistance to being pulled apart.
es: Inserto de cola de milano.
Gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are the vertical forces that act on a structure.
Example: Dead loads are permanent gravity loads which may be either self-weight or superimposed.
es: Carga de gravedad.
Hanging off (of)
Verb
To be suspended from something.
Example: We look into the trend of hanging off gardens and design based on it.
es: Colgando de
Horizontal mortar joints
Noun
Space that remains between the two surfaces of the ashlars or bricks, which are filled with mortar or cement in order to join and bind them solidly.
Example: The type and style of the horizontal mortar joints can be a deciding to factor in the performance of your masonry when it comes to protecting your structure from water penetration.
es: Juntas de mortero horizontales
Ladder-type systems
Noun
Brick reinforcement ladders are two long, flattened bars of steel, 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: Sistemas tipo escalera
Laterally
Adverb
Relating to, or situated at or on the side.
Example: When it comes to earthquakes, the buildings receive the loads laterally.
es: Lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
Wall ties, sometimes called ‘brick ties’, are used in buildings with cavity walls. They used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit.
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the backup wall or structure.
es: Lazos de albañilería.
Multi-story
Adjective
Having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: The largest multi-story building is located in Dubai
es: De varios pisos.
Relief angle
Noun
Is the angle between a cutting tool and the workpiece it has just cut.
Example: If the relief angle is too small, the side of the tool will not clear the work and will rub.
es: Ángulo de relieve.
Supports
Noun
Support is the part of a building that provides the necessary stiffness and restraint in a structure to resist internal forces.
Example: Architectural supports are what hold buildings up. Inadequate architectural supports means the building will fall down.
es: Apoyos
Tie (something) back to
Verb
Join or fasten one thing to another with ropes, laces or similar materials.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
es: Atar (algo) a
Transfers
Verb
Transfer a load or something from one place to another.
Example: The columns transfer the loads to the ground.
es: Transferir.
Wedge anchor
Noun
"Wedge anchor" is a generic term for a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete.
Example: Wedge anchors provide the highest and most consistent holding values of any mechanical type of expansion anchor.
