In this glosary we learn 16 new words about the reading "brick ties"
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.
Example: horizontal masonry joint and ties the brick veneer to the backup wall or structure.
en: pared de respaldo
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: It's called a relief angle because it relieves the the weight from the brick courses below and transfers it to the structure.
en: hilada de ladrillo
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: hat fit in the concrete block mortar joints. Wire anchors are then attached to the ladder system.
en: bloque de concreto
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. make fit.
Example: Here's a dovetail masonry anchor that fits in a dovetail insert. It fits in the horizontal masonry joint and ties the brick veneer to the backup wall or structure.
en: inserto de cola de milano
gravity load
noun
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure. These loads simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model. When you define a gravity load, you specify the gravitational components of the load in each coordinate direction. •
Example: As mentioned above, relief angles (shelf angles), support the gravity load or weight of the brick on multi-story buildings.
en: carga de gravedad
hanging off
noun
1. 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: Basically, the brick is hanging off of the structure at each relief angle or shelf angle.
en: colgando de (de)
horizontal mortar joints
adverb
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks, concrete blocks, or glass blocks, ... The straight, inclined surfaces of the bed (horizontal) joints tend to ...
Example: It fits in the horizontal masonry joint and ties the brick veneer to the backup wall or structure.
en: juntas de mortero horizontales
ladder-type systems
noun
Ladders are built from one of three basic materials; wood, fiberglass and ... There are also several kinds of ladders manufactured for a variety of uses.
Example: If the backup wall is concrete block, there are ladder-type systems that fit in the concrete block mortar joints. Wire anchors are then attached to the ladder system.
en: sistemas tipo escalera
laterally
adjetive
at, toward, or from the side or sides; sideways.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
en: lateralmente
masonry ties
noun
Wall ties, sometimes called 'brick ties', are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall ...
Example: To prevent the brick veneer from falling off the building, we use masonry ties. Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints and are attached to the backup wall or structure.
en: lazos de albañilería
multi-story
adjetive
of a building. : having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: support the gravity load or weight of the brick on multi-story buildings.
en: de varios pisos
relief angle
noun
The angle between a relieved surface and a tangential plane at a cutting edge.
Example: It's called a relief angle because it relieves the the weight from the brick courses below and transfers it to the structure. Basically, the brick is hanging off of the structure at each relief angle or shelf angle.
en: ángulo de alivio
supports
noun
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Example: The relief angle (shelf angle) supports the weight of the brick veneer at each floor.
en: apoyos
tie (something) back to
noun
tie back. To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
en: atar (algo) a
transfers
noun
change to another place, route, or means of transportation during a journey.
Example: However they are not a principal in the aspect the coursework is looking at companies acting as principals, yet they have been treated as a principal for the following reasons: they are providing TRANSFERS in the package offered by the tour operator and they do own some cars that are used for TRANSFERS (Somchit, personal communication, December 9, 2005).
en: transferencias
wedge anchor
noun
A wedge anchor is a type of expansion anchor that's typically used to permanently anchor steel directly to solid concrete. These anchors are actually a fastener assembly, which is comprised of a threaded rod that ends with a clip.
Example: In the cavity wall lesson, the relief angle is shown attached to the concrete slab edge with a wedge anchor.
