16 The following summary aims to know some constructive concepts. All this in order to enrich ourselves in the architecture career. terms
The following concepts were acquired from a construction reading. In this way we will know some characteristics and definitions of things that are seen in everyday life in the architecture career.
Backup Wall
Conjunction
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: The backup walls were a great help for my build after the quake.
es: Paredes de Respaldo
Brick Courses
Conjunction
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: The brick courses were a great help in learning how to glue them.
es: Cursos de ladrillo
Concrete Block
Conjuction
A concrete block is a prefabricated masonry, made with fine concrete or cement mortar, used in the construction of walls and walls. The blocks are prismatic in shape, with standardized dimensions, and are usually essentially hollow.
Example: The concrete block has great structural resistance.
es: Bloque de Concreto
Dovetail Insert
Verb
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: The dovetail insert made the construction fit perfectly.
es: Encajar
Gravity Load
Conjuction
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. A negative value opposes the coordinate direction.
Example: It is important to analyze gravity loads in detail.
es: Cargas de gravedad
Hanging off
Adjective
1.- To be suspended from something
2.- To hesitate or remain behind
Example: 1.- The ornaments hang off the chandelier.
2.- Hang off on that decision until the boss gets back.
es: Colgando
Horizontals Mortar Joints
The horizontal mortar joints, or the bed of mortar that the next brick sits on. Full mortar bedding joints cover the entire top of the masonry unit and are the most common bedding type.
Example: Horizontal mortar joints should not be excessive.
es: Juntas de mortero horizontales
Ladder-type Systems
Phrase
Type I ladders are manufactured for heavy-duty use. c) Type II – These ladders have a duty rating of 225 pounds. Type II ladders are approved for medium-duty use. d) Type III – These ladders have a duty rating of 200 pounds. Type III ladders are rated for light-duty use.
Example: It is important to have a good stair system in order to provide a better service.
es: Sistemas de Escaleras
Laterally
Adverb
To one side or away from the midline of the body.
Example: Use slide steps to move laterally
es: Lateralmente
Masonry Ties
Phrase
Wall ties in brick masonry. A close-up of a masonry wall tie, mesh wall wire for joining face brick and concrete block walls.
Example: Masonry ties must be done by a professional
es: Lazos de Albañilería
Multi-story
Conjunction
Gravity loads are the vertical forces that act on a structure. The weight of the structure, human occupancy and snow are all types of loads that needs to have a complete load path to the ground.
Example: Having more than two stories a multistory apartment building
es: Varios Pisos
Relief Angle
Conjuction
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.
Example: The relief angle must be used correctly.
es: Ángulo de alivio
Supports
Verb or an noun
1.- To bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
2.- To sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for.
3.- To undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate.
Example: The dome was supported by a hundred white columns
To convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift. : to cause to pass from one to another : transmit.
Example: I went to sleep on the couch before transferring to my bedroom later in the night
es: Transferencia
Wedge Anchor
Adjective
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.
Example: The wedge anchor must be of a recommended thickness