Brick ties are small architectural elements that are used to connect two brick walls across a narrow cavity or to bind a brick wall to a wood or steel frame.
backup wall
Noun
Is a wall system used for constructions
Example: the new BW Universal System and BW Stretch System are the ultimate backup wall systems providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor
en: Muro aparente
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: The outer walls of the building are made of stone and brick courses.
en: hilada de ladrillo
concrete block
Noun
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: Arms and legs sticking out from under the bricks and concrete block where they had been crushed could be seen for many days.
en: Block de concreto
dovetail insert
Noun
Steel piece
Example: In addition, the new WXCU 08 insert is clamped into a dovetail inclined pocket which provides very firm clamping.
en: Insertos que encajan.
gravity load
Noun
Gravity loads are body loads that simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model.
Example: exceptionally rigid structure, supporting virtually all lateral loads (such as wind loads) and sharing the gravity load with the core columns.
en: Peso de gravedad
hanging off
Adjective
To be suspended from something.
Example: The stately Canary architecture, with its facades of hanging balconies, inspires this complex.
en: Colgando
horizontal mortar joints
Noun
In masonry, mortar joints are the spaces between bricks, concrete blocks, or glass blocks, that are filled with mortar or grout.
Example: hollow plastic, used for covering joints or during the application of a single layer of mortar, to create the illusion of joints and divisions in the mortar.
en: Junta constructiva
ladder-type systems
Noun
A steel piece in masonry system.
Example: If we examine a shell; we see a curve upon a curve, something similar to a spiral type of ladder; it is evident that each of those cycles of manifestation
en: Tipos de sistemas de escaleras.
laterally
Adverb
Lateral means relating to the sides of something, or moving in a sideways direction.
To prevent the brick veneer from falling off the building, we use masonry ties.
Example: One leg of the angle is built into the masonry and ties are passed through the post to minimise movement.
en: Amarres
multi-story
Adjective
multi storey building meaning is a building with more than 4 floors which can go up to twelve or more floors. Multi storey buildings are commonly found
in towns and cities with greater population.
Example: Large numbers of multi-story apartment complexes are appearing in the vicinity of subway stations and other public services and facilities.
en: Multinivel
Relief angle
noun
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: If the relief angle is too small the side of the tool will not clear the work and will rub.
en: ángulo de desahogo
supports
Noun
Support is a level of horizontal price action that defines a level where prior buying patterns indicate more buyers are likely to start buying the stock.
Example: Fixed with weld points in the case of architectural steel supports.
en: soporte
tie back to
Adjective
Something is supported by other one.
Example: Loop one end of tie-back cable around either left or right horizontal tube on the Basic Support Frame behind the
en: Sujetado
transfers
Verb
to cause to pass from one to another
Example: this wall transfers heat
en: transferir
wedge anchor
Noun
A wedge anchor is a type of specialty fastener used to attach objects to concrete or masonry structures.
Example: The Tie Wire wedge anchor is designed primarily for suspended ceiling installation.
