Brick Ties are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit. This glossary help us to acquire a better knowledge of our career.
backup wall
Noun
are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: backup walls work well for all building types in all climates.
en: Muro de respaldo
brick courses
Noun
is a measurement referring to the dimensions of the brick AND mortar when they have been sandwiched together.
Example: It also has a corbeled cornice composed of four brick courses.
en: Hilada de ladrillo
concrete block
Noun
one of the most practical, long-lasting and cost-effective material used in building. Due to its strength, durability, and excellent fire rating
Example: This wall is made of concrete block
en: Tabicón de concreto
dovetail insert
Noun
a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other
Example: The dovetail is a good tool to cut
en: inserto de cola de milano
gravity load
Noun
The gravitational force pushing down something
Example: The gravity load its really strong
en: Fuerza gravitacional
hanging off (of)
Verb
the act of suspending something
Example: the island locals wearing a pale pink bikini with strands hanging off the bottom and short green hair
en: Colgando
horizontal mortar joints
Noun
The mortar that join the bricks
Example: Masonry ties fit in the horizontal mortar joints.
en: Juntas de mortero
ladder-type systems
Noun
Types of concrete block wall systems
Example: The system we are using in this wall is ladder type
en: Sistema de escalera
laterally
Adverb
towards the side
Example: The sound /l/ is produced laterally
en: lateralmente
Masonry ties
Noun
Are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as
a homogeneous unit
Example: The basement part of the edifice is built in stone masonry and ties the superstructure in brick
en: lazos de albañilería
multi-story
Adjective
multi-story
Example: The hotel's imposing multi-story lobby, with its open beams and beautiful wood furnishings
en: Varios niveles
Relief angle
Noun
The relief angle is the angle between a cutting tool and the workpiece it has just cut.
Example: An angle 6×6×1/2 is used as a relief angle to support a 4-in
en: Ángulo de alivio
supports
Noun
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it uprigh
Example: The walls support the roof
en: Apoyo
tie (something) back to
Verb
To bind or fasten something.
Example: You can also tie back the curtains using ropes or ribbon.
en: Amarrar
transfers
Verb
A transfer is the movement of assets, funds, or ownership rights from one place to another.
Example: Gonzalo Higuaín became the third-highest football transfer of all-time and highest ever transfer for an Italian club
en: Transferencia
wedge anchor
Noun
is a mechanical type expansion anchor that consists of four parts: the threaded anchor body, the expansion clip, a nut, and a washer. It is designed for use in solid concrete only.
Example: If I get a wedge I may be able to knock those anchors loose
