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. Flashing system at base of veneer.
Example: Metl-Span Backup Wall Systems is the ultimate backup wall system providing superior air, water, thermal and vapor protection in an all-in-one barrier component.
es: 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: The outer walls of the building are made of stone and brick courses
es: cursos 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: Although the foregoing principles apply to concrete block buildings, there are two additional areas of concern with respect to timber buildings
es: bloque de concreto
dovetail insert
Adjective
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.
es: inserto de cola de milano
gravity load
Noun
Vertical loads, or gravity loads, are those forces that are applied perpendicular to the roof or floor system. These are separated into two categories: Dead Loads and Live Loads.
Example: : exceptionally rigid structure, supporting virtually all lateral loads (such as wind loads) and sharing the gravity load with the core columns
es: carga de gravedad
hanging off
Verb
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.
es: colgando de (de)
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. If the surface of the masonry remains unplastered, the joints contribute significantly to the appearance of the masonry.
Example: Works where others fail in difficult substrates (e.g. horizontal mortar joints)
es: juntas de mortero horizontales
ladder-type systems
Conjunction
A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps.
Example: As a point of reference, it has developed a scale of design management based on the Design Ladder (*) system, with the following levels
es: Sistemas tipo escalera
laterally
Noun
At, toward, or from the side or sides; sideways.
Example: the armrest mouldings - which supported the armrest both laterally (side-to-side) and vertically (for end load deflection).
es: 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 together, allowing the two parts to act as a homogeneous unit. Hidden from view after construction, wall ties play a vital role in ensuring the stability of a building.
Example: Attach the masonry ties securely through the panels and into the steel or wood framing.
es: Lazos de albañilería
es: Lazos de albañilería
multi-story
Noun
having more than two stories a multistory apartment building
Example: The hotel's imposing multi-story lobby, with its open beams and beautiful wood furnishings.
es: Varios-pisos
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. If the relief angle is too small the side of the tool will not clear the work and will rub. The relief angle is the angle between a cutting tool and the workpiece it has just cut.
es: ángulo de alivio
supports
Noun
Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Example: The supports prevents the roof from collapsing
es: Soportes
tie (something) back to
Verb
To draw and restrain something back and out of the way.
Example: Tie the string to your waist so that the pencil hangs down your back to about the height of your knees.
es: Atar (algo) de nuevo a
transfers
Verb
An act of moving something or someone to another place.
Example: It is preferable to provide for adequate safeguards in the case of structural transfers.
es: Transferencias
wedge anchor
Noun
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 such as Kwik Bolt, Power Stud, and Thunderstud.
Example: To install the cable wedge anchor, first consult the wire rope manufacturer for recommendations on how to prepare the end of the wire rope.
