Backup walls are cold-formed steel framed walls with water-resistant sheathing and concrete masonry.
Example: the backup wall covers us from the rain
en: Muro de respaldo
Brick of Courses
noun
A course is a layer of the same unit running horizontally in a wall. It can also be defined as a continuous row of any masonry unit such as bricks, concrete masonry units (CMU), stone, shingles, tiles, etc.
Example: To make a wall, 3 courses of brick are made and the joint is allowed to dry.
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: We need concrete blocks to continue construction.
en: Bloque de concreto
Dovetail insert
noun
Is a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other.
Example: The dovetail insert is a very strong material.
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.
Example: The structure is designed to withstand gravity loads.
en: Carga de gravedad
hanging off
Verb
To be suspended from something.
Example: Did you know that the gutter is practically hanging off the side of the house?
en: colgando
horizontal mortar joints
Noun
Mortar joints are the spaces between bricks.
Example: Horizontal mortar joints must be 1.5 cm thick.
en: juntas de mortero horizontales
ladder-type systems
Noun
Is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps.
Example: The cross rods of the ladder-type system are spaced so block cells are not obstructed, allowing easy placement of vertical rebars.
en: sistemas tipo escalera
laterally
adverb
From the side or sides; sideways.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
en: lateralmente
masonry ties
Noun
The connection between courses of brick and the subsurface behind the brick.
Example: If the masonry ties are adequate, the brickwork should be rebuilt plumb.
en: lazos de albañilería
multi-story
Noun
A building with more than two stories.
Example: The Moskovski Department Store, a vast multi-story complex near the city's center.
en: de varios pisos
relief angle
Noun
A structural steel member that relieves the weight of another system constructed within the building.
Example: A relief angle helps support the weight of the wall.
en: ángulo de alivio
supports
noun
To hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling.
Example: This wall can support the construction.
en: Apoyos
tie back to
Verb
Join or fasten one thing to another with ropes, laces or similar materials.
Example: They tie the brick back to the structure and support it laterally.
en: Atar de nuevo
transfers
noun
Are the external forces exerted on the resistant elements or also on their own weight.
Example: The open-plan works by means of rigid frames, these can transfer their loads through the beams to the columns.
en: transferencias
wedge anchor
Noun
Wedge anchors are a unique type of concrete anchors, designed to anchor objects into concrete applications.
Example: Wedge anchors provide the highest and most consistent holding values of any mechanical type of expansion anchor.
