Refers to the material obtained through the oil refining process in which volatiles and part of their oils are eliminated, obtaining a viscous, impermeable, thermoplastic material that is highly adherent to stone materials
Example: The roads are made of asphalt concrete.
es: Concreto asfáltico
Axis
noun
It is a straight line that joins two points in which spaces and forms can be organized in a regular way, in addition to the fact that it induces the appearance of different perspectives along the route, said line can be invisible or imaginary.
Example: The tracks of a train are an axis that is present and separates a space in two.
es: Eje
Backup wall
noun
The structural backup of the building system is designed to support floor and roof loads and to resist lateral wind loads and seismic movement. The exterior veneer is not structural and is connected to the structural backup via wall ties and transfers some wind load to the backup.
Example: A reinforced solid brick masonry with two or more faces can function as a structural support, although this is a rare type of construction
es: Pared de respaldo
Borders
noun
They are insurmountable limits, whether natural or artificial, that limit the day-to-day life of those who live next to them.
es: Bordes
Brick 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
Example: When you build a wall you are making rows of bricks.
es: cursos de ladrillo
Brick veneer
noun
Brick veneer is a method of construction where a property of either a wooden or steel frame is concealed with a single layer of bricks as the exterior layer
Example: A brick lining is placed on a fireplace to give a rustic appearance
es: Revestimiento de ladrillos
Cellular concrete
noun
Cellular concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and preformed foam. The purpose of the foam is to supply a mechanism by which a relatively high proportion
Example: Cellular concrete blocks are very light.
es: hormigón celular
Colored concrete
noun
Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors. Concrete has been colored as far back as the early 1900s and was primarily used by companies who made precast structures for building facades.
Example: Used on footpaths
es: hormigón coloreado
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: The walls of the houses are made of concrete blocks.
es: Bloque de concreto
Cured concrete
noun
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
Example: Wet decks.
es: hormigón curado
Dovetail insert
noun
A dovetail is a joint in woodworking where two sides are fitted together with interlocking pieces.
Example: the dovetail can be used in more precise and simpler assemblies
es: inserto de cola de milano
Exposed concrete
noun
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building. Strictly speaking, this refers to concrete surfaces that were in contact with the formwork shell when they were produced.
Example: Rustic finish.
es: hormigón visto
Gravity load
noun
Gravity loads are body loads available only in Structure. These loads simulate the force of gravity as it affects your model. When you define a gravity load, you specify the gravitational components of the load in each coordinate direction.
Example: Gravity load affects deforming a slab.
es: carga de gravedad
Green concrete
noun
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: Sustainable concrete, concrete blocks with disposable materials.
es: hormigón verde
Hanging off
noun
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.
Example: A lamp is hanging from the ceiling
es: Colgando
Horizontals mortar joints
noun
Bed joints are 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: A brick wall is joined with mortar, creating a gap or sink depending on the tool used.
es: Juntas de mortero horizontales
Insulating concrete
noun
Insulating concrete forms create a structural concrete wall, either monolithic or post and beam, that is up to ten times stronger than wood framed structures.
Example: Cement block, siliceous sand, lime, water, incorporating an expansive agent, aluminum powder, at the end of the kneading process.
es: hormigón aislante
Ladders type systems
noun
There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top. The vertical members of a rigid ladder are called stringers or rails (US) or stiles (UK).
Example: This can be seen as a coating that does not have a specific order but looks good.
es: Sistemas tipo escaleras
Landmark
noun
n object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location
Example: The dancing dogs of Colima.
es: Punto de referencia
Laterally
noun
Lateral means relating to the sides of something, or moving in a sideways direction. McKinnon estimated the lateral movement of the bridge to be between four and six inches. Synonyms: sideways, side, flanking, edgeways More Synonyms of lateral. laterally adverb
Example: It could be the position of a view of a house, side facade.
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
Example: Metal element that holds together 2 walls of different material.
es: lazos de albañilería
Metal channel
noun
A metal channel is a roll formed metal strip that has been shaped into a tube or a U, J, or C shape for industrial and manufacturing use. Metal channels are produced by high speed roll forming that converts metal into linear roll formed channel shapes. Metal channels are used for a variety of applications
Example: It is used in walls of structures such as garage.
es: canal metalico
Metal decking
noun
In the construction industry, the term 'metal decking' covers all forms of the profiled steel sheeting commonly used together with concrete and steelwork to create a composite floor system or as a structural element to support a built-up roof system
Example: Most often it is covered with concrete to form floor or ceiling slabs.
es: Tarima metálica
Metal framing
noun
Structural metal stud framing refers to the construction of walls and planes using cold-formed steel components. There are two main components of metal stud framing, a stud and a track. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls.
Example: Stadiums, bridges and some monuments are structures made of metal.
es: estructura metálica
Metal grating
noun
An open grid assembly of metal bars, in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them
Example: In the streets you can find metal grids, they are placed in spaces so that rainwater drains and the streets are not flooded.
es: rejilla metalica
Metal panel
noun
etal panel definition: Metal is a hard substance such as iron , steel , gold , or lead. [...] | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
Example: It can be any type of metal (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.), it is used in structures and also as coatings.
es: panel metalico
Metal rod
noun
Metal rods are metals and alloys designed in the pattern of round bars or rod, rectangular or flat bars, square bars, hexagons, and other patterns of bar stock. These shapes also come in billet form and generally include a cross-section based on the shape of rod or bar stock.
Example: Metal rods can be seen in reinforcements such as castles, concrete dalas, etc.
es: Barra de metal
Metal stud
noun
countable noun. Studs are small pieces of metal which are attached to a surface for decoration.
Example: They are observed in the dividing walls of the houses of the USA.
es: Perno de metal
Metal tubing
noun
Example: It is used in the structural and industrial field
es: tubos metálicos
Multi-story
noun
having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: The Bauhaus School uses architectural concrete to provide elegance and continue innovating.
es: de varios pisos
Multi-story
adjective,
having more than two stories a multistory apartment building.
Example: All modern buildings are multi-storey
Node
noun
A node is a point of intersection/connection within a data communication network. In an environment where all devices are accessible through the network, these devices are all considered nodes. The individual definition of each node depends on the type of network it refers to.
Example: The Zocalo of Mexico City
es: Nodo
Plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government. Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story. a small piece or area of ground: a garden plot; burial plot
Example: The design of a window and its repetition imply the formation of a plot.
es: Gráfico
Porous concrete
noun
Porous concrete consists of a mix including Portland cement, uniform open-graded coarse aggregate, and water. The void space of porous concrete ranges between 15% and 22%, compared to a three to five percent void space in conventional concrete. The concrete itself provides for some pretreatment of runoff
Example: It is used on platforms, pedestrian paths, etc.
es: hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
noun
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment
Example: Concrete panels that can be easily assembled
es: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
noun
re-stressed concrete is a form of concrete where initial compression is given in the concrete before applying the external load so that stress from
Example: Prestressed concrete is used in beams to reinforce structures
es: Hormigón pretensado
Reinforced concrete
noun
reinforced concrete, concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. The reinforcing steel—rods, bars, or mesh—absorbs the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive stresses in a concrete structure
Example: All structures have steel-reinforced concrete to withstand the stresses.
es: Concreto reforzado
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: The degree of inclination that is formed in the case of a building, may be to reduce some type of force such as winds
es: Ángulo de alivio
roofing
noun
A metal roof is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles characterized by its high resistance, impermeability and longevity.
Example: the ceilings of a cafeteria or a roof.
es: Techo de metal
Routs and circulations
noun
In particular, circulation routes are the pathways people take through and around buildings or urban places. Circulation is often thought of as the 'space between the spaces', having a connective function, but it can be much more than that
Example: The entrance to a place marks a path which you must follow and through which you can circulate.
es: Rutas y circulaciones
Steel angle
noun
Steel Angles are the most basic type of roll-formed steel. They are formed by bending a single angle in a piece of steel. Angle Steel is 'L' shaped; the most common type of Steel Angles are at a 90 degree angle. The legs of the “L” can be equal or unequal in length
Example: They are used in buildings to provide solid frameworks.
es: Ángulo de acero
Steel beam
noun
A steel beam is a structural steel product that is made to support heavy loads. Steel beams come in different sizes and types
Example: Steel bridges have beams to support the stresses and weight of cars.
Steel channel
noun
he structural channel, also known as a C-channel or Parallel Flange Channel (PFC), is a type of (usually structural steel) beam, used primarily in building .
Example: It is used in construction of bridges and other structures.
es: Canal de acero
Steel column
noun
A steel column is a vertical structure member used in construction to provide essential support. They may carry loads in compression or they may transfer loads from things like beams, ceilings, floor slabs or roof slabs to floors or foundations. Steel columns may also carry bending moments near cross-section axes
Example: The foundations on which the roofs of the schools sit are steel columns.
es: Columna de acero
Steel joist
noun
Steel joist means an open web, secondary load-carrying member of 144 feet (43.9 m) or less, designed by the manufacturer, used for the support of floors
Example: In the roofs of the courts or public areas we can observe the system of steel joists.
es: vigueta de acero
Steel member
noun
Structural member means any load-supporting member of a facility, such as beams and load-supporting walls, or any nonload-supporting member, such as ceilings
Example: Parts or beams that can generate tension
es: miembro de acero
Steel plates
noun
Steel plate is a plate of metal, specifically steel, that can be cut and manufactured into a more elaborate product. Steel plates come in a range of thicknesses, and can be manufactured to a length or width that you need
Example: Can be seen in industrial-type structures and surface coatings.
Steel reinforcement
noun
As its name indicates, it is used for the reinforcement of structures and other works that are subject to high loads. The steel is embedded in the concrete so that it can withstand both tension and compression stresses.
Example: beams and columns have reinforcing steel
es: Refuerzo de acero
Steel rod
noun
Long and solid piece of steel, with a smooth surface and circular section.
Example: It is used as reinforcement in concrete reinforcement.
es: Barra de acero
Steel section
noun
The steel section describes the profile or shape of a structural steel member. Engineers use the section properties for their calculations.
Example: Angle, Slab, Plates, IPR, etc.
es: Sección de acero
Supports
noun
They are devices that restrict in some way the movements of the structural system and allow the transmission of efforts.
Example: The supports of a bridge must be large.
es: Soporta
Unreinforced concrete
NOUN
Simple and cyclopean concrete comply well with compression forces, but do not behave well with tensile, bending, shear, etc. forces.
Example: This element is used to build different types of structures, such as highways, streets, etc.
es: hormigón no armado
Urban legibility
NOUN
It is when a space or a territory is easy to read, that is to say that it does not have any visual obstruction.
Example: A shopping center is legible to give you the ease of finding what you are looking for, while maintaining order.
es: legibilidad urbana
Urban legibility
noun
It is when a space or a territory is easy to read, that is to say that it does not have any visual obstruction.
Example: A shopping center is legible to give you the ease of finding what you are looking for, while maintaining order..
es: legibilidad urbana
Wedge anchor
NOUN
It is a mechanical element that has the purpose of holding or joining two elements with greater resistance and ease.
Example: The anchors support and join the vertical element to the horizontal one
es: Anclaje de cuña
es: Anclaje de cuña
Wedge anchorTie (something) back to
Phrasal verb
Is when you perform an action in order to get an object to prevent movement with a binding.
Example: In a column, the stirrups must be tied to the rods.
