Hi, my name is Kelvin Jean.I live in Montreal, in the Rivière-des-Prairies neighborhood. These past 4 years I have been studying engineering at Ahuntsic College. I Chose this field of study because I really like math, and I was always intrigued by the construction. That's why I put myself into this program. Moreover, this glossary that I just made is related to the basics' notions of this domain. With this glossary, you will be able to learn a different type of material, and you will be also able to learn a lot of concepts in this catalog
aggregate
noun
a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or particles.
Example: the specimen is an aggregate of rock and mineral fragments.
en: granulat
asphalt
noun
It a mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc.
Example: Because of the rain and slick asphalt, she lost control of her SUV.
en: enrobé bitumineux
construction site
noun
A construction site is an area or piece of land where construction work is taking place.
Example: This usually implies that buildings or houses are being constructed, whereas 'construction site' covers a wider scope of work.
en: chantier
dead load
noun
A constant load in a structure (such as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories.
Example: The Tennessee Department of Transportation has hired an engineering firm and a full mathematical analysis is under way to look at dead load data and models and discuss potential repair solutions.
en: charge morte
design
noun
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made.
Example: He has just unveiled his design for the new museum.
en: la conception
engineer
noun
A person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles.
Example: The estimated total pays for an Engineer are 4,292 per month in the Accra Ghana area, with an average salary of 3,750 per month.
en: un ingénieur
expansion joint
noun
In building construction, an expansion joint is a mid-structure separation designed to relieve stress on building materials caused by building movement. Building movement at expansion joints is primarily induced by: thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes. sway caused by wind.
Example: Place the Boundary Wire in a convenient expansion joint or create a groove using a circular saw and masonry blade.
en: joint de dilatation
Iron Ring
noun
A symbol of the great responsibility that new engineers held in their hands.
Example: The Canadian engineering Iron Ring is conferred to engineers in a ring-giving ceremony.
en: jonc d'ingénieur
maintenance
noun
The process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained.
Example: We support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit.
en: entretien
reinforced concrete
noun
Reinforced concrete is a composite material. This means that it is made up of different constituent materials with very different properties that complement each other. In the case of reinforced concrete, the component materials are almost always concrete and steel. The steel is the reinforcement.
Example: The decision to include reinforced concrete was made in part after observing in other local buildings the need for basic skills training.
en: Béton armée
reinforcing bar
noun
Rebar (short for reinforcement bar or reinforcing bar), known when massed as reinforcing steel or steel reinforcement, is a tension device added to concrete to form reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under tension
Example: A bridge made of Reactive Powder Concrete may not require reinforcing steel bars, making it much lighter and also longer-lasting than traditional designs.
en: Barre d'armature
steel beam
noun
Steel beams refer to the members subjected to the effect of bending moment or to the combined effects of bending moment and shear force.
Example: Steel beams are the foundation of modern construction, offering unmatched strength, durability, and flexibility.
en: poutre en acier
steel girder
noun
It is the main horizontal support of a structure which supports smaller beams. Girders often have an I-beam cross section composed of two load-bearing flanges separated by a stabilizing web, but may also have a box shape, Z shape, or other forms. Girders are commonly used to build bridges.
Example: A steel girder is a type of horizontal steel beam that supports the load of a building or structure.
en: poutrelle d' acier
theodolite
noun
A surveying instruments with a rotating telescope for measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
Example: Theodolites tend to have a more precise reading and provide greater accuracy in measuring angles than transits do.
en: théodolite
torque
noun
The measure of a force's tendency to produce torsion or rotation about an axis, equal to the product of the force vector and the radius vector from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force; the moment of a force
Example: The torque applied to the object turned the crank
