Hi, my name is Étienne. I have been studying Civil engineering from the past 3 years. I made this glossary for my own knowledge and for helping the younger generation. It is very important to find the right word when you explain to a client because the profession is very technique. This glossary contains 15 words that includes definition, the spelling word, an example, the translation in French and an image. The words are selected by me and the definition are found on the internet. My glossary will be for the future students from this particular program. It's time after all this talk that you check below my work!
beam
noun
A long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above.
Example: The required formula for calculating the displacement is Where The Young's modulus for the rod is the same as the simply-support beam.
en: poutre
caisson
noun
Large watertight chamber used for construction under water.
Example: We need a caisson foundation for this project.
en: caisson
concrete
noun
A heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.
Example: The multiplicity of linear and rotary motions in robotic mechanisms, to high force required for concrete breaking pneumatic drills.
en: béton
crank
noun
A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle.
Example: This allows the mechanism to be evaluated for any crank angle, velocity, acceleration or force by changing the initial input values.
en: manivelle
flow rate
noun
Flow rate is the volume or mass of a fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a specific cross-sectional area per unit of time.
Example: Flow meter (or other means of gaining flow rate) The non-scientific approach to measuring the flow rate of the pump will be utilised.
en: débit
grain size
noun
Grain size (or particle size) is the diameter of individual grains of sediment, or the lithified particles in clastic rocks.
Example: A reduction in grain size caused by increased cooling rate results in an increased strength and hardness.
en: granulométrie
joist
noun
A length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.
Example: I design the joists.
en: poutrelle
load
noun
Any force, weight, or pressure applied to a structure or its components, causing stresses, deformations, or accelerations.
Example: Load of 1 Newton will result in an output voltage fluctuation of 12.5 volts.
en: charge
norm
noun
Something that is usual, typical, or standard.
Example: LCE has become "a norm for global companies", that want to retain their competitive advantage.
en: norme
pump
noun
A device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction.
Example: One option would be to run a centrifugal pump as a turbine.
en: pompe
span
noun
The full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers.
Example: So that the main objectives of endurance racing (long life span, long operational time and safe operation) could be fulfilled.
en: portée
survey
noun
Examine and record the area and features of (an area of land) so as constructing a map, plan, or description.
Example: I see the different elevations during the survey.
en: arpentage
suspension bridge
noun
A bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends.
Example: World's tallest suspension bridge opens in South France.
en: pont suspendu
toughness
noun
The elasticity and hardness of a metal object.
Example: Its advantage over other substances is that it has excellent strength, rigidity and toughness, and is highly crack resistant.
en: dureté
transmission line
noun
A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power.
Example: We have to look the transmission line on the plan.
