10 Flashcards
leader
A vertical pipe used to conduct roof water to the ground. Also called a downspout.
modular
Describing a system composed of standardized units or sections used for simplified construction or flexibility.
alkyd
A synthetic resin used as a vehicle for paint.
brass
An alloy of copper and zinc that is corrosion-resistant and very workable.
roping
The arrangement of cables used to hoist an electric elevator.
cold-rolled steel
Sheet steel that has been formed using heavy rollers at room temperature, to improve it’s surface finish, hardness, and strength.
tier
An individual vertical tier of masonry in a cavity wall. Also called a wythe.
bush-hammered finish
An exposed aggregate concrete finish obtained by roughening the surface with a power-operated bush hammer, which has a serrated face.
nosing
The projection of a tread beyond the riser below.
flitch
A large timber from which veneers are cut.
elastomer
A material having the qualities of rubber.
lamella
A roof structure comprising a series of parallel arches, skewed to the axes of the building, which are intersected by another series of skewed arches, so that they interact with each other.
decibel (dB)
A logarithmic measure of sound intensity, expressing the ratio between a given sound being measured and a reference level. The reference level generally corresponds to the faintest audible sound.
course
A continuous horizontal layer of masonry work.
jamb
Either of the vertical members forming the sides of a door or window opening.
coefficient of thermal expansion
The ratio of unit strain to temperature change, which is constant for a given material.
oil canning
The wavy distortions of glass or metal panels, often seen in curtain wall construction.
impervious tile
Ceramic tile which has been made completely resistant to penetration by water as a result of vitrification.
fill
A manmade deposit of soil.
casing bead
A fabricated metal strip applied at the edge of a plastered surface to provide a stop, protection of the edge, or a separation between two dissimilar materials.
bed joint
The horizontal mortar joint in masonry work.
expansive soil
A fine-grained cohesive soil that undergoes large volume changes with changes in moisture content.
air entrapment
The incorporation of tiny air bubbles into concrete to improve it’s workability and resistance to frost.
architectural bronze
An alloy of copper, zinc, lead, and tin used for moldings and forgings.
