Dec 2020 - Flashcards

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………. is a range of masonry techniques used in classical architecture giving visible surfaces a finish texture that contrasts with smooth, squared-block masonry called ashlar.

A

Rustication

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Word that means to coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc?
Also means to excite people into action?

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Galvanised

Gal-van-ised

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A protective layer in wall build-up that stops moisture getting through the walls?

A

Vapour Barrier

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To express an element in a facade is to what? Acc

A

Accentuate

Ar-ti-cu-late

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5
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Americans say sidewalks and the english say what? And the people that walk on are called what/

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Pavement

Pedestrian Walkway

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When a column does line up with other, you say the column is what to the others? Ob….

A

Oblique

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A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound is called what?

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Rhythm

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(of music or a rhythm) characterized by displaced beats or accents so that the strong beats are weak and vice versa. Columns are not aligned right on purpose, word?

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Sync-op-ated

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