Quiz 3 Flashcards
seismic load
a load that is applied to a structure due to the ground movements during an earthquake
probability
the level of possibility of an event occuring or something is true; likelihood
joist
load bearing part in buildings often making up either a floor or a ceiling and generally separating floors from each other
alkalinity
the capacity of a specific water to neutralize acid, which is usually a result of the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate and hydroxide content
coherence
when the parts of something fit together in a natural or reasonable way
transpiration
the process by which plants give off water vapour through their leaves
rigidity
not being flexible; inability to be bent or forced out of shape; inability to be changed or adapt
velocity
speed; a quantity to measure a motion through space and time
flammability
a measurement of how easy it is to ignite a substance or material
flammable
capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly
inflammable
capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly
effect (usually a noun)
a change that is caused by anevent,actionetc
affect (usually a verb)
to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation
across the board
affecting all people, applies to everything
dune
ridges or mounds of loose, wind-blown material, usually sand
scaffolding
temporary structure with the purpose of allowing construction workers to work