SUMMARY Flashcards
1
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Short metal “T” beam used in suspended ceiling systems to bridge the spaces between the main beams
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Cross Tee
2
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Roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side
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Pantile
3
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Clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down
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Mission Tile
4
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Groove cut into a board or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting board
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Dado
5
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Part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below grade
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Foundation Wall
6
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Part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing
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Grade Beam
7
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Black, tar like waterproofing material applied to the exterior of a foundation wall
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Dampproofing
8
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System of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to
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Balloon Framing
9
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roof supporting second floor joints
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Balloon Framing
10
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System of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
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Western Framing
11
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An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key or thumb-turn
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Dead Bolt
12
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Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine
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Tryolean Finish
13
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Principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist bending
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Chord
14
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Composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property
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Alloy
15
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Horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder
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Backset
16
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Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads
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Baluster
17
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An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high compressive strength but low tensile strength
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Cast Iron
18
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Ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools
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Nickel Steel
19
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Commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility
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Wrought Iron
20
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Window or door in which two panes of glass are used with a sealed air space between
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Double Glass
21
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The wall of Intramuros
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Fortification
22
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Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance
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15mm
23
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Special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and multiple web
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Hybrid Girder
24
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Beam that projects beyond one or both its support
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Cantilever Beam
25
Wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall
Shear Wall
26
Modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring
Gluing/ Pasting
27
Standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors
0.90 m
28
Dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in offices
24" x 48" x 1/2"
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Horizontal exterior roof overhang
Eaves
30
Structural method used for longer span/ interval of columns
Post-tensioning
31
Humidification and condensation in exterior walls are minimized by providing:
Building paper sheathing and space filled
32
Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the earth
Area Wells
33
Type of slab when the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than 0.50
One-Way Slab
34
Tar paper. Installed under the roof shingles
Felt
35
Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at the joints of the truss
Purlins
36
The section of which the moment changes from positive to negative
Inflection Point
37
Narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the same plane
Batten
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A wood or plywood piece used to fasten the ends of two members together at a
Fish Plate or Gusset Plate
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The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured
Post-tensioning
40
The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam
Beam Blocking
41
Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building created by the presence of water in the soil
Atmospheric Pressure
42
Window which projects outside the main line of a building and the compartment in which it is located extends to the floor
Bay Window
43
Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls
Control Joints
44
Joint used for adjoining existing building to new building
Expansion Joint
45
Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed against it
Cold Joint
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Joint used when vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was stopped and continued later
Construction Joint
47
Joint that is a straight groove which is used on concrete floors to "control" where the concrete should crack
Control Joint
48
Joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing
Lap Seam
49
Interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat/ lusterless finish
Flat Paint
50
Filipino term for horizontal stud
Trabe-Anzo
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Filipino term for floor joist
Soleras
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Filipino term for rabbet
Vaciada
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Filipino term for plastered course
Kusturada
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Filipino term for bottom chord
Tirante
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Filipino term for purlin
Reostra
56
Filipino term for eave
Alero
57
Filipino term for top chord
Tahilan
58
Filipino term for temper (metal work)
Poleva
59
Filipino term for plumb line
Hulog
60
Filipino term for projection
Bolada
61
Filipino term for rafter
Kilo
62
Filipino term for baseboard
Rodapis
63
Filipino term for alignment
Asintada
64
Filipino term for bath tub
Baniera
65
Filipino term for brace
Pie De Gallo
66
Filipino term for cast iron
Pundido (parang manny)
67
Filipino term for contractor
Kontratista (yeah!)
68
Filipino term for downspout
Tubo de Banada
69
Filipino term for pattern
Plantilya
70
Filipino term for mortar
Paupo
71
A steel plate attached to both sides at each joint of a truss
Gang Nail Plate
72
Climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design of tall buildings
Lightning
73
Dry walls are customarily finished
Lath and Plaster
74
One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of
1/4 Ø plastic hose filled w/ water
75
Manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in building layout
3-4-5 multiples with the use of steel tape measure
76
The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood
Grain
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The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses
G.I. Sheets
78
Block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of commercial or industrial building
Corkboard
79
Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing
1 1/2 corr
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A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc.
Chase
81
Building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and mica
Serpentine
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Form of brick bond which is composed of alternating courses of headers and stretchers
English Bond
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Form of brick bond which is composed entirely of stretchers
Running Bond
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Form of brick bond which is a variation of a running bond with a full course of headers at regular intervals
Common Bond / American Bond
85
Form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely of headers or of stretchers
Flemish Bond
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A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled, exterior wall plate
Heel Cut
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A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building
Soil Bearing Pressure
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Materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings
Aluminum Foil Sheets
89
The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings
Reinforced Concrete and High Grade Steel
90
Material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units
Asbestos-Cement Shingles
91
The finished frame surrounding a door
Door Jamb
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A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key
Knob Bolt
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Door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate independently or together
Dutch Door
94
A twisting force
Torsion
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The appearance concrete makes when rocks in the concrete are visible and where there are void areas in the foundation wall, especially around concrete foundation windows
Honey Combs
96
A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation
Sheet Piling
97
Refers to the term stone-cut
Wood Siding
98
Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns
AA
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Chord splice connectors for trusses
Split-Ring
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A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together
Clamp Nail
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Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall
Weathered
102
Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
Hip Rafter
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The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and excavation lines
Batter Boards
104
Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of load
Composite Column
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Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check
Spirit Level
106
A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system
Space Frame
107
The metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches
Keeper
108
The appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces
Zinc Chromate
109
Coating of commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, ga. 26, having standard corrugation
Aluminum Coating
110
Wood flooring finishing material
7 & 6 Wood Planks
111
A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs
Chalking
112
Time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete footing
24 hours
113
Wall partition wooden framing
Studs
114
The appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing
Acrylic Latex Paint
115
The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheet
Acrylic Paint
116
Hardware used to fasten corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
L Hook Bolt
117
Hardware used to fasten an asphalt strip roof shingle on wooden sheets/planks
Staple Wire
118
A type of concrete floor which has no beam
Flat Slab
119
Tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal position
Level Tool
120
Tool for testing and for framing work
Steel Square
121
Vertical surface on face of a stair step
Riser
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The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during the progress of construction and after completion of the projects for a period of not less than
2 years
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Nominal 1" - 2" thk members connecting opposite roof rafters to stiffen the roof structure
Collar Beam
124
Thickness of a wood plank
2" to 5"
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Distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight
Run
126
A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving on solid wood
Portable Hand Router
127
A mixture of sand and stone and a major component of concrete
Aggregate
128
The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system
Girder
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A wall supporting no load other than its own weight
Nonbearing Wall
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A wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight
Load Bearing Wall
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A wall that holds back on earth embankment
Retaining Wall
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A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame
Bearing Wall
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A non-bearing wall built on a concrete floor
Floating Wall
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It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall
Shear Wall
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The occupancy load which either partially or fully in place or may not be present at all
Live Load
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Distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks
Effective Length
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The most important component to determine the strength of a concrete mix
Cement
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The total of all the tread widths in a stair
Total Run
139
A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
Sump Pit
140
The pre-construction of components as a part of a whole
Prefabrication
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An opening in the roof for admitting light
Skylight
142
Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves
Softwood
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A kind of brick used for high temperature
Firebrick
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A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support for finish trim around openings and near the base of the wall
Plaster Ground
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Distance between two structural supports
Span
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Scientific name for wood
Xylem
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A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors
Muntin
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Roof that has four sloping sides
Hip Roof
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Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
Rip-rap
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A tough used for carrying off water
Moat
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The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
Stripping
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A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting rafters
Purlin
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A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing wood or metal plates to concrete construction
Anchor Bolt
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A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above the opening
Lintel
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The placing of glass in windows or doors
Glazing
156
Another word for handmill on a stair construction
Banister
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A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
Lap Joint
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The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb
Butt Hinge
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Lumber that still contains moisture or sap
Green Lumber
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The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof
Valley
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A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters
Facia
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A large heavy nail
Spike
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Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be done
Caisson
164
Lumber specification S4S
Smooth on four sides
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The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss
Chord
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Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor
Wood Saddle
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Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent blade set
45
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A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever
Latch
169
A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall
Common Wall
170
The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset keyhole
Escutcheon
171
The material used for the process of making watertight the roof intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
Flashing
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A short wood bracket or cantilever that supports an overhang portion of a roof
Lookout
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The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building
Formworks
174
Wedge-shaped stone of an arch
Keystone
175
Fireproof door with metal covering
Kalomein Door
176
The triangular, decorative and supporting member that holds a mantel or horizontal shelf
Corbel
177
Lumber that is not squared or finished
Milled Lumber
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A round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use to hold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes, beams plates and engine heads
Foundation Bolt
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Simplest type of fiber carpet weaving where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires” inserted consecutively across the loom
Velvet
180
A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
Scratch Coat
181
A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish and topcoat wood flooring
Polyurethane Floor Coating
182
A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally
Scarf
183
A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
Standard Terazzo
184
An extension of a rafter beyond the wall line
Outrigger
185
A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
Pivoted Window
186
Used to fill a joint with mastic or asphalt plastic cement to prevent leaks
Caulking
187
Type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French window
Rabbet
188
Water-mixed productwith a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime activity in new masonry surface
Masonry Neutralizer
189
A crosswise groove at the end of a board
Notch
190
Shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light only
Figured Wired Glass
191
The act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing surface such as paving
Grading
192
Adjustable metal column used to support a beam or bearing point
Monopost
193
One of a series of parallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in turn by larger beams, girders or bearing walls
Ceiling Joist or Roof Joist
194
A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
Vigan Tiles
195
Steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete
Tendon
196
The upper member of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace
Cap
197
A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill
Apron
198
A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long
Boardfoot
199
Frames of wood or metal enclosing part (or all) of a window sash
Casement
200
The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a basement or crawl space foundationwall
Backfill
201
Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars
Backing
202
Window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door
Casement Window
203
Horizontal beam rafter that supports shorter rafters
Barge
204
Window space projecting outward from the walls of a building
Bay Window
205
Bonding together two or more layers of materials
Laminating
206
Bottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests on top a foundation, sometimes called sill plate
Mudsill
207
Small-diameter, pre-drilled hole that guides a nail or screw
Pilot Hole
208
A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home
Rim Joist
209
In a building frame, a structural element that is shorter than usual, as a stud above a door opening or below a window sill
Cripple stud
210
Carpentry joint by 2 uneven timbers,each of which is notched at the place where they cross
Cogged joint
211
A step usually lowest in a flight, having one or both ends rounded to a semi-cricle and projecting beyond the face of the stair string/s
Bull-nosed step
212
A massive concrete wall that resists overturning by virtue of its own weight
Gravity wall
213
n masonry, a hard stone or brick used to reinforce an external corner of a wall
Quoin
214
A type of half lapped joint used to resist tension
Scarf joint
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One of a number of short vertical member often circular in section to support a stair handrail
Baluster
216
The arrangement and design of window in a building
Fenestration
217
What concrete block that is used in making a corner of an anchor wall
Fig. A-1
218
Lateral ties used for 36mm main bars for column is
12mm
219
Portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to negative
Inflection point
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A brick laid on its edge so that its end is visible
Rowlock
221
A short flat piece of lumber which is bolted, nailed or screwed to butting pieces in order splice them together
Scab
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Diagonal bracing in pairs between adjacent floor joist to prevent the joist fro twisting
Cross bridging
223
A bar used to hold the reinforcement on a beam
Web
224
A small finishing nail is called
Brad
225
A roof wherein the four sides are sloping towards the center terminating at a point
Pyramid roof
226
A metal sheet used to connect girder and floor joist at the same level
Stirrup
227
A slender structural unit introduced onto the ground to transmit load to underground strata
Pile
228
Brick set on end with the narrow side showing is called
Soldier
229
Finely divided solid particles added to the vehicle to contribute color and durability to paint
Pigment
230
End lapping of corrugated G.I. roofing sheets
30cm
231
Inclined structural member that supports the steps of a stair
Carriage
232
Structural steel shape having unsymmetrical balance
Channel
233
Hooked end of a 12mm stirrups
6cm
234
Which among the concrete block is the header block
Fig B-2
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A device used as a guide of the hand saw in cutting object to form a milter joint
Miter box
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The best and accurate tool for guiding the work in establishing a horizontal level
Plastic hose w/ water
237
Minimum thickness of suspended R.C. slab
100mm
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Total board foot of 10 pcs. 2"x2"x12'
40 bd.ft.
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Which among the brick work is a common flemish bond
Fig. C-3
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Xyladecor is a product of
Boysen
241
Wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight
Load bearing wall
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The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks
Effective length
243
The amount of space measured in cubic units.
Volume
244
A bended rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete
Stirrups
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The most important component to determine the strength of concrete
Cement
246
Another term for plaster board
Gypsum board
247
The face or front of a building
Façade
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An opening in the roof for admitting light
Skylight
249
Wood coming from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves
Soft wood
250
A kind of brick used for high temperature
Fire brick
251
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support for finish trim around opening and near the base of the wall
Plaster ground
252
The distance between two structural supports
Span
253
Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
Rip-rap
254
Hammer is a
Striking tool
255
Which among the finger joint is the hidden dove tail
Fig. D-2
256
The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete
Stripping
257
A structural member spanning fron truss to truss or supporting rafters
Purlins
258
Steel bent inserted in masonry construction for scouring wood or plates to concrete const
Anchor bolts
259
A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above the opening
Lintel
260
The placing of glass in windows and doors
Glazing
261
A rejected building material because of its below standard grade
Cull
262
A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials
Lap joint
263
Lumber that still contains moisture or sap
Green lumber
264
The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof
Valley
265
A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is part of the cornice
Fascia
266
A large heavy nail is referred to as
Spike
267
What is the scientific name of wood
Xylem
268
A wall that holds back on earth embankment
Retaining wall
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The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss
Chord
270
Strips of hardwood usually 2"x2" laid over a concrete slab floor
Sleeper
271
A vertical structural member which acts as a supporting element in a wall or partition
Stud
272
Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine
Tyrolean finish
273
Curing of concrete or mortar without the gain or loss of heat during the curing period
Adiabatic curing
274
A floor tile composed principally of polyvinyl chloride
Vinyl tile
275
The permanent deformation of a materials under a sustained load
Creep
276
The vertical face of a stair
Riser
277
Groove extended along the edge or face of the wood member being cut parallel to grain
Plough
278
The stressing of unbonded tendons after concrete has cured
Post-tensioning
279
A brick whose face has been hacked to resemble roughly hacked stone
Ashlar brick
280
A type of tape used in finishing joints between gypsum board
Perforated tape
281
Employed to reduce restraint by accomodating movement of masonry walls
Control joint
282
A window sash which opens inward and is hinged at the bottom
Hopper
283
Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric pattern
Parquet
284
Anchor bolts and strap are molded out of
Wrought iron
285
Common hardware fastener for truss braces
Lag screw
286
Sealer type of washer for G.I. roofing sheets
Lead
287
Trade name for anti-termite surface application on wood
Solignum
288
Retarders or accelerators concrete setting
Admixture
289
Coated with zinc
Galvanized
290
Technical term for earthquake
Seismic
291
Vertical frame of paneled door
Stile
292
Fascia between floor and wall
Baseboard
293
Cement, sand, and water
Mortar
294
Filipino term for framework
Balangkas
295
Filipino term for bottom chord
Barakilan
296
Filipino term for collar
Sinturon
297
Filipino term for plastered course
Kusturada
298
Filipino term for purlins
Reostra
299
Filipino term for wainscoating tiles
Asolehos
300
Filipino term for wrought iron strap
Platsuela
301
Filipino term for ceiling joist
Kostilyahe
302
Filipino term for door fillet
Batidora
303
Filipino term for girder
Guililan
304
Filipino term for masonry fill
Lastilyas
305
Filipino term for downspout
Tubo de banada
306
Filipino term for cabinet hinge
Espolon
307
Filipino term for brace
Pie de gallo
308
Filipino term for bathtub
Baniera
309
Filipino term for temper (metal work)
SUBAN
310
Horizonatal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder
BACKSET
311
A principal member of a truss
CHORD
312
Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operatingn machine
TYROLEAN FINISH
313
A roofing tile which has the shape of "S" laid on its side
PANTILE
314
A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility
WROUGHT IRON
315
Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed
COLD JOINT
316
Has high compressive strength but low tensile strength
CAST IRON
317
Horizontal surfaces on which the stone units lie on course
BED
318
That part of the foundation for a building which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below grade
FOUNDATION WALL
319
The boxing in or covering a joist beam or girder to give appearance of a larger beam
BEAM BLOCKING
320
A system of framing building in which floor joist of each storey rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
WESTERN FRAMING
321
Pressure equivalent to that exerted on a surface by a column of a water at a given height
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
322
Fashion tone ceiling tiles manufacturer
ACI INSULATION
323
Pre painted longspan roofing manufacturer
JACINTO COLOR STEEL
324
Combination of aluminum foil, installed beneath the ceiling under G.I. Roofing
THERMAL INSULATION
325
Anodizing gives aluminum oxide coating by means of this
ELECTROLYTIC ACTION
326
Use of aluminum sheets is not allow in this material
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH
327
A brand name of asbestos roofing
PLACA ROMANA
328
Anchor bolts and column straps are made of this
STEEL
329
Tradename for plastic materials
FORMICA
330
First group of wood used as shoring
TANGUILE
331
Minimum thickness of footing according to NBC
250mm
332
A passageway of a chimney
FLUE
333
A defects in softwood consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resin
PITCH POCKET
334
Lumber defects caused by broken twigs
KNOTS
335
They are used for unpainted surfaces or those to be repainted after most of the original paint has been removed
PRIMER SEALER
336
Concrete mixed ideal for road pavement and waterproof structure
AA
337
Lumber defects due to the effects of fungi
MOLDS AND STAINS
338
To coat steel or iron by immersing in a bath of zinc
GALVANIZING
339
A boring bit having a conical shaped cutter to accommodate the head of the screw
COUNTERSINK
340
A metal plate attached to the face of a door, around the shaft for the door knob
ROSE
341
The process of marking wood, metal bricks using pointed material
SCRIBE
342
A brand of liquid solution of pigment in suitable vehicle of oil, organic solvent or water
DAVIES
343
A building material made of fused silica with alkaline bases, drawn up with a metal bar from a tank
GLASS
344
A low wall around a chalet type house
ZOCALO
345
Common hardware fastener for truss braces
LAG SCREW
346
A material which provides a seal as a result of pressure between he faces of a joint
COMPRESSION SEAL
347
The cross bar of a panic exit device; serves as a push bar to actuate the panic hardware
CRASH BAR
348
Rock volume to collect water in retaining wall
BLEEDER MASS
349
A horizontal timber which serves as a base for the stud in a stud partition
SOLEPLATE
350
One of the outer structural member of a frame; as at the outer edge of a door or a window sash
STILE
351
A tradename for for anti-termite surface application on wood
SOLIGNUM
352
A roofing material having a galvanized steel as base with acrylic overglazedd
COLOROOF
353
Concrete with low cement content
LEAN
354
Pre-casted custom designed architectural panel with specially designed waterproof joints
FLOOR PANEL
355
A barrier or diaphragms formed to prevent the movement of the soil, to stabilize the foundations
SHEET PILE
356
A fireproof door with metal covering
KALAMEIN
357
Comes from decidous or broadleaf trees and are typically used for flooring, stairs, paneling, furniture and interior form
HARDWOOD
358
The evergreens and are used for general construction relatively soft and easy to cut and work
SOFTWOOD
359
Used for posts, girder, jambs attached to concrete and also for wooden decks
YACAL
360
Finest wood for furniture
TINDALO
361
Used for paneling and plywood veneer
DAO
362
Tanguile like for framing chests, jewel boxes, stair frames
KAMAGONG
363
Philippine mahogany for framing chests, stair, frame
WHITE LAUAN
364
Used for framing joist, truss
APITONG
365
Most expensive used for furniture and paneling, flooring, door pnels, stairs
NARRA
366
The most common lumber in the market; used generally for framing, joists, nailer, studs
TANGUILE
367
Used for paneling
ALMACIGA
368
The hard cross grained mass of wood formed in a trunk at the place where a branch
KNOTS
369
A crack due to natural causes occuring in timber; includes ring shakes, cup shakes heart shakes, star shakes and wind shakes
SHAKES
370
A defects in softwoods; consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resins
PITCHPOCKETS
371
A cracks that extends completely throug a piece of wood or veneer
SPLIT
372
A small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, usually caused by shinkage during drying
CHECK
373
Distortion in shape of parallel plane surface
WARP
374
A round edge or bark along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber; usually caused by sawing too near the surface of the lag
WANE
375
The decay of seasoned wood caused by fungi of a type capable of carrying water into the wood they infest
DRY ROT
376
1 inch x 12 inches x 1 foot of length
1 BOARD FOOT
377
Thickness x Width x Length / 12
BOARD FOOT FORMULA
378
1" TO 1 1/2" thk and wider
BOARDS
379
2" to 4" thk
DIMENSION LUMBER
380
5" x 5" and larger
TIMBERS
381
A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finishes on both sides with a thin layer of wood, glued together with industrial glues
PLYBOARD
382
Hip roof support
JACK RAFTER
383
Another term for plaster board
GYPSUM BOARD
384
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as a guide and support for finish trims around openings and near the base of the wall
TRIMMING GUARD
385
Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion
RIPRAP
386
Strips or hardwods usually 2" x 2" laid over a concrete slab floor
SLEEPERS
387
Steel window section for muntins
Z BAR
388
A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill-up the gap of marble slabs during installatiuon of floor or wall finishes
POLYMER
389
A type of handless lockset key operatd to give double security
DEAD BOLT LOCK
390
Admixture that impart color on concrete
TRUSCON
391
Tension is placed on the reinforcing prior to the placing of the concrete
PRE-TENSIONED CONCRETE
392
Subjecting reinforcement bars, tendons to tension on a stress bed prior to concrete pouring
PRE STRESSING
393
The soil or rock directly beneath the footing
FOUNDATION BED
394
Minimum time required for removing the form for sides of beams and girders
3 DAYS
395
To improve the water repellant qualities of cement in concrete mixing
SAHARA
396
A paint defects causes by applying a finish coat over too damp a base coat
BLISTERING
397
A type of concrete floor which has no beam
FLAT SLAB
398
A 2" to 5" thick piece of lumber
WOOD PLANK
399
A flat glass sheet possesing high quality polished, smooth surface
FLOAT GLASS
400
A protein; the chief nitrogenous ingredient of milk
CASEIN
401
A type of roofing materials made from semi solid mixture of complex hydrocarbons derived from coal of petroleum and before installation dissolved in solvent, emulsified, heated to liquid
ASPHALTIC
402
The tradename for flouroplastic which is transparent to opaque in character and is used primarily for electrical fixture and pipe sealing
TEFLON
403
The chemical reaction between cement and water which produces hardened cement
HYDRATION
404
The process of striking the concrete in order to bring the surface to the required grade
SCREEDING
405
Temporary structure used to support a permanent structure during its erection and until its become self supporting
FALSEWORK
406
An excavation whose length greatly exceeds its width
TRENCH
407
A type of steel that develops a protective oxide coat on its surface upon exposure to the elements so that the painting is not required for protection
WEATHERING STEEL
408
A pattern bond with alternate strechers and headers in each with headers centered over stretchers in the course below
FLEMISH BOND
409
Such as barite, magnitite and steel punching and is used primarily for nuclear radiation shielding
HEAVYWEIGHT
410
A type of scaffold which has one line of standard to support the outside of the scaffold deck, while the inside edge is supported from the wall being built
PUTLOG SCAFFOLD
411
A portland cement specification
ASTM C 150
412
A clad aluminium sheet used for standrad corrugated, ribbed or V-beam section and various embossed pattrens for industrial roofing and curtain wall sheets
ALCLAD
413
A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surfaces inward occurs
CHALKING
414
Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric patterns
PARQUET
415
A special coating system with high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to finish topcoat and wood flooring
POLYURETHANE FLOOR COATING
416
A type of plastic rigid to flexible, translucent to opaque and is used in insulation, siding, wood imitation, flooring and piping
PVC
417
The paint materials used for sealing, filling, correcting surface defects on wood surfaces
GLAZING PUTTY
418
A type of cement that provides 190% of type I strength after one day curing and also produces about 150% of the heat of hydration of normal cement during first seven days
TYPE III HIGH EARLY STRENGTH
419
The process of proportioning cement, water, aggregates and additives prior to concrete mixing
BATCHING
420
Minimum slump recommended for mass concrete
2 to 5 INCHES
421
The placing of concrete using pneumatic pressure of dry mix concrete or mortars
SHOTCRETE
422
A standing position of brick construction having length and height as the exposed surface
SOLDIERS
423
A process employed to reduce the amount of free water present in plastic concrete after the concrete has been placed and screen
VACUUM DEWATERING
424
An electrolytic process in which the aluminum is emmersed in a specific acid solution through which a direct current is passed between the aluminum and the solution
ANODIZING
425
The substance in the paint which gives continuity and provides adhesion to the surface or subtrite
VEHICLES
426
A more substantial framework progressively built up as tall building rises up
STAGING
427
No. 5 designation of a bar
16mm
428
A water tight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundation or structures below water level
CAISSON
429
A wood defect that is a small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, usually caused by shrinkage during drying
CHECKS
430
Bolts w/c incorporate torque control groove so that the stem breaks under a specified torque
TENSION SET BOLTS
431
A soil condition where the soil material is in the natural state before the disturbamnce
BANK
432
The process of increasing the density of a soil by mechanically forcing the soil particles closer together, thereby expelling the air from the void spaces
COMPACTION
433
A special form of cast in place concrete pile in which an enlarged based is formed during driving
BULB PILE
434
A beam usually distributed horizontal forces to footings
TIE BEAM
435
A type of glass produced by heating annealed glass almost to the melting point and then chilling it rapidly which is 3 to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass
TEMPERED GLASS
436
A type of paint that produces a very smooth and glossy surface and sometimes referred to as pigmented lacquer
DUCO
437
A horizontal layer of mortar on which bricks are laid
BED JOINT
438
Walls made up of two masonry wythes separated by an air space 2" (50mm) or more in width and tied together by metal ties
CAVITY WALL
439
A type of soft formwork with no shoring along its span and is supported instead of trusses frames along its span and shoring on both ends
FLYING FORM
440
Class AA concrete mixture ratio
1: 1 1/2 : 3
441
A column usually reinforced concrete, constructed below the ground surface
PIER
442
A defect in lumber which is round edge or bank along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber, usually caused by sawing too near the surface
WANE
443
A liquid component of a paint to increase its fluidity, they volatize or evaporated during drying and not became part of the film
SOLVENTS
444
A plate usually wood used to anchor a stair to concrete
KICKER PLATE
445
A type of settlement that cause the grade slab to bend upward due to wet soil expansion
EXPANSIVE SOIL HEAVING
446
A special type of paint made with varnish as the vehicle, applied in wood and metal
ENAMEL
447
Whitish powder that forms on the surface of bricks or stone walls due to evaporation of moisture or containing salts
EFFLORESCENCE
448
The most widely used type of building brick which is made of natural sand and clay or shale
KILN BURNED BRICKS
449
A vertical joints between brick wythes
COLLAR JOINT
450
A paint defect coat by soft undercoat, forming shallow cracks at closely spaced but irregular interval
CHECKING
451
It is not a vehicle of paint
EMULSIFIERS
452
A double unit glass
INSULATING GLASS
453
A pattern consisting of stretcher or running bond six or seven courses with a course of headers laid perpendicular to the stretcher course
COMMON BOND
454
Additive used to ensure that all particles of cement and water are mixed thoroughly in a concrete setting
DISPERSAL AGENT
455
Flouropolymers, powder coatings, siliconized acrylics and polyesters are these types of coatings for aluminium
LAMINATED COATING
456
A process of coating steel products by immersing them in a bath of motten zinc after cleaning them
ANODIZING
457
Another term used for ASTM A572 high strength low alloy. It is a structural steel which uses a natural form of oxidation for protective coating
WEATHERING STEEL
458
A rigid frame which is done by welding together its two spanning members, both are connected homogenously to the vertical column members fastened conventionally to the concrete pedestal
TWO HINGED FRAME
459
Steel plate under the end of a beam used to distribute the end reaction where the beam rests on a masonry or concrete support
BEARING PLATE
460
Used as a dry sheet to protect wood sheating from dripping asphalt, usually composed of combination of felted papers, shredded wood fibers and asphalt saturated
TARRED FELTS
461
A type of surfacing in built-up roof where a flood coat of bitumens is applied over the top ply and a layer of aggregate is applied while the flood coat is hot
GRAVEL SURFACING
462
Unitary roofing materials which are similar to shingles except that they are split out
SHAKES
463
An incomplete form of peeling where the paint cracks into the large segments, the edges of which breakaway from the surface while the center remains attached.Usually due to repeated application of new coats over old coats
ALLIGATORING
464
Discoloration of coating caused by solube color in the underlying surface,may be prevented by applying an impermeable undercoating
BLEEDING
465
Formation of blisters or pustules in coating, may be due to underlying spots of grease,the sun during the process of drying
BLISTERING
466
Progressive powdering from the surface inward
CHALKING
467
Loss of luster, due to insufficient or defective undercoat, improper filling of wood
DEADENING
468
Clouding of the laquer film through precipitation of moisture in the film
MOISTURE BLUSH
469
Rough appearance resembles very closely the peel of the orange, improper surface cleaning
ORANGE PEEL
470
Indicate imperfect attachment to the surface; due to dampness, greasy surface and moisture
PEELING
471
As it called, changes in atmospheric conditions during application over sweating or incompletely dried undercoats, spots of grease or soap
PINHOLING
472
Irregularities of surface due to uneven flow of varnish or paint, too much varnish, inc brushing
RUNS AND SAGS
473
Adhesive property of incompletely dried coating, it is caused especially in the refinishing of old work, over unclean or greasy surface
TACKINESS
474
Due to applications of few heavy coats for more thin ones, due to cold weather
WRINKLING
475
The loss of color of a paint film through exposure to sunlight and weather
FADING
476
What is the standard weight of 8mm hot weld deformed bar
0.396 KILO
477
What is the standard weight of 10mm hot weld deformed bar
0.616 KILO
478
What is the standard weight of 12mm hot weld deformed bar
0.888 KILO
479
What is the standard weight of 16mm hot weld deformed bar
1.580 KILOS
480
What is the standard weight of 20mm hot weld deformed bar
2.466 KILOS
481
What is the standard weight of 25mm hot weld deformed bar
3.854 KILOS
482
What is the standard weight of 28mm hot weld deformed bar
4.834 KILOS
483
What is the standard weight of 32mm hot weld deformed bar
6.314 KILOS
484
What is the standard weight of 36mm hot weld deformed bar
7.992 KIOS
485
What is the standard weight of 40mm hot weld deformed bar
9.866 KILOS
486
Is used for general concrete construction where the special properties are specified
TYPE I
487
Is for use in general concrete construction exposed to moderate surlfate action or where moderate heat of hydration is required
TYPE II
488
is used where high early strength is required
TYPE III
489
is used where low heat of hydration is required
TYPE IV
490
is for use when high sulfate resistance is required
TYPE V
491
This is workhose of metal windows available in many combination of fixed and operating sash. Usually, the lowest light will project in and the upper ends projects out for maximum comfort
PROJECTED
492
Another version of the projected sash, this window provides an integral grill permitting ventilations but restricting the size of an object that can pass through the window
SECURITY
493
Operating sash for ease of operation
DOUBLE HUNG
494
It provide flush interior and exterior wall surfaces without the need for counter- balancing hardware intrinsic in the double hung window
SLIDING
495
A larger amount of light than ventilation is desired
COMBINATION
496
Vertically proportioned sash that swing outward, somewhat like a door
CASEMENT
497
It offers 100% ventilation combined with a degree of rain protection not attainable with casement sash
AWNING
498
An awning window which is reduced in to an operating louver, with a profound effect on appearance and ability to provide weatherstripping
JALOUSIE
499
Popular in multi-storey, AC commercial building. They usually rotate90deg up to 180deg
PIVOTED
500
A movable joint used to attached, support and turn a door about a pivot
HINGE
