Technology and Materials Flashcards
Engineering instrument used to measure vertical and horizontal angles
Theodolite
Picket fence material
Plank
Post that supports / maintain wooden post
Sister post
material not suitable for tennis court
Grass
Types of welding
Fusion and pressure welding
Lighting fixtures that turn on/off based on the ambient of light
Photoelectric control (photocell)
% of shade covered by tree canopy
Canopy cover
Triangular UV treated shade fabric
Shade sail
Mountable curbs primarily cater
Vehicles
Process used in steel production
Bessemer process
Minimum archery range
50 yards / 45.7 mts
Standard depth for wet play area
300mm
Used to drill holes for posts, commonly attached to tractors
Post Hole Auger
Purpose of Allen Key Machine Screw
Against theft
Instrument used to measure angle of slope
(In)clinometer
Joint that resembles back/ rear of animal
Dovetail joint
Retaining wall failure
Sliding, overturning
Lamp used for roadways;
Produces yellow color
Sodium-vapor
Good characteristics of incandescent lamp
Good color rendition
Lifespan of flourescent lamp
10,000-15,000 hrs
Metal alloys of bronze
Copper and tin
Greenish layer that naturally forms on copper when exposed to air
Patina
Medium used to outline tennis court borders and other markings
Paint
Added to ponds/ lakes in golf courses to enhance visual quality of water
Blue dye
Filter used in koi ponds
Biofilter
Material NOT advisable for posts reaching up to 5 mts
Plastic