Lab 14 Words of the day Estimating 275

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A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually loaded axially in
41 column
compression.

A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin, that transversely

42 beam supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as columns and
walls.

A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a combination of

43 girder these, used to support other structural members at isolated points along its
length.

A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or more inches wide, used
44 joist horizontally as a support for a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made from
steel, aluminum, or other material.

A wall specifically designed and built to support an imposed load in addition to its
45 load-bearing wall
own weight.

A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation, for securing a sill, framework,

46 anchor bolt
or machinery.

47 envelope
A term used to denote the extreme outside surface and dimensions of a building.

48 wythe Each continuous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit in thickness.

A method of concrete construction in which members are cast horizontally at a

49 tilt-up location adjacent to their eventual position and tilted into place after removal of
forms.

Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated construction around

50 metal framing
columns and at beams.

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 Lab 15 Words of the day Estimating 275
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An application of a water-resisting treatment or material to the surface of a

51 dampproofing
concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water or moisture.
Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.

A component of the building envelope system that prohibits air leakage into a
52 air barrier building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid-
applied air barriers are examples.

Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used to close up side

walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the
53 sheathing
surface. The sheathing grades of lumber are also commonly used for pallets,
crates, and certain industrial products.

A thin, impervious sheet of material placed in construction to prevent water

54 flashing penetration or direct the flow of water. Flashing is used especially at roof hips and
valleys, roof penetrations, joints between a roof and a vertical wall, and in
masonry walls to direct the flow of water and moisture.

55 vapor barrier Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture into a structure or
another material, thus preventing condensation within them.

A material used to prevent adhesion between freshly placed concrete and the
56 bond breaker
substrate.

57 storefront sash
An assembly of light metal members that form a frame for a fixed-glass storefront.

The exterior closure or skin of a building. A curtain wall is nonbearing and is not
58 curtain wall
supported by beams or girders.

A masonry facing attached to the backup, but not so bonded as to act with it
59 veneer
under load.

A horizontal supporting member, installed above an opening such as a window or

60 lintel
a door, that serves to carry the weight of the wall above it.

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