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Galvanic Action

Corrosion of metals due to contact between metals that are too dissimilar. Zinc and Bronze for example.

Shim

Adjust various uneven building parts

Furring

Support surface that goes under under the finish so the finish surface is flat or level.

Deadman

heavy concrete object is placed below grade used as an anchor.

Sheathing

Structural covering installed on the framing to create shear resistance and rigidity. Outside of framing.

Panic Hardware

must be installed between 34" and 48" above finished floor.

Millwork

Prefabricated - shop. MILLLED

Bentonite

Waterproofing material, clay like. Swells to fill in the cracks when it gets wet.

Cant Strip

Triangular section strip that goes under the flashing and other roof to wall connections



Critical Radian Flux

Test used to test flammability of material.

Bitumen

Roofing material. Tar-like



Critical Radiant Flux

Testing to find flammability of Building Material

Pitch Pocket

Waterproofing - a pocket, where a flange is placed around the building material penetrating the roof and liquid sealant is pored inside of it. Good source of leaks.

Sleepers

Horizontal members that are laid on the concrete to provide a nailing surface for the floor.

Oil Canning

Crappy Appearance of metal roofs.

Mortar Types

M, S, N and O


- M strongest - 2500 psi


- S 1800 psi


- N 750 psi


- O 350 psi interior, non-load bearing

1. ANNEALING


2. QUENCHING


3. TEMPERING


4. CASEHARDENING

1. Heating Steel to high temperature.


2. Rapid cooling


3. Re-heating to less the 1350F and slowly cooling.


4. Controlled Cooling, produces soft core, hard surface.



Stucco Finishes:


1. TROWEL


2. SAND FLOAT


3. SPRAY


4. TEXTURE

1. Smooth


2. Sand is added by hand to the mix.


3. Sprayed with a gun.


4. Applied with different techniques.

Treatment Approaches to Historic Buildings

1. Preservation


2. Rehabilitation


3. Restoration


4. Reconstruction



Brazing

Joining two or more metal parts at temp above 800F. Brass, bronze and aluminium.

1. Rift-Sawn


2. Plain-Sawn


3. Quarter-Sawn

1. Quarters are cut radially.


2. Tangent cut


3. Quarters as cut diagonally.

Pargeting

Ornamental Plaster work

Glazing Options

1. Single Glazing and Acrylic Single


2. Single Glazing Storm Window and Double Glazing


3. Double glazing with low-e and triple glazing


4. Triple glazing with low-e.

Stucco

Scratch Coat


Brown Coat


Finishing Coat

Intumescent Paint

Fire-retarding paint

Brownfield

Environmental Contamination

Hydrophonics

Plants growing in nutrient liquid.

Tuck pointing

Cleaning out bad mortar from the joints

Batter Boards

Method for locating the corners of foundation during initial sitework.

Efflorescence

Water that escapes through the masonry leaves salt on the surface.

Crazing

Cracks on the surface of new finished concrete caused by shrinkage.

Laitance

Chalky deposit of weak cement on the surface of concrete because of excess water and overworked concrete mix.

Spalling

Breaking or flaking of masonry because of various problems.

Terne-Plate

Lead-tin alloy applied over sheet of steel.

Capillary Action

Minimize the damage by damp-proofing

Castelated Beam

A beam that is split through its web in a zigzag pattern and then shifted and welded back together to increase its depth - just increasing its span but not its weight.

Types of Cement

Type I: General Purpose


Type I: General Purpose on soil with high sulfur content.


Type III: High early set, quickset.


Type IV: Low heat, slow set.


Type V: Sulfate Resisting.

Anealing Glass

Slowly cooling glass to give it more strenght

Skim Coat

Joint compound layer used to fill all the leftover cracks to provide a nice surface for priming.

Vitrification

Measure of ceramic density after it is fired in a kiln.

Copper Alloys

Bronze, Brass, Monel, Muntz and Nickel Silver

Cast Iron

High Carbon content, high compressive, low tensile strength.

Wrought Iron

Very ductile, can not be tempered or cast. No carbon at all.

Build-up Section

Using common steel section parts, another part is created in order to solve a structural dilemma.

Astragal

Used as a door coordinator when there are two leafs present. or Seal between two doors, or molding or ...

Terrazzo

A Floor Finish best installed over a sand cushion with control joints.

Anisotropic

WOOD: material has different strength depending on its orientation.




vs. Isotropic

Tiles

Quarry Tile and Ceramic Tiles

Hydration

Concrete Setting

Balloon and Platform Framing

Balloon continuous and Platform stops at the second floor and then repeats.

Fire Damper

Automatic barrier that closes in case of fire.

Transit Mixed

Concrete that is mixed while in traffic

Reglet

Used in flashing termination