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10 Cards in this Set
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Barrel Vault |
A segment of a cylindrical surface that spans as an arch. |
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Bent |
A plane of framing consisting of beams and columns joined together often with rigid joints. |
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Built-up Roof |
A roofing composed of three to five layers of asphalt felt laminated with coal tar, pitch, or asphalt. The top is finished with crushed slag or gravel. Generally used on flat or low-pitched roofs. |
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Expansion Joint |
A bituminous fiber strip used to separate blocks or units of concrete to prevent cracking due to expansion as a result of temperature changes. Also used on concrete slabs. |
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Heel of Rafter |
Seat cut in a rafter that rests on the wall plate. |
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Ledger Strip (Board) |
Strip fastened to the bottom edge of a flush girder to help support the floor joints. |
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Lumber, dimensional |
Yard lumber from 2 inches to, but not including, 5 inches thick and 2 or more inches wide. Includes joists, rafters, studs, plank, and small timbers. |
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Partition |
A wall that subdivides spaces within any story of a building. |
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Ridge Beam |
A structural member that is located at the ridge line of the roof and spans between walls or columns while supporting rafters and roof joints. |
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Wane |
Bark, or lack of wood from any cause, on edge or corner of a piece of wood. |
