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85 Cards in this Set
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Plate Glass |
Glass is cast into sheets |
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Float Glass |
floats on molten tin and provides a distortion free finish |
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Wire Glass |
Wire mesh embedded into glass, maintains integrity during fires |
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Tmpered Glass |
Strengthened to resist shock, shatters into small pieces |
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Laminated Glass |
Sandwiches thin sheet of trnasparent plastuc between 2 panes, holds broken pieces in place |
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Clear Fire rated Glass |
Multi layered laminated glass with special transparent interlayers |
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Pattern Glass |
Geometric patterns embossed on both sides of glass |
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Spandrel |
Opaque or interior painted to prevent visible light |
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Plenum |
Space between floor and ceiling |
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Sandblasted/ Frosted Glass |
Physically or chemically distorted |
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Tinted Glass |
Chemical coloring added in molten glass, reduces heat and build up, reduces glare |
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Reflective Glass |
Transparent metal coating applied to exterior facing surface |
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Low- Emissivity |
Cold applied film that controls solar gain |
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Glass Block |
Masonry product |
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Insulating Glass |
2 layers of glass seperated by air space to control heat |
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Super Windows |
combine multiple glazings, multiple e-films, and very low conductivity gas |
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Stick Systems |
Frame built up of extruded aluminum sticks, store front systems |
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Alumnium Extrusions |
Multiple pieces snapped and screwed together |
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Anodizing |
integraloxide finish |
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Wind Loads on Glass |
Mullions as vertical beams, greatly depth |
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Spider Connections |
Laminated strengthen glass required |
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Skylights |
Minimunm of 15% slope |
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Oil Canning |
Warping of surface |
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Corrugated Panels |
Folded to stiffen |
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Enviromental Tobacco Smoke Control |
Prohibit Smoking Indoors, exterior ares 25 ft from entries and intakes, ventilated smoking rooms with seperate exhaust systems |
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Increased Ventilation |
Mechanical- ventilation rates minimum 30% above standard Natural- Operable Windows |
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Indoor Chemical &Pollution Source Control |
Permanent entry grates or mats |
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Lighting(Human Comfort) |
Individual controls for 90% occupants |
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Thermal control |
Individual control for 50% |
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Daylighting and Views |
Daylight in 75% of occupied spaces Views in 90% of spaces, direct line of site 2'6" AFF |
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Off Gassing |
Toxic chemicals slowly releasing into interior |
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Wood Strip Flooring |
Tongue and groove for blind nailing, Hardwoods |
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Terrazzo |
Thin layer of concrete topped with colorful stones |
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Vinyl Floor |
Petroleyum based, more resistant |
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Linoleum |
ground up cork and linseed oil |
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Cork |
raw cork, natural tree bark |
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Cute Pile carpet |
exposed fiber ends, less durable |
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Loop Pile |
Exposed side of yarn, more durable |
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Vehicle |
provides adhesion and forms protective film |
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Pigments |
Fine solids for coloring |
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Solvents |
help workability |
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Solvent based paint |
vehicles are oils or resins, more odors, used for tougher surfaces |
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Water Based paints |
Vehicles are acrylic or vinyl resins, water as solvent |
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VOC's |
volatile organic compounds |
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Flat Sheen |
used on uneven surfaces |
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Eggshell sheen |
used for walls |
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Semigloss sheen |
used for trims |
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Trnasparent/ semi transparent stains |
little or no vehicle |
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Semi solids/ solids stains |
Have increasing amoutns of pigments or solvents |
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Clear Coating Stains |
Transparent sealers, high in vehicles and solvents |
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Medium to high slope |
3:12 to 12:12 run, can use shingles |
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Low Slope Roof |
up to 3:12 run, requires continuous material to prevent water |
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Soffit and roof ridges |
ventilation for pitched roofs |
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Wood shingles |
fire hazard, expensive, and labor intensive |
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Asphalt shingles |
layers of asphalt and backing, 10-15 year life span |
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Fiberglass shingles |
substitues glass fibers for organic felt, lasts longer |
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Slate shingles |
Split and punched, heavy on structure, expensive |
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Tile |
Clay and concrete, overlap and interlock |
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Sheet Metal Roofing |
Lop Panels with interlocking seams |
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Standing seam Roofing |
machine runs along and closes cover |
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Flat roof drainage |
internal drainage to center |
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Flat roofs |
slope is 1/4" recommended, 5" drop to every 20' |
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Below deck insulation |
insulation isput into plenum |
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Between deck and membrane |
can taper insulation but requires ventilation |
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Above membrane insulation |
IRMA Inverted Membrane Assembly, no venting |
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BUR Built Up Roofing |
layers of asphalt and bitumen |
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Ballast |
stone aggregate, holds down wind uplift |
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Single Ply Membrane |
EPDM, large sheets of rubber to prevent leaks |
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Modified Bitumen |
rolls are hot melted with torch |
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Fluid Applied Membrane |
used for diggicult roofing mostly curves,no joints to leak |
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PArapet Deatil |
2 piece flashing |
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Green roofs |
made of succulent plants with low roots |
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embodied Energy |
Sum of all the energy required to produce or serve |
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Life Cycle Assesment |
Extraction, Processing, Transportation, Longevity, recyclability, and Disposal |
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Athena EiE |
Environmental Impact Estimate |
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Rammed Earth |
soil with small amounts of cement compressed into formwork |
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FSC |
Forest Stewardship Council |
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Mass Customization |
Framework of standard practices with slight variations |
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Wind Power |
efficient in Midwest and Great Plains |
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Geothermal |
Uses theraml heating from the earth |
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Heat Pumps |
uses refrigeration cycle in earth |
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Power Plants |
pump out water 1+miles, Midwest and west coast |
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Photovoltaic |
Convert solar energy to electric power |
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Hydrogen Fuel Cells |
Comboines hydrogen fuel and oxygen to create electricity, use petroleum |
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Biomass |
clean burning biological waste products |
