IndustrialDictionary

Construction

369 entries in this trade.

mud slab

nounConstruction

A layer of concrete, typically 2 to 6 inches thick, poured below the structural slab but above a layer of wet or muddy soil.

nail sick

adjectiveConstruction

Of a house, a roof, or a ship, exhibiting degraded or corroded nails, or otherwise unsound fastenings.

nail sickness

nounConstruction

The degradation of the roofing nails of a house or the nails of a boat, necessitating repair.

neatline

nounConstruction

The line on plan to which a structure is to be built, usually ignoring any small irregularities of the building material.

nitrile rubber

nounConstruction

a membrane whose predominant resinous ingredient is a synthetic rubber made by polymerization of acrylonitrile with butadiene.

nonfriable

nounConstruction

A material that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

offbear

verbConstruction

To carry off from the moulding-table and place on the ground to dry.

open time

nounConstruction

The period of time after an adhesive has been applied and allowed to dry, during which an effective bond can be achieved by joining the two surfaces.

open valley

nounConstruction

a method of valley construction in which the steep-slope roofing on both sides are trimmed along each side of the valley, exposing the metal valley flashing.

outbond

adjectiveConstruction

Of a brick or stone: laid with its length parallel to the face of the wall.

overhand

adjectiveConstruction

Laid such that the surface of the wall to be jointed is on the opposite side of the wall from the mason, requiring the mason to lean over the wall to complete the work.

oversite

nounConstruction

A layer of concrete underneath the ground floor of a building, as a seal

overspray surface texture

nounConstruction

In SPF roofing, a condition of the foam in which the surface shows a linear course textured pattern and/or a pebbled surface. This surface is generally downwind of the sprayed polyurethane path and, if severe, unacceptable for proper coating and protection.

parge

nounConstruction

A coat of cement mortar on the face of rough masonry, the earth side of foundation and basement walls.

parging

nounConstruction

A coat of cement mortar on the face of rough masonry, the earth side of foundation and basement walls; a parge.

peel strength

nounConstruction

The average load per unit width required to separate a flexible member from a rigid member or another flexible member.

picture framing

nounConstruction

A square or rectangular pattern of ridges in a roof membrane or covering over insulation or deck joints.

plug

nounConstruction

A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.

point

verbConstruction

To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.

ponding

nounConstruction

The excessive accumulation of water in low-lying areas, remaining 48 hours after the end of rainfall under conditions ordinarily conducive to drying.

positive drainage

nounConstruction

the drainage condition in which consideration has been made during design for all loading deflections of the deck and additional roof slope has been provided to ensure drainage within 48 hours following rainfall during conditions conducive to drying.

post and lintel

nounConstruction

A basic building method where strong horizontal elements (lintels) are supported by vertical elements (posts or columns).

posttension

verbConstruction

To pour concrete first and then stretch the reinforcing strands within it by means of jacks and anchorages.

pot life

nounConstruction

The period of time a reacting composition remains suitable for its intended processing after mixing with reaction-initiating agents.

practical completion

nounConstruction

In a construction contract, the point at which the property can be occupied and used. Typically, half of the retention monies are released, the contractor's potential liability for liquidated damages ends and the defects rectification period begins.

prestress

verbConstruction

To apply stress to structural components in order to produce a tension that counteracts the loads to which the component is subjected in its designed use.

prism

nounConstruction

A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same polygonal shape and size, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.

pug

nounConstruction

Ellipsis of pug mill (“kind of mill for grinding, mixing, and working clay”).

quicken

verbConstructionarchaic

To shorten the radius of (a curve); to make (a curve) sharper, or (an incline) steeper.

racking

nounConstruction

A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.

raggle

nounConstruction

A groove or slot, often cut in a masonry wall or other vertical surface, for inserting an inset flashing component such as a reglet.

recover

verbConstruction

To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.

regrate

verbConstruction

To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance.

rejoint

verbConstruction

to fill up the joints of, as stones in buildings when the mortar has been dislodged by age and the action of the weather.