A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. Glossary of construction terms how to use this glossary this glossary is organized alphabetically for easy access to terms that you need to find. See threeway junction 511 a transportation and traffic information telephone hotline in some regions of the united states and canada that was initially designated for road weather information. Then enter a new password and select reset password. At bluegill energy we believe in sharing our knowledge with others. Miter joint the joint of two pieces at an angle that bisects the joining angle. The following glossary has been developed to help you succeed as a project manager by establishing standard definitions for commonlyused terms you will encounter in your career as a project manager. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Additional detail on shortened word form construction and guidance may be found in. Building paper a general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials.
Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Glossary of building terms building guide house design. Air brickvent a perforated brick built into the wall to. Noun n the codes c and u show whether a noun, or a particular sense of a noun, is countable an agenda, two agendas or uncountable.
In some cases, key terms have been defined specifically for the purpose of an accreditation assessment. This is a glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. Upon receipt of the email you should click on the click here to reset your password link. Terms from the building code of australia and the standards it calls up have been added to those found in the fourth edition. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for construction lawyers, practitioners and. Kiln in a mill, kiln barn or maltings building, that part of the building used for drying grain, identifiable by its having a furnace, a funnel leading to a metal floor and a vent in its roof. As viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. A combining form is a word root that has had a vowel, usually the letter o, added to. The centre of the vessel, with reference to her length or breadth. With all the confusing technical terms and jargon associated with the energy efficiency and green building industry, our staff compiled a glossary of industry terms pdf to help our clients better understand these terms in order to view the document, you will need the adobe pdf viewer. Due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice.
Glossary of business terms adjective adj headwords for adjectives followed by information in square brackets only before a noun and not before a noun show any restrictions on where they can be used. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au. Body corporate managers another term for strata managers. Glossary of common building terms aggregate broken stone, gravel or sand used with cement to form concrete or mortar. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover the join between the frame and the wall finish. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records adamesque following the design principles or details used by the 18th century family of classical architects, william, and robert adam. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. However, in some building contracts such as for a tenancy fitout, one party is called the owner but they do not own the land. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. Although not exhaustive, many of the entries in this list appear from time to time in specialist, railrelated publications. In 1971 the mean sea level for 19661968 was assigned the value of zero on the australian height datum at thirty tide gauges around the coast of the australian continent.
The number of terms has jumped from approximately 6,000 to about 11,000 in the hardcopy. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. According to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code apron flashing the flashing that covers the joint between a vertical surface and a sloping roof, as at the lower edge of a chimney. Here are a few to help with the communications a acceptable solution a design solution deemed to comply with the building code that is preapproved and therefore has fewer compliance costs associated. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. A line drawn on a site plan joining points of the same elevation. In steel construction, the term purlin typically refers to roof framing members. The usg glossary reflects terms and definitions in federal department dictionaries and. Abcd, australian building and construction definitions. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 assistive technology. Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow. Glossary of terms and abbreviations building performance.
National committee on rationalised building, 1985 building 336 pages. The dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. National committee on rationalised building australia edition. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. Asbestos a fibrous mineral used in the past for insulation. In architecture, structural engineering or building, a purlin is any longitudinal, horizontal. An instrument that measures the amount of current, in amperes, in an electrical circuit.
Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Australian standard approved standard for material, equipment, technique or procedure. Invested on anticipated mergers, bankruptcy or corporate reorganisations. Ag linea perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Mar 07, 2017 the dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. Building dictionary of terms listed below, is a summary of some of the more commonly used terms, endearments, lingo or slang expressions, that are used within the construction industry. It is the lowest principle timber of the vessel, extending the entire length of the vessel. The pdf format was created by adobe in 1993 for the purpose of portable document exchange between systems and applications. Architect one who has completed a course of study in building and design, and is licensed by the state as an architect. A window of varying shapes, projecting outward from the wall of a building, forming a recess in a.
A voluntary national standard code or specification prepared under the auspices of standards australia sa. Abstract show below defines terms used in the building and construction industry. Airbrick a perforated brick used for ventilation, especially for under floor spaces. Aggregates may be coarse or fine and are often used in construction of soakaways. This page contains a list of jargon used to varying degrees by railfans, trainspotters, and railway employees in australia, including nicknames for various locomotives and multiple units. A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology.
Assists in all areas of the building and construction industry, including designers, builders, producers and suppliers, information managers, regulators, technicians and tradesmen, and students to find appropriate terms and definitions for their work. Avfo as viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. Glossary of architectural terms key terms used in listed building records. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. It features flat roofs, a composition that may be symmetrical or asymmetrical, and decorative elements. Over the last 65 years, specific and technical dod terms and definitions.
Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. If youre new to business, you may hear a lot of words and phrases that are unfamiliar to you. Like words and definitions, the questions and how they are under stood will. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. For curriculum links and related resources, visit the download page for this resource at builders use a lot of different terms and many of them are very specific. Acn australian company number issued by asic that uniquely identifies each registered companycorporation. Can be a health hazard should not be disturbed and specialist advice sought if found. Asic australian securities and investments commission ato australian taxation office. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of building terms is the first of a future range of fully harmonized specialinterest subglossaries.
There are also others, due to the parallel development of rail transport systems in different parts. United states government glossary of interagency and. Ant cap a shaped metal shield which is placed on top of a pier or stump and below bearers or other supporting timber members to delay, and expose during periodic inspections any movement of termites from soil to timber sections of a building. A glossary of archival and records terminology society of. Terminology related to road transportthe transport of passengers or goods on paved or otherwise improved routes between placesis diverse, with variation between dialects of english. Abn australian business number an identifier for dealings with the ato and for future dealings with other government departments and agencies. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Under each term, youll find not only a brief description of the basic definition, but also context so that you can fully understand how the term is being used in modern construction projects.
Rail terminology is a form of technical terminology. Allway stop or fourway stop an intersection system where traffic approaching it from all directions. Milton, national committee on rationalised building australia date 1985 publisher. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections. Louvred treatment of overlapping boards angled to allow ventilation but to. Structural supports running from the keel to the upper edge that form the shape of the hull. Allowances a sum of money set aside in the construction contract for items which. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. Glossary of australian building terms national library of.
Apr 10, 2017 this is a glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. It is called this because before people ventured to australia, swans were. Instead they own the works as a leaseholder or tenant or a licensee of the land owner. Australian standards are mandatory when referred to in building regulations, and are enforceable in contracts when call up in contract documents. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms. Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. The phrase architectural records connotes records relating to buildings. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton. Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports.
The following glossary has been developed to help you succeed as a project manager by establishing standard definitions for commonlyused terms you will encounter in your. There may also be regional differences within a single country, and some terms differ based on the side of the road traffic drives on. This glossary is an alphabetical listing of road transport terms. The stempost, sternpost, and frames are usually attached to the keel. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. In every case the owner has legally enforceable rights in. States and allied partners australia, canada, new zealand, and the united. Common building terms these terms are provided for a lay person to have some understanding of common building terms. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning australia. The term can also refer to the decorative molding around a window or door. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports.
Challenge word building section to help develop your skills in. A unit of electrical power and abbreviation of ampere. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. The pdf specification has been updated and published and adobe over the years. Guidelines to make the use of a medical dictionary easier. Glossary of standard project management terms page i.
A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. American library association, the australian committee on cataloguing, the. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. Glossary terms acceptable solution according to the building act 2004, an acceptable solution is a building solution that is accepted as complying with the building code. The sketches in this section reference terminology commonly used in the uk and australia. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. The difference between the american term railroad and the international term railway used by the international union of railways and englishspeaking countries outside the united states is the most significant difference in rail terminology. A good way to start learning them is to build a glossary of the new words you come across. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Building elements that are considered part of the building.
Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. Standards association of australia national committee on rationalised building australia edition. A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. A access road see frontage road advisory speed limit a speed recommendation by a governing body. Each area of the country has a different glossary of terms, and as with the description of a sandwich as a sub, a hoagie or a grinder, misleading terms can lead.
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