In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. The process by which a liquid or mixture of liquid and gases is drawn into the pores of a porous solid material. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. F10 curriculum senior secondary curriculum download resources. A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Having launched it originally in 2004 we have now updated it with modern terminology to meet with the increasing demand for the book. Codemark is a voluntary building product certification scheme that supports the use of new or innovative products.
Hb 502004 glossary of building terms free download as pdf file. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. In gfrc glass fiber reinforced concrete or architectural fiberglass column capitals, the abacus may be cast as part of the capital or as a separate piece. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a door or window opening. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton.
The glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for interpreters was developed to provide court interpreters with common legal terms and definitions to assist them in performing the specialist task of court interpreting. A surface divider joint designed to allow free movement between new and existing construction or between different materials. Australian standard approved standard for material, equipment, technique or procedure as set down by the standards association of australia saa. For more information or to download a copy of these resource materials free of charge, go to. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. The earliest and most massive of the three greek orders doric, ionic, corinthian. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation. Standards association of australia national committee on rationalised building australia edition. Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports. A glossary of construction and building material terms and acronyms, covering all areas of construction including the like of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, plastering, joinery, insulation and glazing. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety.
Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Over 8000 entriesthe most uptodate dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. This az pocket guide to understanding financial terms is just one of the achievements of ebss partnership with nala. A sharp corner formed by the join of two surfaces along a length of timber or brick. The on this guide belongs to plain english campaign. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form. Glossary of building terms houspect building inspections. 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. The guide is an important resource that will help to create a much greater understanding of. The system operating in courts in australia and other common law countries. Building code of australia bca sets minimum community standards for buildings in terms of health, safety and amenity in buildings for regulatory.
Used in reference to a basaltic lava that occurs in flows with a fissured, rough and jagged surface. Victoria law foundation legal glossary 2 adduce to adduce or lead evidence is to show a document or thing to the court, or to ask a witness questions, as part of an argument in a court case. Drawn from the newly developed database of some,500 building, building construction and facility management terminology, the fifth edition of the glossary of. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms australia standards. Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. As 25491996 glossary of terms sai global infostore. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors.
Glossary of australian usage of archival terminology. Foundation year year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 year 7 year 8 year 9 year 10 year 10a options. National committee on rationalised building australia edition. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au. Ag linea perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Glossary of terms and abbreviations building performance. It terms glossary information technology definitions. Building construction glossary paladin risk management.
Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Buy as 25491996 cranes including hoists and winches glossary. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Australian examples of community capacity building include. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u.
Building elements that are considered part of the building. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms. Glossary of terms international records management trust. Cover page table of contents how the learning areasubject. 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. Due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. In some cases, key terms have been defined specifically for the purpose of an accreditation assessment. 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. A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. 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.
Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow. Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and. An extension or in crease in floor area or height of a building or structure. Bay window any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan. This is a glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. Australian geodetic datum 1966 the datum used by the australian hydrographical office on australian charts which is a different datum used by the gps. Glossary of architectural terms calgary board of education. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english more info on product formats. Abcd, australian building and construction definitions. Glossary of architectural terms boynton beach historic.
Avfo as viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. The watermark certification scheme scheme is a mandatory certification scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately. This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. 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. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Glossary of australian building terms national library of.
A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. 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. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. A device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. 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 architectural terms page 1 abacus the abacus is the top part of a column capital.
Dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering oxford. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. This document is a glossary of terms and their meanings that. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Architrave moulding surrounding a door or window opening to cover. Please contact us if you want to reproduce any part of it. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 assistive technology.
The pdf format was created by adobe in 1993 for the purpose of portable document exchange between systems and applications. Glossary of architectural terms the following is a glossary of architectural terms that may be referred to when undertaking the heritage trails or consulting the website. Body corporate managers another term for strata managers. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. As specified in section 508 of the 1998 rehabilitation act, the process of designing and developing web sites and other technology that can be navigated and understood by all people, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. A substance, such as calcium chloride, added to a concrete. Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease.
Glossary of construction terms air condtioning condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. The capital is simple and usually made of rounded layers. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. 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.
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