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Unit 7 Construction Materials – Types and Uses Flashcards

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admixture

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Chất phụ gia

Material added to concrete or mortar to alter it in some way.

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adobe brick

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gạch không nung

Building units made from natural sun-dried clays or earth and a binder.

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aggregates

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Hổn hợp bê tông

Sand, gravel, rock, or other material used along with cement and water to make concrete.

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angles

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góc
With regard to structural steel, an L-shaped member with two perpendicular legs. Common leg lengths are 2”—7”, with common thicknesses of 1/8”-5/8”.

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ashlar

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Đá khối

A stone cut by sawing to a rectangular shape.

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bent glass

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Kiếng uốn cong
Glass building material produced by heating annealed glass to the point where it softens so it can be pressed over a form.

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bond

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The holding or gripping force between reinforcing steel and concrete. Also, the pattern in which masonry units are laid.

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bond beam

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A reinforced concrete beam running around a masonry wall to provide added strength. Vertical bond beams are formed by inserting reinforcing bar in a cell after the wall is laid and filling with grout.

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brick masonry

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Construction method that uses units (bricks) that are manufactured, rather than removed from quarries.

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building brick

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building brick: The most commonly used type Of brick, specified for applications where appearance is not important. Normally called “common brick.”

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cement

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cement: The material used in concrete to bind the aggregate together.

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ceramic tiles

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Floor or wall covering units made from nonmetallic minerals, fired at a very high temperature.

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concrete

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Structural material comprising water, gravel, sand, and cement.

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concrete brick

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Solid or cored units molded from a mixture of Portland cement and aggregates and hardened chemically.

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concrete masonry unit -CMU

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A masonry unit made of concrete measuring 8” x 8” x 16” long (including mortar joint).

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cut stones

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Stones that are cut to size and finished at a mill prior to being used for construction.

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face brick

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A select brick made of clays and chemicals to produce a desired color and effect for use in the face of a wall.

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ferrous metals

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Metals that contain iron as a principal element and typically have magnetic properties.

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firebrick

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A refractory ceramic brick made to resist high temperatures.

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fired-clay tile

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A tile used primarily for floor coverings. It is produced from clays and is fired in a kiln to harden the surface.

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flexible insulation

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Insulating material made of mineral or vegetable fiber and available in blanket and batt form.

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float glass

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The most common type of glass, produced by floating a continuous ribbon of molten glass on a bath of molten tin.

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glass

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Translucent ceramic material used in building construction.

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gage system

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Classification method used for metal materials less than 1/4” in thickness-often called “sheet metal”.

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glass block

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Hollow building units made by fusing two sections of glass together.

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glazed brick

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Brick finished with a hard, smooth coating, and used for decorative and special service applications.

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gravel

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Rock aggregate material ranging in diameter from 1/4” to several inches.

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green building

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A building technology utilizing design strategies and construction methods to build structures that make efficient use of natural resources and energy. Also known as sustainable design.

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grout

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A cementitious mixture of high water content, prepared to pour easily into spaces in a masonry wall. Made from Portland cement, lime, and aggregate, it is used to secure anchor bolts and vertical reinforcing rods in masonry walls.

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header course

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A course of brick laid flat so their long dimension is across the thickness of the wall, and the heads of the course of bricks show on the face of the wall.

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hydration

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A chemical reaction between cement and water that results in the hardening of concrete.

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insulating glass

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A window or door glass consisting of two sheets of glass separated by a sealed air space to reduce heat transfer.

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kiln-burned brick:

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Building units made from natural clays or shales (sometimes with other materials added, such as coloring) and molded to shape, dried, and fired for hardness.

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laminating

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A method of constructing by bonding layers of material with an adhesive, used to form products such as plastic laminates and glue-laminated wood beams.

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lintels

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Support member for a masonry opening, usually made of precast concrete or steel.
loose-fill insulation: Insulation made from materials such as rock wool, glass wool, and cellulose. It is poured, blown, or packed in place by hand.

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lumber

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Wood that has been cut to specific dimensions for structural use.

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mortar

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Cementitious substance used as a binding agent for masonry units.

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mosaic tiles

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Small tiles, typically 1” square, that can be laid to form a design or pattern.

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nonferrous metals

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Metals containing little or no iron.

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open-web steel joist

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open-web steel joist: A truss type joist with top and bottom chords and a web formed of diagonal members. Some manufacturers make a joist with chords of wood and a steel web and refer to it as a truss joist.

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patterned glass

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Flat glass with a pattern rolled into one or both sides to diffuse the light and provide privacy.

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paving brick

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Hard-surfaced brick used in driveways or areas where abrasion is a concern.

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pervious concrete

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Highly porous concrete that allows water to pass through it.

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plywood

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A composite lumber material consisting of layers of wood glued together with their grains oriented perpendicular.

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quarry tile

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A floor covering material produced from clays that provide a wear-resistant surface.

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reflective insulation

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Insulation designed to reflect radiant heat, made of a material surfaced with metal foil - usually aluminum foil.

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reinforcing bars

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Steel bars placed within forms and surrounded by concrete. The surface of reinforcing bars is normally deformed to improve the bond between the bar and the concrete.

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rigid insulation

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A lightweight, low-density product with good heat and acoustical insulating qualities. It is available in large sheets.

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rough-sawn lumber

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Wood that has been cut to size but not dressed or surfaced.

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rubble

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A type of stone masonry unit taken directly from the quarry, without smoothing or finishing.

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R-value

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A numeric classification for insulating value (resistance to heat transfer).

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safety glass

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Glass that has been treated to resist breakage, or to break into less hazardous pieces.

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sand-lime brick

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Building units made from a mixture of sand and lime, molded into shape and hardened under steam pressure and heat.

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single-wythe walls

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A masonry wall composed of one row of bricks.

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stained glass

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Colored glass produced by adding metallic oxides in the molten state. This glass can be used for windows and decorative pieces. Sometlmes called art or cathedral glass.

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stone masonry

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Construction method using granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, or slate as a building material. Today, stone masonry is usually decorative, rather than structural.

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stretcher

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A brick laid in a flat position, lengthwise with the wall.

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structural clay tile

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Building units made of materials similar to those used in brick, but in larger sizes.

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structural steel:

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General name for several types of mild steel normally used in construction.

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surfaced lumber

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Wood that has been dressed or finished to size by running it through a planer.

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sustainability

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The ability of a structure to maintain operational efficiency and have minimal impact on the environment throughout its lifetime.

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sustainable design

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A building technology utilizing design strategies and construction methods to build structures that make efficient use of natural resources and energy. Also known as green building.

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terra cotta

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A type of clay tile used for its attractiveness. Literally—burnt earth.

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thermal insulation

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Matenal designed to reduce heat transmission through walls, ceilings, and floors.

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welded wire fabric (WWF)

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Wire mesh fabricated by means of welding the crossing joints of steel wires. Normally used to reinforce concrete slabs.

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