Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. Agricultural building a structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other agricultural products. 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. Think windows, doors, vents, wall panels, skylights, curtain walls or louvers. Energy budget a requirement in the building energy efficiency standards that a proposed building be designed to consume no more than a specified number of british thermal units btus per year per square foot of conditioned floor area. Looking for help understanding commonly used book collecting terminology, or abbreviations and references used in book sellers descriptions.
Glossary of house building terms the plan collection. Building elements that are considered part of the building. A business glossary is an authoritative dictionary of the terms that are used throughout the enterprise. Craftsmans illustrated dictionary of construction terms. Cavity wall a method of building external walls of houses using two leaves of brick or blockwork with wallties between separated by a gap i.
Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. A construction where the external and internal walls are built of brick. 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. Building to customer order versus building to forecast.
Defines terms used in the building and construction industry. A glossary of terms used in payments and settlement systems. This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion, classification, analysis, and criticism of all types of literature, such as poetry, novels, and picture books, as well as of grammar, syntax, and language techniques. Glossary of shipbuilding terms the model shipwright. For an author, fiction writing terms are important because they provide the tools necessary to make the most out of a literary work. 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. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. Including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. Residential building expressionsstandard and slang construction terms advancedlevel terminologytrade shortcutsshop talk. This glossary includes terms pertinent to operations management.
A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. It combines approximately 11,000 terms into an alphabetical, dictionarytype listing, and a number of these terms are supported by. Adding this section to the back matter of your book is a great way to assist your readers, educate them, and provide transparency. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building industry terminology listed in alphabetical order.
Although scribendi has an extensive glossary of general writing terms, this one is specific to fiction writing terms and is therefore geared toward authors and writers. Glossary of french housing and building terms, words and vocabulary, technical vocab related to property buildind and the house generally speaking. Bodybuilding a type of weight training applied in conjunction with sound nutritional practices to alter the shape or form of ones body. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. The emi expanded the collection with the glossary of its blue book, payment systems in the european union. Shipbuilding terms and phrases the following pages are a glossary of shipbuilding terms from united states shipping board emergency fleet corporation publication the building of a wooden ship by charles g. 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. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms oxford handbooks. Approval drawings may include framing drawings, elevations and sections through the building as furnished by the manufacturer for approval of the buyer. Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as.
Whenever youre stumped by unfamiliar building jargon, just turn to the illustrated dictionary of building terms by tom philbin. Glossary of french housing and building terms and vocabulary. Launched in 1998, the oilfield glossary, which includes more than 4600 entries, continues to expand and improve. Abebooks glossary of book terms our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. The glass industry glossary defines terms and definitions used in the glass industry. 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. For many years the miscellaneous publication nzmp 4212 glossary of building terminology has served as a reference book for those working in the building industry as well as for students in either trade or professional training. Book designer david moratto, interior book design structure book design structure terms and definitions. Davis 1918, a long out of print book that can still be found in libraries or used bookstores specializing in history. 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. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms the following illustrated glossary first appeared in its entirety in wooden ship building and the interpretation of shipwrecks, by j. An uptodate reference book for those actively working in the design and construction of buildings as well as all students in either trade or professional training. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms keywords. When it comes to a book s binding, there are many descriptors that are used.
A projecting structure, such as a beam, floor or rafter system, which is supported at only one end. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. 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. The following will help you understand the three main structures that an interior book design is comprised of and terminologies that a book designer and a printer might use. Glossary of architectural terms historic preservation. Glossary of building terms building guide house design.
Framed construction with an outside skin of brickwork tied to the frame. A glossary, also known as a vocabulary or clavis, is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with the definitions for those terms. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Glossary of architectural terms over the course of centuries, architects and builders have developed specialized terms to describe their buildings. The glossary content is provided by dismatec limited. Cutting a board or piece of plywood the long way and following the grain. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf. A comprehensive glossary of construction terms and building. Glossary the glossary defines terms used in the introduction and throughout the schedules, tables, and manual. 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. For a more complete glossary of terms relating to poetry in particular, see glossary of poetry terms.
What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. For someone just getting started in web design, or someone looking to have a site designed, all the technical jargon can be overwhelming. Some of the terminology used in book collecting can be arcane, indeed. Alteration the rebuilding, reerecting, repairing, enlarging and extending of a building. Home rare books book collecting guide abebooks glossary of book terms. It should be used with reference to other historic resources branch. By establishing a master list of titles and numbers master format promotes.
Davis 1918, a long outofprint book that can still be found in libraries or used bookstores specializing in history. 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. Although these cutouts dont damage the cd or liner notes, they are visible. While this book claims to be illustrated, its illustrations are very small, and pretty worthless on the point of view of an architect, as in, there are no illustrations for terms such as parasitic architecture, but there is an illustration for the term fibonacci sequence. This wetness is bad for the building, and can severely affect the performance and lifespan of many building materials, including many forms of insulation. Energy charge the amount of money owed by an electric customer for kilowatthours consumed. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors and book sellers. Residential building expressionsstandard and slang construction termsadvancedlevel terminologytrade shortcutsshop talk.
For many years the miscellaneous publication nzmp 421 2 glossary of building terminolo gy has served as a reference bo ok for those working in th e buildi ng industry as well as for students in either trade or professional training. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. Glossary of building terminology this document has been reassessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date. Since then, more terms have continually been added with the publication of each new cpss report. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book that are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. Building to customer order means that at least the final assembly, packaging, and shipping awaits a. A moulding that goes around the perimeter of a room at the base of the walls. Approval by the buyer affirms that the manufacturer has correctly interpreted the overall. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms.
When it passes from a hot to a cold zone, for example from a heated room to the cold external surface of the building, the moisture condenses, making the skin of the building wet. Cd remainders are usually marked by cutting the spine of the case or punching a hole through the upc barcode. The red book series first published in 1993 attempted to provide a standard set of definitions for commonly used payment system terms. A glossary of house building terms most commonly found in home plans, home design, blueprints and new home construction. Dictionary of building construction glossary of building. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are. Standards association of australia national committee on rationalised building australia. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. Glossary of building terms used in home maintenance and repair this site is optimised for modern browsers. Adding this section to the back matter of your book is a great way to assist.
The schlumberger oilfield glossary has received awards of excellence from the business marketing association and the society for technical communication. While glossaries are most commonly associated with nonfiction books, in some cases. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This handbook is drawn from the newly developed database of building, building construction and facility management terminology. Fuller explanations and examples for many terms may be found in the relevant sections of the introduction. This section of the guide provides definitions for some of the more common technical terms. Often times a table saw is used for this purpose, a skill saw will do an adequate job.
Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. The oilfield glossary schlumberger oilfield glossary. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book design terminology here. One of the main benefits of a welldesigned business glossary is increased trust and confidence in enterprise information. Architect one who has completed a course of study in building and design, and is licensed by the state as an architect.
Below is a guide to industry terms that should get you well on your way to understanding what web designers are talking about. Dec 08, 2017 including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. Search for glossary terms regular expression allowed. The dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. Planning, designing, and deploying a business glossary. Standards new zealand glossary of building terminology. Its a blanket terms for the design, construction, and presence of any openings in a building. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. In the context of this book, bodybuilding is a competitive sport nationally and internationally in both amateur and professional categories for men, women, and mixed pairs. Just in the area of book design you run into terms like gutter margin and folio and face trim. If you feel that the topic or the complexity of your book calls for a glossary of terms, then by all means, include one.
For anyone interested in book collecting, understanding the terminology used in the book buying and selling industry is essential. Book match pattern a vein matching technique where opposite faces of adjacent slabs are exposed, producing a repeating mirror image of the veining trend of the material. Glossary of australian building terms national library of. There are specialized terms referring to all sorts of aspects of web design. The building where the raw materials are delivered, stored, handled, weighed, mixed and transferred to the furnace batch storage hopper. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. An index to the introduction and glossary follows the glossary. A book remainder mark is usually made with a stamp or permanent marker on the bottom edge of the book, though it may be on the back cover or another edge. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
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