A sharp corner formed by the join of two surfaces along a length of timber or brick. 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. Ag linea perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. If you went out level four feet you would be able to plumb up 32. A projecting element, such a beam or porch, supported at one end. Awpa australian workforce and productivity agency transitioned into the department of industry in 2014. Here are a few of the terms you may come across when building or reading building inspection reports. Please contact us if you want to reproduce any part of it.
Glossary of common court, tribunal and legal terms for. Australian geodetic datum 1966 the datum used by the australian hydrographical office on australian charts which is a different datum used by the gps. Cover page table of contents how the learning areasubject. It is used exclusively in residential and commercial wiring because it provides. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. A curved projection formed by at least five windows joined at obtuse angles.
Group ii furnitureequipment furnitureequipment are movable and can be relocated from one space to another with ease. This is a glossary of the key terms and abbreviations that are relevant to the building consent authority accreditation scheme. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. The on this guide belongs to plain english campaign. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Used in reference to a basaltic lava that occurs in flows with a fissured, rough and jagged surface. The pdf format was created by adobe in 1993 for the purpose of portable document exchange between systems and applications. These items are typically built into the structure of the building and are not movable. As 25491996 glossary of terms sai global infostore. Glossary of australian usage of archival terminology. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english more info on product formats. Download dictionary of construction terminology as pdf. Department of transportation in the interest of information exchange. The earliest and most massive of the three greek orders doric, ionic, corinthian.
Avfo as viewed from outside when drawing the window for manufacturing, the view taken is from outside. Body corporate another term for owners corporation. Abcd, australian building and construction definitions. Study group of the new zealand national society for earthquake engineering 1992. The terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business. 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. Glossary of building terms branz maintaining my home. The watermark certification scheme scheme is a mandatory certification scheme for plumbing and drainage products to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately. Glossary of terms and abbreviations building performance. Glossary of architectural terms boynton beach historic. A substance, such as calcium chloride, added to a concrete. A revision of the modified mercall seismic intensity scale. Glossary of australian building terms national library of.
Dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering oxford. Abacus the uppermost member of a capital of a column, often a plain, square slab. 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. The a to z guide to legal phrases plain english campaign. Body corporate managers another term for strata managers. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms free download as pdf file.
This is very much a work in progress, and we welcome any corrections, clarifications or suggested additions. A device that allows wirelessequipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Ag line a perforated pipe usually covered with a geotextile fabric laid behind retaining walls and other areas to catch seeping stormwater. 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.
In some cases, key terms have been defined specifically for the purpose of an accreditation assessment. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english. It terms glossary information technology definitions. Terms that distinguish certain construction materials and techniques are presented next. Agm an annual general meeting held by the owners corporation. Building construction glossary paladin risk management. National committee on rationalised building, hans milton. Interpreting words without understanding the meaning and intent behind them can lead to misunderstandings and. 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. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. Bylaws a set of rules that the proprietors and occupants in a strata scheme must follow.
Alteration any change affecting an existing structure externally or internally such as. 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 houspect building inspections. Disclaimer this information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the u. The capital is simple and usually made of rounded layers. Timber strips on face of all around windows and doors. A glossary of building and planning terms edition 2 national committee on rationalized building canberra. Glossary of terms international records management trust.
Investigating and addressing the requirements for building integrity in public. 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. This document is a glossary of terms and their meanings that. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. The glossary terms on this page do not contain ncc defined terms. 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. Buy as 25491996 cranes including hoists and winches glossary. Glossary of legal terms created by peter english, surry partners lawyers, for the australian design unit au. A set of laws drafted by the governing town or city to control building construction, public health and safety. 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. This guide groups terms according to how we generally perceive a building, from the large to the small. The guide is an important resource that will help to create a much greater understanding of.
Bay window any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Australian examples of community capacity building include. Glossary of architectural terms page 1 abacus the abacus is the top part of a column capital. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. Standards association of australia national committee on rationalised building australia edition. 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. Building code of australia bca sets minimum community standards for buildings in terms of health, safety and amenity in buildings for regulatory. Building elements that are considered part of the building. 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.
Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 assistive technology. Hb 502004 glossary of building terms australia standards. National committee on rationalised building australia edition. Codemark is a voluntary building product certification scheme that supports the use of new or innovative products. It replaces the fourth edition 1994 of the glossary of building terms.
Over 8000 entriesthe most uptodate dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. This az pocket guide to understanding financial terms is just one of the achievements of ebss partnership with nala. A surface divider joint designed to allow free movement between new and existing construction or between different materials. An extension or in crease in floor area or height of a building or structure. For more information or to download a copy of these resource materials free of charge, go to. 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. The process by which a liquid or mixture of liquid and gases is drawn into the pores of a porous solid material. 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.
Ac disconnect the main electrical on off switch near the ac condenser. An illustrated compendium of definitions of terms used in building, engineering and planning. Standards new zealand glossary of building 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. Gravel or rocks that are used in concrete architrave. 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. The following is a reference list of common building terms used in the construction industry and a simple explanation of each. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. The term is also commonly used to describe a moulded surround to a door or window opening. The system operating in courts in australia and other common law countries. Having launched it originally in 2004 we have now updated it with modern terminology to meet with the increasing demand for the book. F10 curriculum senior secondary curriculum download resources. An igneous rock that has a relatively high silica content. Thus we start with some of the terms that help describe a buildings basic form.
Australian standard approved standard for material, equipment, technique or procedure as set down by the standards association of australia saa. Glossary of building terms hb50 2004 an illustrated compendium of building terms and definitions used in australia and new zealand. Reia consumer fact sheet glossary of terms real estate institute. Glossary of architectural terms calgary board of education. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system.