Technology: Design and Applications
Chapter 20 Construction Technology
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Units owned by a company or
individual and rented to the people
living in them.
apartment
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A property line established by a
survey.
boundary
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A structure designed for public
use, including roads, bridges,
monuments, and other public
projects, such as sewers and
pipelines.
civil structure
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commercial building
A building used for professional
offices, shopping centers,
supermarkets, lodging
establishments, or repair facilities.
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A living unit joined together with
another, but owned by separate
families or individuals.
condominium
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The process of using manufactured
goods and industrial materials to
build structures on a site.
construction
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One who hires workers and directs
building processes.
contractor
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flooring
Wood, carpeting, linoleum, or
ceramic tile used to cover the
subfloor.
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The part of a structure tying it to
the ground. It also supports the
weight of the structure.
foundation
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Structures that house companies
making products and providing
important services.
industrial building
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Basic facilities (water, sewage,
and power systems) needed for
a building.
infrastructure
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A material that resists heat passage.
insulation
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A parallel beam extending from
one wall to the other to support the
weight of the floor, furniture, and
people that will be on them.
joist
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A system that provides convenience
and comfort inside structures that
provide shelter.
mechanical system
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A building designed to meet public
needs. The building is usually paid
for with tax money.
public building
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rafter
A sloping member of a roof frame
that runs between the ridge board
and the outer walls of a building.
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A building used for worship,
fellowship, education, and other
activities associated with religion.
religious building
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A structure used for living.
residential building
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The top covering of a house or
building.
roof
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specification
Written directions for the builder
that controls the quality of work and
materials on a construction project.
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A vertical member of a wall frame.
Usually made of wood 2’’ x 4’’ or
2’’ x 6’’ thick and spaced 16’’ or
24’’ apart.
stud
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The part of a structure placed above
and upon the foundation.
superstructure
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Measure to determine boundaries of
lots and acreage.
survey
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utility
A service, such as electricity, water,
or fuel, brought into a building.
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