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method statement
A document which shows how the construction will be carried out safely. Under most forms of contract the Contractor will prepare any necessary method statements and the Engineer will usually check the [..]
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effective length
A concept used in the design of structural members. May be more or less than the actual length to compensate for the degree of restraint of the ends of the member, a member which is more rigidly held [..]
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ridge board
A thin timber used to align the tops of the rafters. In most roofs the ridge board is not a load bearing member. (Fr. planche (f) faîtière).
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access chamber
Underground chamber enabling access to drains or other underground services.
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acre
Unit of land area in the Imperial system; 4840 square yards, or the equivalent of a rectangular field one chain wide and one furlong long, approximately 4047 square metres or 0.4047 hectares.
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acrow
A telescopic prop much used as a temporary support in construction. Named after the American manufacturer who first introduced them to the UK.
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additive
Chemicals added to cement based products (concrete, mortar, render, screed etc) to impart various desirable properties such as to increase or reduce curing time, increase strength, enhance workability [..]
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aggregate
The stones and sand (coarse and fine aggregate respectively) used as a filler in concrete, asphalt etc.
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air conditioning
Originally, a system by which fresh air is drawn from outside the building and brought to an acceptable condition in terms of temperature and humidity before being introduced into the building. The na [..]
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aircrete
A lightweight aerated cement-based material from which easily handled high insulating building-blocks are made. (Trade name.)
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