continuous-pressure electric elevator
An electric elevator operated by means of push buttons in the elevator car and at landings, requiring that a button […]
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continuous mixer
A mixer for concrete or mortar into which ingredients are fed without stopping and from which the mix is discharged
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continuously reinforced pavement
A pavement having no transverse joints, except tied construction joints which are placed between successive days concreting, with sufficient longitudinal
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continuous load
Said of an electrical load in which the maximum current is expected to continue for at least 3 hours at
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continuous house
A house that is connected to several other ancillary facilities such as a barn, privy, shed, and/or stable; advantageous in
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continuous hinge, piano hinge
A hinge having the same length as the moving part to which it is applied.