Glossary

The maximum permissible load on a pile that provides adequate safety against movement of such magnitude that would endanger the […]

The allowable concentrically applied load which is permitted along the central axis of a pile.

1. The splitting of a film of paint in a pattern resembling an alligator skin, caused by shrinkage of a

Wide-jawed shears, resembling the jaws of an alligator, used to cut sheets of metal; operated by a foot lever.

A wrench having V-shaped, fixed serrated jaws; used to turn cylindrical parts, esp. in fitting pipe.

Any privately or publicly owned garden area which has been divided into plots for assignment to individuals for their use.

A pattern covering an entire surface; usually one which is repeated.

On drawings, abbr. for allowance

A screw having a hexagonally shaped recess in its head.