Glossary

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abaton

A sanctuary not to be entered by the public; a holy of holies.

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ABC

1. Abbr. for aggregate base course 2. Abbr. for Associated Builders and Contractors

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Abney level

A hand level used for measuring  vertical angles; comprised of a small telescope, bubble tube, and graduated vertical arc.

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above-grade building volume

The volume of a building (in cubic feet or in cubic meters) measured from the average adjoining grade level to the average roof

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abrade

To wear away or scrape off a surface, especially by friction.

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Abrams law

A statement applying to given concrete materials and conditions of test: For a mixture of workable consistency, the strength of concrete provided by

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abated

Said of a surface that has been cut away or beaten down so as to show a pattern or figure

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abate

1. To remove material, as in stone carving. 2. In metalwork, to cut away or beat down so as to

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