Glossary

A type of metal fastener; a helically threaded nail, driven with a hammer; has a higher withdrawal resistance than a […]

A private way or road, which is primarily for use by automobiles.

The power unit which applies the necessary energy to raise and lower an elevator or dumbwaiter car or to drive

The number of blows of a pile-driving hammer which are required to advance the point of a pile a specified

The deviation from a preset value of a controlled liquid level, temperature, variable pressure, or differential pressure (at minimum controllable