Glossary

1. The ratio of the lateral deflection of a building to its height. 2. The ratio of the lateral deflection […]

1. A hardwood cylindrical plug which is driven through a soft-metal pipe to straighten it. 2. A conical plug driven

Lumber having one or more of its faces planed smooth.

The dimensions of a timber after sawing and planing; usually about 3 €ž8 in. (0.95 cm) in thickness or 1

Stone that has been worked to desired shape; the faces to be exposed are smooth; usually ready for installation.