avodire, white mahogany
A west African wood, pale yellow to white in color; soft to hard; light in weight to moderately heavy; frequently […]
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auxiliary reinforcement
In a prestressed structural member, any reinforcement in addition to that whose function is prestressing.
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auxiliary rim lock
A secondary or extra lock that is surface-mounted on a door to provide additional security.
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auxiliary rope-fastening device
A device attached to an elevator car, to a counterweight, or to the overhead dead-end rope-hitch support; automatically supports the
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available short-circuit current
The maximum electric current delivered by the electric power system to a fault at a given point in a circuit.
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avalanche protector
A barrier that prevents loose material from sliding into the tracks or wheels of any type of excavation or digging
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avant-corps
That part of a building which projects prominently from the main mass, e.g., a pavilion.