Glossary

A sculptured or painted emblematic series of the months.

Heat-softening an age-dried paint film by use of an acetylene torch or blowtorch to permit its removal by scraping.

A heated common room in a monastery.

The hot plunge in a Roman bath.

A fire test of roof coverings in which specified burning wooden brands are fastened to a sloping roof deck test

A brick 21.9 cm long, 17.8 cm wide, and 6.6 cm high.

The flame cutting of metal plates to a desired shape.

1. The live load which is specified by the applicable building code. 2. The actual load applied in service.