Glossary

bundle pier

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A Gothic pier in which the plan takes a continuous undulating and breaking outline, giving the appearance of a dense […]

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A quantity of lath for plastering, etc. Usually, wood strips: 50 pieces, 5 €16 in. by 11 €2 in. by

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Closely-spaced columns that are interconnected and used as a buildings outer wall, forming a strong structural system.

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A group of parallel reinforcing bars (not exceeding four in number) in contact with each other, enclosed in stirrups or

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A continuous, low wall or embankment along a body of water.

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See guard bar.

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See guard bar.

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1. A device (other than an oil buffer or spring buffer) designed to stop an elevator car or counterweight from

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A low-cost wash coating consisting of glue and whiting (usually powdered calcium carbonate) mixed with water, sometimes tinted; used on