adobe brick
Large, roughly molded, sundried clay brick, usually of varying sizes.
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administrative authority
The individual, official, board, department, or agency established and authorized by a city, county, state, or political subdivision created by
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administration of the construction contract
See construction phase administration of the construction contract.
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adjustable-speed motor
An electric motor in which the speed can be varied gradually over a considerable range, but which, once adjusted, remains
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adjustable shore, adjustable steel prop
A vertical shore used to support reinforced concrete beams and slab forms; usually all metal or a combination of wood
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adjustable shelving
Shelving supported by metal clips or other movable supports, making it possible to adjust the height of individual shelves.