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concordant tendon

In a statically indeterminate structure, a tendon that is coincident with the pressure line produced by the tendon.

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concha

1. The semidome vaulting of an apse; also called a conch. 2. In Spanish architecture and its derivatives, a decorative

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concrete gun

A spray gun used in applying freshly mixed concrete; compressed air forces the concrete along a flexible hose and through

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concentricity

Conformance to a common center as, for example, the inner and outer walls of round tube.

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concentric castles

Two fortified castles, one within the other, having concentric lines of defense; the inner curtain wall rises higher than the

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concept plan

A plan, 1 illustrating the assessment and possible suitable development of a site

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