centroid
The point which may be considered the center of a two-dimensional figure; the center of gravity of an area.
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centrifugal compressor
A compressor in which compression is obtained by the use of a centrifugal pump.
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centric load, concentric load
A load which passes through the centroid of the cross section of a structural member and acts normal to the
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central station
An office to which one or more types of alarm systems in a building are connected; operators monitor and provide
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central-services core
In a high-rise building, a central zone around which elevators, toilets, stairs, and service shafts are located.
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central-plant refrigeration system
A refrigeration system in which the cooling medium is distributed to remote locations from a central location, generally containing multiple
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central pavilion
A centrally located, prominent projection from the facade of a monumental public building or stately home; often two stories high