central newel
In a spiral stair, the column around which the stairs are wound.
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central mixer
A stationary concrete mixer from which the freshly mixed concrete is transported to the work.
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central-mixed concrete
Concrete that is completely mixed in a stationary mixer, from which it is transported to the delivery point.
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centrally located chimney, central chimney
An interior chimney, often massive in size, located near the middle of a house, to provide heat for the entire
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centralized HVAC system
A heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system having a single heating and/or cooling source for air distribution.
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central heating system
A system in which heat is supplied to all areas of a building from a central plant through a network
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central fan system
A mechanical system of air conditioning in which air is treated by equipment outside the area served and distributed by