Glossary

dimension ratio

The average specified diameter of a pipe divided by the minimum specified wall thickness.

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dimensionally stable

Said of a building material whose dimensions remain relatively constant with changes in temperature and humidity.

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dimension

A geometric element in design, such as length, angle, or the magnitude of a quantity.

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DIM.

On drawings, abbr. for dimension

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diluent air

Air which is induced or admitted into a flue in order to dilute the products of combustion.

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dilatancy

The expansion of cohesionless soils when subject to shearing deformation.

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