diametral compression test
Same as splitting tensile test.
Glossary
diagonal tension
In reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete, the principal tensile stress resulting from the combination of vertical and horizontal stresses.
Glossary
diagonal slating, drop-point slating
A method of laying shingles or slates so that the diagonal of each slate runs horizontally.
Glossary
diagonal sheathing
A covering of wallboards nailed to exterior studs or rafters at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
Glossary
diagonal pitch
In riveted joints having two or more rows of staggered rivets, the distance from one rivet in one row to
Glossary
diagonal joining
Decorative work formed by bricks or tiles which are set obliquely and symmetrically with respect to a vertical or a
Glossary
diagonal grain
A defect in lumber, usually the result of careless sawing, in which the wood grain is at an angle to