diagonal crack
An inclined crack, usually at about 45° to the center line, beginning at the tension surface of a concrete member.
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diagonal bridging
1. See crossbridging. 2. See bridging. 3. A combination of horizontal bridging and diagonals in the same plane; spans between the top
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diagonal bond
A type of raking bond, in thick masonry walls, consisting of a header course (usually every sixth course) with its
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diaconicon
1. Originally a place where the deacons kept the vessels used for the church service. 2. In Greek churches, a