diagonal chimney stacks
Several brick chimney stacks that are square in cross section and oriented so that diagonals through them form a straight line; usually corbeled […]
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diagonal brace
An inclined structural member in compression and/or tension; usually employed to stabilize a frame against horizontal forces, such as wind.
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depth gauge
A device for measuring the depth of a hole, cutout, groove, recess, etc.; usually consists of a graduated scale which slides through
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demountable partition, relocatable partition
A nonload-bearing partition of dry construction, assembled from prefabricated components, which can be installed, removed, and then reinstalled at a different location;
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delta connection
A connection arrangement of a three-phase electrical transformer; the three windings are connected in series forming a closed circuit in the shape of
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Damp-proof membrane below site concrete
The obvious place to use a continuous {damp-proof membrane} is under the oversite concrete. The membrane is spread on a
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deformed bar, deformed reinforcing bar
A steel reinforcing bar which is manufactured with surface deformations to provide a locking anchorage with surrounding concrete.
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Decorated style
The second of the three phases of English Gothic architecture, from ca. 1280 to after 1350, preceded by Early English characterized by rich