Construction Glossary – Page 744 – Dictionary of Construction terms. There descriptions are and pictures of terms used in the construction sector sampling

beam bearing plate

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A foundation plate (usually of metal) placed beneath the end of a beam, at its point of support, to distribute […]

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A floor system in which a concrete floor slab is supported by reinforced concrete beams.

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A system of floor construction in which the load is distributed by slabs to spaced beams and girders.

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Same as post-and-lintel construction.

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A metal tie used to anchor a beam or joist to a wall, or to tie a floor securely to

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1. A structural member whose prime function is to carry transverse loads, as a joist, girder, rafter, or purlin. The

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A joint formed by several heading joints occurring in one continuous line; esp. used in connection with the laying of

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Same as beak molding, 2.

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An ornament; any of several fantastic, animal-like heads with tapered, down-pointed beaks; frequently used in richly decorated Norman doorways. Also

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Same as beading.