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1. The minimum moisture content - expressed as a percentage of the oven dry soil weight - at which the soil will begin to flow when subjected to a small shearing force. The liquid limit is determined using a standard liquid limit device






2. A condition of a frame or structure in which a slight disturbance in the loads or geometry of the structure does not produce large displacements or failure






3. The width of floor or roof along the length of a beam - measured perpendicular to the beam - representing the portion of surface from which an applied uniform load is assumed to transfer to that beam






4. A panel laid over a subfloor or subsurface to create a smooth - stiff surface for the application of a finish






5. The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area






6. The applied load determined by the required load combinations






7. The dimensions of height - depth - and width within which all things exist and move






8. The process of heat transfer through a solid by transmitting kinetic energy from one molecule to the next






9. A reinforced concrete beam that transmits the load from a bearing wall into a spaced foundation such as pile caps or caissons






10. The numerical value used to indicate the resistance to the flow of heat






11. The load carrying capacity of a structural member






12. The portion of a building that encloses the treated environment - including the walls - ceiling or roof - and floor






13. The feel - appearance - or consistency of a surface - substance - or fabric






14. Five broad categories of construction found in the International Building Code that are based on the fire-resistive capabilities of the materials used






15. The period of time over which rain is measured. For example in the case of annual rainfall measurements - the duration is one year






16. The area of floor or roof representing the surface area from which an applied uniform load is assumed to transfer to a supporting structural member






17. The reading on a rod held at a point of known or assumed elevation






18. A method of designing structural elements such that the allowable strength is greater than or equal to the strength necessary to support the required load combinations






19. The pressure of water at a given point in a pipe arising from the pressure in it






20. The moving of soil to affect the elevation of land at a construction site`






21. A structural wall that carries loads other than its own weight






22. Drawings - plans - specifications - etc. associated with a construction project






23. An engineer that is licensed to design the structural systems for a building






24. Consideration of the solar orientation of a building based on the relative position of the sun in order to purposely increase or decrease the amount of light or heat transferred to the building






25. A system for disposal of domestic sewage by means of a septic tank cesspool mechanical treatment to serve a single establishment or building






26. The process of changing the topography of a property for a purpose






27. Surveys for which the curvature of the Earth is ignored and measurements are treated as if taken on a plane surface






28. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction






29. A land survey that establishes property corners - boundaries - and areas of land parcels. Also called land surveys - cadastral surveys - and boundary surveys






30. A force that is internal to structural elements and is needed to determine the material stress and strain






31. The state or quality of being combined into one - as the ordering of elements in an artistic work that constitutes a harmonious whole or promotes a singleness of effect






32. The difference between the indoor temperature in winter and the outdoor design temperature in winter. The design temperature differential or design range is used in calculating the space heating requirements of a dwelling unit under the engineering-b






33. Exits or a way out






34. The elevation of the bottom of the inside of the pipe wall






35. Force per unit area






36. A horizontal ledge cut between the foot and top of an embankment to stabilize the slope by intercepting sliding earth






37. A force acting generally in a horizontal direction - such as wind - earthquake - and soil pressure against a structure






38. The maximum stress a material subjected to a stretching load can withstand without tearing






39. An electric safety switch that automatically opens a circuit when excessive amperage occurs.






40. A selected storm event - described in terms of the probability of occurring once within a given number of years - for which drainage or flood control improvements are designed and built






41. Removal of groundwater or surface water - or of water from structures - by gravity or pumping






42. A wedge-shaped stone placed in the crown of an arch






43. Soil in which more than 50 percent - by weight - of the soil passes the Number 200 sieve. In other words - more than 50 percent of the soil is composed of silt and/or clay






44. Brickwork - concrete block work - and stonework






45. The weight of movable objects such as people - furnishings - machines - vehicles - and goods in or on a building






46. An electrical connection to the earth






47. A long slender piece of material driven or drilled into the ground to act as an element of a foundation






48. Any surface to which elevations are referred (for example - mean sea level)






49. A pipe that conveys sewage containing fecal matter to the building drain or building sewer






50. A factor intended to compensate for uncertainties in design and analysis by reducing the theoretical strength of a member for use in design







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