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Civil Engineering Architecture

Subject : engineering
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1. 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






2. Something that is the product of mixing two or more different things






3. The various conductors - connections - and devices found along the path of electric flow from the source through the components and back to the source






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






5. An arrangement of several arches whose bases form a circle and whose tops meet in the center






6. The process of determining the difference in height between a plane of sight and a point






7. 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






8. Survey that establishes a network of horizontal and vertical monuments that serve as a reference framework for other surveys






9. A permanent shallow pool of diverted rainwater that incorporates wetland plants. Pollutants are removed through settling and biological activity






10. Incapable of being penetrated






11. Forces or other actions that result from the weight of building materials - occupants and their possessions - and environmental effects






12. Steel bar used to reinforce concrete






13. A box in which the wires from the meter are connected to individual circuit breakers - which are connected to separate circuits for distribution to various locations throughout the building






14. The electrical conductor from a switch to the electrical device being controlled






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






16. 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 fai






17. Pipes - typically made of sheet metal - used to conduct hot or cold air in the HVAC system






18. A horizontal structural member used to support other structural members over openings such as doors and windows






19. A unit designed to produce forced air or hot water for heating and cooling






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






21. A force that acts along the longitudinal axis of a structural member. Axial tension causes elongation of the member. Axial compression causes shortening of the member






22. A prop for preventing sinking or sagging (noun). To support by a shore (transitive verb)






23. A number that indicates the portion of rainwater that will be discharged by a particular surface






24. The maximum angle of a stable slope of a granular material determined by friction - cohesion - and the shapes of the soil particles






25. A category used to determine structural requirements based on occupancy of the building






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






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






28. A tar-impregnated paper used for water protection under roofing and siding materials






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






30. An intensive workshop in which various stakeholders and experts are brought together to address a particular design issue






31. Brickwork - concrete block work - and stonework






32. Heat transmission by the circulation of a liquid or a heated gas or air






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






34. A load on a structure caused by movement of the Earth relative to the structure during an earthquake






35. A water supply pipe that extends vertically one story or more to carry water to fixtures






36. A support condition in which translation of a structural member is restricted in two directions but rotation is not restricted. A pin support provides two perpendicular reaction forces when the member is loaded`






37. Pressure from the wind that can cause lateral loads as well as uplift on the roof or downward pressure






38. 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






39. Material - such as boards or shingles - used for surfacing the outside walls of a frame building






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






41. The lowest - widest part of the foundation that distributes the load over a broad area of the soil






42. The final elevation of the ground surface after excavating or filling






43. The recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science - computing - engineering - and technology






44. A unit of measure of power






45. A fitting that is used to control the flow of fluid or gas






46. Water not safe for drinking - personal - or culinary utilization






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






48. A device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating - ventilating - and air-conditioning (HVAC) system






49. A material used to span across beams or joists to create a floor or roof surface






50. Pipes - typically made of sheet metal - used to conduct hot or cold air in the HVAC system