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Insulation refers to an energy savings measure, which provides resistance to heat flow. Naturally, heat flows from a warmer to a cooler space. By insulating a house, one can reduce the heat loss in buildings in cold weather or climate, and reduce the heat surplus in warmer weather or climate.
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Joist are the horizontal members that provide a structure to fix the ceiling, and support and fix the diagonal rafters that define the roof shape and are attached at the top to a ridge beam.
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Key (Frog) A "frog" or a “key” refers to an indentation or recess on the upper surface of a brick, designed to create a secure connection with mortar.
King Post Truss is a vertical post used to help support a beam below from a truss apex above. King post trusses are subjected to compression and tension. As the load is applied downward, compression is increased at the posts.
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Lacquer is an oil-based compound which is applied on the surface of wooden or metallic surface, as a protective layer and to achieve luster.
Lapping Is the method of overlapping reinforced bars to connect them vertically with or without welding. Lapping increases the tensile strength of the overall RC structure.
Level Tube is a transparent plastic tube filled up with a column of water, is used to transfer vertical level across a distance. When the two ends are held up the water surfaces will always rest at the same vertical plane (due to atmospheric pressure).
Liasioning defines cooperation/communication between organizations that facilitate a close working relationship. A Liasioning architect acts as an intermediary between the various agencies involved in the construction process to obtain certain sanctions and permissions from the concerned authorities.
Line and Level A level surface is a smoothly curved expanse where every point maintains an equal distance from the earth's surface. The unbroken surface intersects the earth's mean spheroid at right angles.
Line Dori is a wire or thread used during construction to line up walls, beams, and other structural components.
Links in a reinforced concrete beam, links are used to resist torsion and shear stresses. They serve to secure the top and bottom reinforcement of beams.
Lintel is a beam member above the window or door opening. It supports the weight of the structure above wall openings, doorways, and windows in most brick and masonry buildings.
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Machine Batched is a batch plant, also known as a batching plant or concrete batching plant. It is a equipment designed to combine various ingredients to form concrete. Batching equipment is instrumental in ensuring the precise incorporation of ingredients into batches and thorough mixing Throughout.
Miniature Circuit Breakers/ MCB is a small trip switch operated by an overload and used to protect an electric circuit, esp a domestic circuit as an alternative to a fuse
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/ MEP MEP stands for ‘Mechanical (ventilation), electrical and plumbing’ services in a building. Some consultants specialize in planning, designing, and managing the MEP systems of a building.
Meter Box is an outdoor cabinet that houses the meter for your home’s electrical supply.
Mullions is a mullion is a vertical element that forms a
division between units of a window or screen or is used decoratively.
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NA Certificate It certifies that the given plot is a non-agricultural plot and is deemed unfit to carry out agricultural work.
Needle Vibrator Immersion or needle vibrators are more frequently used vibrators for concrete works. It comprises a steel tube with an eccentric vibrating element inside of it. A flexible tube connects the steel poker to either an electric motor or a diesel engine.
