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porcellanite

Construction; Masonry

A hard and dense rock that is a variety of chert that often contains clay and calcareous matter. Also spelled Porcelanite.

terra cotta

Construction; Masonry

A hard semifired waterproof ceramic clay used in pottery and building construction.

slate and marble

Construction; Masonry

A hard, brittle metamorphic rock consisting mainly of clay materials, characterized by good clavage along parallel planes; used extensively as dimension stone in thin sheets for ...

glass blocks

Construction; Masonry

A hollow block of glass, usually translucent with textured faces; has relatively low thermal-insulation and low fire-resistance value; used in non-load-baring walls.

springing line.

Construction; Masonry

A horizontal construction line denoting the starting of the curve in curved arches, or the bottom of a flat arch.

weathered joint

Construction; Masonry

A horizontal masonry joint in which the mortar is sloped outward from the upper edge of the lower brick, so as to shed water readily; formed by pressing the mortar inward at the ...

weather-struck joint

Construction; Masonry

A horizontal masonry joint in which the mortar is sloped outward from the upper edge of the lower brick, so as to shed water readily; formed by pressing the mortar inward at the ...