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Construction

The art, trade, or work of building.

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rollock

Construction; Masonry

1. A brick laid on its edge so that its end is visible. 2. One ring of a rowlock arch.

head joint

Construction; Masonry

1. A joint between two pieces of timber which are joined in a straight line, end to end. 2. A masonry joint formed between two stones in the same course.

construction joints

Construction; Masonry

1. A joint where two successive placements meet. 2. A separation provided in a building which allows its component parts to move with respect to each other. The cause of such ...

abutment joints

Construction; Masonry

1. A joint where two successive placements of concrete meet. 2. A separation provided in a building which allows its component parts to move with respect to each other. The cause ...

isolation joints

Construction; Masonry

1. A joint where two successive placements of concrete meet. 2. A separation provided in a building which allows its component parts to move with respect to each other. The cause ...

struck joint

Construction; Masonry

1. A masonry joint from which excess mortar has been removed by a stroke of the trowel, leaving an approximately flush joint. 2. A horizontal masonry joint in which the mortar is ...

construction

Construction; Masonry

1. All the on-site work done in building or altering structures, from land clearance through completion, including excavation, erection, and the assembly and installation of ...