PEC土木工程英语证书考试-建筑专业术语定义【DOC精选】.doc

PEC土木工程英语证书考试-建筑专业术语定义 Aggregate?- Pebbles, shingle, gravel etc. used in the manufacture of concrete, and other construction work. Airbrick?- A perforated brick used for ventilation, especially for under floor spaces. Asbestos?- A fibrous mineral used in the past for insulation. Can be a health hazard - should not be disturbed and specialist advice sought if found or suspected. Asbestos cement?- Cement with 10-15% asbestos fibre used as reinforcement, often used in the past for roofing sheets, gutter, roof tiles. It is fragile and will not bear heavy weights. Hazardous fibres may be released if cut, drilled or otherwise broken. Asphalt?- Black, tar-like material, strongly adhesive and impervious to moisture. Used on flat roofs and under tile felt. Balanced flue?- A common flue design used with gas appliances which allows air to be drawn to the appliance whilst also allowing fumes to escape. Bat?(brickwork) - A brick cut crossways to give a reduced length - commonly quarter, half or three-quarter bats. See also?Closer. Beam and Block?(Floor) - Suspended floors consisting of precast prestressed concrete beams spaced at centres to suit the use of standard walling blocks as infill between the beams. They are a preferred solution for suspended ground floors in housing. Bitumen?- A black, sticky substance, related to asphalt. Used in sealants, mineral felts and damp-proof courses. Brace?- A diagonal member used to prevent part of a structure from sagging - can either be temporary or permanent. Breeze block?- An old type of building block made using cinders - tends to produce find black dust when drilled or cut. Brick bond?- The various styles of laying bricks to give different patterns while ensuring that no vertical joints align with those of the higher or lower row. Cantilever?- A projecting beam (or other part of a structure) that is secured at one end only. Caulking?- Sealing joints by applying a flexible compound or sealant. Cavity wall?- A method of building exter