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Term Definition
Arc Blow. The deflection of an electric arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces.  
Arc Voltage. The voltage (electrical potential) across the welding arc.  
Arc Welding. A process of joining two pieces of metal by melting them together at their interface with a continuous electric spark and adding a controlled additional amount of molten metal from a metallic electrode.  
Arc. 1. Arched or curved. 2. A portion of an ellipse or circle.  
Arcade. 1. An arched covered passageway. 2. An amusement center with coin-operated games.  
Arch Brick. Wedge-shaped brick for special use in an arch.  
Arch Corner Bead. A job-shaped length of corner bead used to define the curved portion of arched openings.  
Arch Culvert. A curved shaped drain under a roadway, canal or embankment.  
Arch. A curved structural member used to span an opening or recess; also built flat. Structurally, an arch is a piece or assemblage of pieces so arranged over an opening that the supported load is resolved into pressures on the side supports, and practically normal to their faces.  
Archeology. The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of human remains.  
Archetype. An original model; a Prototype.  
Archimedes Principle. A law of physics that states that a floating body displaces a weight of liquid equal to its own weight.  
Archimedes Screw. A primitive device for raising water, consisting of a pipe spirally wound around an axis.  
Archipelago. A group of islands in the sea.  
Architect. One who designs buildings and advises on their construction.  
Architectonic. 1. Architectural. 2. Having an organized and unified structure or concept that suggests an architectural design.  
Architectonics. The science of architecture.  
Architects Project Representative. A more or less continuous architects representative on the jobsite; reports to the architect; formerly called Clerk of the Works.  
Architectural Equipment. The implements, apparatus, or equipment used in the construction and initial outfitting of a building.  
Architectural Fee. The amount of money charged by an architect for professional services such as programming, design, preparation of contract documents, and administration of the construction of a building or facility.  
Architectural Terra Cota. Hard-burned, glazed or unglazed clay building units, plain or ornamental, machine-extruded or hand-molded, and generally larger in size than brick or facing tile; also see Ceramic Veneer.  
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). 13924 Braddlock Road #100, Centerville, Virginia 22020, (703) 222-1100.  
Architectural Woodwork. Finish work using wood or composites for ornamental designs or casework.  
Architectural. 1.Of or relating to or conforming to the rules of architecture. 2. Having a single, unified overall design, form, or structure.  
Architrave. 1. The lowest division of an entablature. 2. The molding around a rectangular opening, such as a door or window.  
Are. A metric unit of measure equal to 100 square meters. 100 ares equal 1 hectare.  
Area Divider. In roof construction, a raised double wood member attached to a properly flashed wood base plate that is anchored to the roof deck; used to relieve the stresses of thermal expansion and contraction in a roof system where no expansion joints have been provided.  
Area Drain. Any drain installed for the purpose of collecting rain water from an open area and channeling it to the storm drain.  
Area Wall. 1. The masonry surrounding or partly surrounding an area. 2. The retaining wall around basement windows below grade.  
Area. 1. The extent or measure of a surface, expressed in square units. 2. The space allocated to a particular function.  

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