Search for a construction term, or browse the database by letter.

 

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z


Displaying 211 - 240 of 623 hits.

<- Back | First | Last | Next ->


Term Definition
Thermosetting Glues and Resins. Glues and resins that are cured with heat and do not soften when subjected later to high temperatures.  
Thermosetting. Material which undergoes irreversible chemical reaction when heated and molded; once formed, it cannot be reheated and reshaped.  
Thermostat Cable. A specific electrical system cable which operates an automatic device for regulating the temperature in a room, space, or area.  
Thermostat. Device which senses ambient temperature conditions and, in turn, acts to control a circuit.  
Thermostatic Control. Device which operates system or part of system based on temperature change.  
Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TEV). Control valve operated by temperature and pressure within evaporator. It controls flow of refrigerant; control bulb is attached to outlet of evaporator.  
Thermostatic Motor Control. Device used to control cycling of unit through use of control bulb; bulb reacts to temperature changes.  
Thermostatic Valve. Valve controlled by temperature change response elements.  
Thermostatic Water Valve. Valve used to control flow of water through system, actuated by temperature difference; used in units such as water-cooled compressor and/or condenser.  
Thickness. 1. The smallest of the three dimensions of a solid object. 2. The quality of being thick. 3. A layer of material. 4. The dimension at right angles to the face of the wall, floor, or other assembly in which masonry units are used.  
Thin Coat. A one coat plaster system over gypsum board.  
Thin Set. The bonding of tile with suitable materials, applied approximately 1/8" thick.  
Thin Shell. A three dimensional spatial structure made up of one or more curved concrete slabs or folded plates whose thicknesses are small compared to their other dimensions; thin shells are characterized by their three dimensional load carrying behavior which is determined by the geometry of their forms, by the manner in which they are supported, and by the nature of the applied load.  
Thin Wall Conduit. see EMT Conduit.  
Thincoat-High Strength Plaster. see Veneer Plaster.  
Thingamabob. see Thingamajig.  
Thingamajig. something that is difficult to classify or whose proper name is unknown or forgotten; a Thingamabob.  
Thinner. A volatile liquid added to finishing material to make it flow more easily and smoothly; also called a Diluent.  
Thinners. Volatile liquids used to rce the viscosity of paint and varnish; also called Diluents.  
Third Party Beneficiary. A person who is not a party to a contract but who is an intended beneficiary thereof and may therefore enforce it.  
Thixotropic Paint. Property exhibited by some paint of becoming fluid when shaken or disturbed; after cessation of mechanical disturbance, such as stirring or putting brush into paint, rigidity develops again.  
Thixotropy. The property of various gels of becoming fluid when disturbed, as by shaking or stirring.  
Thomas Jefferson Ideas. The advocacy of grid pattern planning where frequent public squares are left open between building blocks.  
Threaded Coupling. A fitting for joining two lengths of threaded pipe.  
Threading. The process of forming external screw threads on a rod or pipe.  
Threadless Coupling. A fitting for joining two lengths of pipe fastened by soldering or cementing.  
Threads. spiral ridges on a member, like a pipe, by which parts can be screwed together.  
Three Coat Plastering. The application of plaster in three successive coats, leaving time between coats for setting and drying of the plaster.  
Three Dimensional. Having, or appearing to have, three dimensions, height, width, and depth.  
Three Point Lock. A device to lock a door to the jamb at three points.  

Displaying 211 - 240 of 623 hits.

<- Back | First | Last | Next ->