What is a stiffened girder?
A stiffened girder is a girder that gives a structure stiffness, for example a steel I-section with welded stiffener plates against web buckling and lateral-torsional buckling.
What is a stiffening rib?
A stiffening rib or stiffening beam is a concrete beam cast together with a strip footing to cope with uneven loading or soft ground.
What is petrification?
The Dutch term verstenen has three meanings: a material hardening into stone, replacing timber facades with stone ones, and building over or paving green space.
What is a mitre joint?
A mitre joint is a joint where two parts are cut at an angle, usually 45 degrees, so that together they form a corner. How to cut and glue a tight mitre.
What is cutting waste?
Cutting waste is the material lost when cutting to size. How to calculate with a waste percentage for tiles, laminate, pipes and sheet materials.
What is a masonry offset?
A masonry offset is a stepped set-back in brickwork, so that a wall or foundation is thicker at the bottom than at the top. Where you see it and why.
What is vernacular architecture?
Vernacular architecture is building with local materials, methods and traditions, without a professional architect. Characteristics and examples.
What is permanent formwork?
Permanent formwork is formwork that stays in the structure after the concrete is poured, such as EPS foundation forms, precast plank floors and composite steel deck floors.
What is the heat loss area?
The heat loss area (Als) is the total area of the building envelope through which heat is lost. In the Netherlands, the ratio Als/Ag helps determine the BENG 1 requirement for a home.
What is a dropped ceiling?
A dropped ceiling hangs below the structural floor or the old ceiling. Types, build-up, points to watch for height and fire safety, and how to build one yourself.