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Interactive Glossary of Civil Engineering

1. Concrete

Definición: A composite material made from cement, aggregates, and water.

Oración: The

concrete⁠

used in the

foundation⁠

must be strong enough to support the building.

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2. Foundation

Definición: The base of a structure that transfers its weight to the

soil⁠

Oración: A solid

foundation⁠

is crucial for the stability of any building.

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3. Rebar

Definición: Steel bars used to reinforce

concrete⁠

Oración: The engineer specified the use of

rebar⁠

to enhance the tensile strength of the

concrete⁠

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4. Beam

Definición: A structural element that supports a

load⁠

over a span.

Oración: The

beam⁠

across the room is designed to hold the weight of the ceiling.

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5. Column

Definición: A vertical structural element that supports a

load⁠

Oración: Each

column⁠

in the building is designed to carry a specific

load⁠

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6. Asphalt

Definición: A black, sticky substance used for paving roads.

Oración: The road was resurfaced with

asphalt⁠

to improve its durability.

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7. Drainage

Definición: The process of removing excess water from an area.

Oración: Proper

drainage⁠

is essential to prevent flooding in urban areas.

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8. Surveying

Definición: The process of measuring land to determine boundaries and topography.

Oración: Surveying is a critical step before starting any construction project.

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9. Load

Definición: The weight or force applied to a structure.

Oración: The

load⁠

on the bridge must be carefully calculated to ensure safety.

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10. Excavation

Definición: The process of digging up earth to prepare for construction.

Oración: Excavation for the new building began last week.

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11. Blueprint

Definición: A detailed architectural plan for a building.

Oración: The architect presented the

blueprint⁠

for the new library.

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12. Retaining Wall

Definición: A structure designed to hold back

soil⁠

or rock from a building or area.

Oración: The

retaining wall⁠

prevents

soil⁠

erosion on the hillside.

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13. Grading

Definición: The process of leveling and sloping the ground for construction.

Oración: Grading the site is necessary to ensure proper

drainage⁠

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14. Aggregate

Definición: A material composed of different particles, such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone.

Oración: The

concrete⁠

mix included various sizes of

aggregate⁠

for strength.

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15. Scaffolding

Definición: A temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction.

Oración: The workers used

scaffolding⁠

to reach the upper floors of the building.

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16. Load-Bearing Wall

Definición: A wall that supports the weight of the structure above it.

Oración: Removing a

load-bearing wall⁠

requires careful planning to maintain

structural integrity⁠

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17. Slope

Definición: The angle of incline of a surface.

Oración: The

slope⁠

of the roof is designed to facilitate water

drainage⁠

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18. Tension

Definición: The force that pulls or stretches materials.

Oración: The

tension⁠

in the cables of the suspension bridge must be monitored regularly.

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19. Compression

Definición: The force that squeezes or shortens materials.

Oración: The

compression⁠

of the

concrete⁠

under

load⁠

is a critical factor in design.

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20. Zoning

Definición: The process of dividing land into zones for different uses.

Oración: The city council approved the

zoning⁠

changes for the new residential area.

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21. Pavement

Definición: A material that is used to construct roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.

Oración: The new

pavement⁠

will improve the safety of pedestrians.

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22. Soil

Definición: The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic substances.

Oración: The

soil⁠

must be tested for stability before construction begins.

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23. Retrofitting

Definición: The process of adding new technology or features to older systems.

Oración: Retrofitting the building will improve its energy efficiency.

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24. Civil Engineering

Definición: The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.

Oración: Civil engineering plays a crucial role in infrastructure development.

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25. Environmental Impact

Definición: The effect that a project has on the surrounding environment.

Oración: The

environmental impact⁠

assessment is required before starting the construction.

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26. Structural Intermití

Definición: The ability of a structure to withstand its intended

load⁠

without failure.

Oración: Engineers must ensure the

structural integrity⁠

of the building before occupancy.

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27. Water Table

Definición: The level below which the ground is saturated with water.

Oración: The

water table⁠

in this area is quite high, affecting the

foundation⁠

design.

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28. Load Factor

Definición: A safety factor used in engineering to account for uncertainties in

load⁠

conditions.

Oración: The

load factor⁠

is applied to ensure the structure can handle unexpected loads.

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29. Cross-Section

Definición: A cut through an object to show its internal structure.

Oración: The

cross-section⁠

of the bridge design illustrates the materials used.

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30. Building Code

Definición: A set of regulations governing the design and construction of buildings.

Oración: All construction must comply with the local

building code⁠

to ensure safety.

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