Any of the U-shaped or closed-loop bars placed perpendicular to the longitudinal reinforcement of a concrete beam to resist the vertical component of diagonal tension.

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The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area.

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Form of brick bond which is composed of alternating courses of headers and stretchers

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The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.

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A structural member spanning from truss to truss or supporting a rafter

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The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb

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Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum

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A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area.

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Length of embedded reinforcement required to develop the design strength of reinforcement at a critical section

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The Filipino term for riser

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A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces

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One of a number of short vertical member often circular in section to support a stair handrail

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A projecting beam supported at only one fixed end.

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A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury itself

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It is a beam especially provided over an opening for a door or window to carry the wall over opening.

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In construction, it is a mixture of cement, sand and water, used for laying brick or masonry. It is too weak to be used by itself as a material for building.

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An incomplete form of peeling where the paint cracks into the large segments, the edges of which breakaway from the surface while the center remains attached. Usually due to repeated application of new coats over old coats.

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A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through
the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the
contents of the bowl through the trapway.

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Unit of frequency equal to one cycle per secods

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Concrete or mortar which is pumped through a hose and projected at high velocity on surface

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A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack

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A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor joints is known as

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The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected

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A revetment consisting of rough stones of various sizes placed compactly to protect the banks or bed of a river from the eroding effects of the flowing water.

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A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a building equipped with relatively small car excusively for carrying materials

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Wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall

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A type of lighting that provides illumination t special objects like sculptures, flower arrangements etc.

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Vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and

cables

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One pair of vertical angles fastened to each side of web plate to solidify it against buckling.

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