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A vertical member supporting a wall system designed to withstand horizontal wind loads. Usually between…

A drawing or diagram which shows the outline of a joist with dimensions and also…

It is a wheel on an axle or shaft that is designed to support movement…

Floor or roof plans that identify individual marks, components, and accessories furnished by the joist…

An expansion joint is an assembly designed to safely absorb the heat-induced expansionand contraction of…

The “valuation” that you own in your home, i.e. the property value less the mortgage…

Nails used for hanging regular drywall that is to be taped and finished later must…

The ‘span’ of a joist or joist girder in feet minus 0.3333 feet.

Evaluation of the design to determine whether it conforms with the design brief and can…

A compasses is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or…

A steel section whose flanges must be continuously connected to the webs and the width-thickness…

CAD is the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or…

Regulations established by a recognized agency describing design loads, procedures, quality of materials, and construction…

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