Constant-current LED driver
Driver de corriente constanteLED supply maintaining a specified output current within its operating range.
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Constant-voltage LED driver
Driver de tensión constanteLED supply maintaining a specified output voltage within its operating range.
Constructed treatment wetland
Humedal artificial de depuraciónSystem combining vegetation, support media and microorganisms to treat incoming wastewater.
Construction advance payment
Anticipo de obraPayment made before the corresponding work is performed.
Construction cash flow
Flujo de caja de obraMonetary inflows and outflows planned or recorded during the work.
Construction completion certificate
Certificado final de obraDocument recording completion of the works and their relationship to the project.
Construction completion documentation
Final de obraTechnical documentation recording completion of the works under the relevant terms.
Construction detail
Detalle constructivoDrawing showing an enlarged junction between particular components, layers or materials.
Construction estimate
Presupuesto de obraDocument recording the planned quantities and prices used to calculate a total amount.
Construction goods hoist
Montacargas de obraLift that transports materials between levels along a defined vertical route.
Construction joint
Junta de hormigonadoInterface between portions of a concrete element placed at different times.
Construction methodology report
Memoria constructivaDocument recording the proposed materials, systems and construction methods.
Construction moisture
Humedad de obraWater introduced during manufacturing or building work and temporarily remaining within newly constructed building materials.
Construction programme
Plan de obraDocument recording the planned sequence and duration of the main construction tasks.
Construction vacuum
Aspirador de obraEquipment collecting suitable dust and debris with filtration and capacity suited to its intended use.
Contactor
Electromagnetic device switching a load on or off in response to a control signal.
Continuous hinge
Bisagra continuaHinge that distributes the hinge connection along much of the leaf edge.
Continuous insulation
Aislamiento continuoInsulation layer remaining continuous over an enclosure and reducing interruptions caused by structural members.
Contract price estimate
Presupuesto de contrataEstimated contract amount including the mark-ups defined in the estimate.
Contractor's profit
Beneficio industrialContractor's planned margin above the costs considered.
Contractor's site manager
Jefe de obraPerson coordinating the contractor's execution, resources, costs and schedule.
Control joint
Junta de controlPlanned discontinuity in a coating or masonry assembly to guide or limit cracking.
Control touchscreen
Pantalla táctil de controlInteractive panel displaying status information and allowing functions of an automated installation to be operated.
Convector heater
ConvectorA component of a heating installation used to heat air circulating around a heat-emitting surface.
Cooling
RefrigeraciónProcess extracting heat from a space or material to reduce its temperature.
Cooling capacity
Potencia frigoríficaAmount of heat an appliance can remove per unit of operating time.
Cooling load
Carga de refrigeraciónCapacity needed to offset heat gains and maintain the intended indoor conditions.
Copper conductor
Conductor de cobreConductor made from copper, commonly used because of its good electrical conductivity.
Copper pipe
Tubería de cobreMetal pipe used to transport water and other fluids in buildings.
Copper roof sheet
Chapa de cobre de cubiertaCopper sheet used for roofing and flashing, developing a surface patina through outdoor exposure.
Corbel
MénsulaProjecting support member receiving loads and transferring them to the main structure.
Cork flooring
Pavimento de corchoCovering made from natural or agglomerated cork, generally with a protective surface finish.
Corner bead
Perfil de esquinaComponent defining and reinforcing a facade coating edge against impact damage or cracking.
Cornice gutter
Canalón de cornisaRainwater collecting channel positioned above a cornice or incorporated into its construction.
Corrective maintenance
Mantenimiento correctivoActing after a fault is detected to restore operation.
Corridor
PasilloSpace that forms an elongated passage connecting spaces or rooms.
Corrugated conduit
Tubo corrugadoTube with a corrugated surface used to protect and route electrical cables.
Cost overrun
SobrecosteIncrease in actual spending over the originally planned cost.
Cost per square metre
Coste por metro cuadradoIndicator obtained by dividing a selected cost by the reference area used for comparison.
Cotton insulation
Aislante de algodónFibrous insulation made from cotton, often reclaimed, and processed for use in building construction.
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Technical references consulted
Definitions written in plain language using technical reference documentation.
- Fundación MUSAAT · Zapata
- Fundación MUSAAT · Zuncho
- ANFAPA · SATE
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-C Cimientos
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-A Acero
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-F Fábrica
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-M Madera
- European Commission JRC: Eurocode 7 geotechnical design examples
- WoodWorks: What is mass timber?
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Member design
- American Concrete Institute: Self-consolidating concrete
- American Shotcrete Association: About shotcrete
- American Cement Association: types of cement
- NRMCA: Concrete in Practice technical topics
- FHWA: Alkali-silica reaction mechanisms
- American Concrete Institute: Chlorides and reinforcement corrosion
- Concrete Society: Carbonation of concrete
- American Concrete Institute: Guide to estimating prestress losses
- European Commission JRC: Major concepts of the EN Eurocodes
- CTE: Documento Básico SE Seguridad estructural
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-AE Acciones en la edificación
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Composite construction
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Welding
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Steel construction products
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Simple connections
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood handbook
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood composite materials
- WoodWorks: Index of mass timber connections
- Structural Timber Association: Timber systems
- Hispalyt: ejecución of fábricas of ladrillo, colocación
- American Cement Association: applications of cement
- ITeC: evaluación técnica of mortero of cal para revoco
- USG: joint compound technical data
- Sika: backer rod and sealant joint geometry
- Natural Stone Institute: varieties of stone
- Natural Stone Institute: technical bulletins
- Tikkurila: common painting problems
- Bona: recoating wood floors
- Placo: soluciones of yesos of terminación
- Kreidezeit: Tadelakt technical information
- Mapei: adhesive classification and selection
- Forbo: linoleum raw materials
- CTE DB-HS: Salubridad
- CTE DA DB-HE/1: Parámetros of la envolvente
- CTE DA DB-HE/2: Condensaciones
- CTE DA DB-HE/3: Puentes térmicos
- CTE DB-HR: Protección frente al ruido
- SOPREMA: Blue roofs and stormwater
- Building Science Corporation: Understanding Air Barriers
- Sika: Single-ply roof membranes
- SOPREMA: Tecnologías of impermeabilización
- Aliaxis: Akasison siphonic roof drainage systems
- ITeC: Evaluaciones DAU of sistemas of fachada
- CSTB: Laboratoire façades
- EOTA EAD 040083-01-0404: External thermal insulation composite systems with rendering system
- US Department of Energy: Guide to cool roofs
- Passive House Institute: Airtightness measurements
- Passive House Institute: Grundlagenwissen Luftdichtheit
- pro clima: Humidity-variable vapour control
- US EPA: Types of green infrastructure
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Acoustic laminated glass
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Solar control and low-emissivity coatings
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Glazing cavities and warm-edge spacers
- IDAE — La bomba of calor en la rehabilitación energética of edificios
- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización con equipos autónomos
- IDAE — Instalaciones of climatización por agua
- IDAE — Sistemas of intercambio geotérmico of circuito cerrado
- U.S. Department of Energy — Whole-House Ventilation
- U.S. Department of Energy — Heat Pump Water Heaters
- U.S. EPA — Types of Septic Systems
- U.S. EPA — Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems
- U.S. EPA — Home Water Treatment Guide
- U.S. EPA — HEPA Filters
- Caleffi — Separation in Hydronic Systems
- Caleffi — Hydraulic Separators
- Grundfos — Non-return Valve
- Honeywell — SV2 Safety Shut-off Valves
- CDC — Legionella Control
- CDC — Carbon Monoxide Basics
- Schneider Electric — Electrical Installation Guide: Earthing schemes
- IET — Residual current devices
- Schneider Electric — Arc fault detection devices
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics
- Cisco — What is Power over Ethernet?
- INSST — Fichas of selección y uso of EPI
- INSST — Equipos of trabajo y máquinas: Listado of NTP
- Siemens — Aspirating smoke detectors
- DALI Alliance — Introducing DALI
- Schneider Electric — Types of RCDs
- KNX Association — What is KNX?
- U.S. Department of Energy — Solar Integration: Inverters and Grid Services Basics
- CharIN — Technical Details CCS (Basic)
- Televés — PAUs (Cajas), distribución of telefonía
- Fluke Networks — What parameters are tested with the CableIQ?
- Tyco Fire — Solenoid valves for deluge and preaction systems
- Autodesk: architectural drawings
- RICS: New Rules of Measurement
- National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
- HSE: demolition
- ASSA ABLOY: door controls
- EGGER: wood-based boards
- Pilkington: solar control glass
- Festool: circular saws for carpentry
- Pilkington: float glass manufacturing
- Pilkington: toughened and heat-strengthened glass
- Autodesk: clash detection setup
- Autodesk: common data environment
- Bohle: suction lifters for glass
- ISO: air permeability test method
- Barcelona City Council: building works authorisation
- ChovA: roof drain outlets