Encaustic cement tile
Baldosa hidráulicaCement tile pressure-moulded and hardened without firing, with a pigmented decorative layer.
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Enclosure drying
Secado del cerramientoProcess of moisture loss from enclosure layers through evaporation, diffusion or other outward pathways.
End-bearing pile
Pilote de puntaPile transferring most of its load through its lower end into a bearing stratum.
Energy absorber
Absorbedor de energíaComponent reducing force transmitted to the body by deforming while arresting a fall.
Energy demand
Demanda energéticaUseful energy needed to maintain specified internal conditions under a given set of climatic conditions.
Energy efficiency ratio
Coeficiente de eficiencia frigoríficaRatio of cooling output to power consumed under a defined set of conditions.
Energy submeter
Contador de energía parcialMeter recording consumption for a particular circuit or area within a larger installation.
Engineered quartz
Aglomerado de cuarzoComposite material of quartz-rich aggregates typically bound together with a formulated resin.
Engineered wood flooring
Parqué multicapaWood flooring with a hardwood top layer and underlying layers stabilising each unit.
English bond
Aparejo inglésBond alternating complete courses of stretcher bricks and header bricks in masonry.
Engobe
Intermediate ceramic coating applied to the body to modify colour and interaction with glaze.
Enthalpy recovery unit
Recuperador entálpicoEquipment recovering some heat and moisture from air extracted from a building.
Entrance hall
VestíbuloSpace that receives people entering and connects with other rooms.
Entrance passage
ZaguánSpace that forms a covered passage from the street to the interior or courtyard.
EPDM membrane
Membrana EPDMSynthetic rubber sheet used as a membrane in building waterproofing systems.
Epoxy adhesive
Adhesivo epoxiEpoxy resin adhesive, generally incorporating a hardener, used to join compatible materials.
Epoxy coating
Pintura epoxiEpoxy resin coating with adhesion and resistance properties determined by its formulation.
Epoxy grout
Junta epoxiEpoxy resin joint filler characterised by low absorption and resistance to chemicals.
EPS
Expanded polystyrene: a lightweight insulating material made from small beads joined together.
Equipotential bonding
EquipotencialidadArrangement reducing voltage differences between conductive parts connected through a common bonding system.
Equipped fire hose station
Boca de incendio equipadaFixed assembly with valve, hose and discharge components connected to a firefighting water network.
Equivalent air layer thickness
Espesor de aire equivalenteThickness of still air offering the same vapour diffusion resistance as a material layer.
Espagnolette bolt
FallebaMechanism that locks a leaf with rods acting at several points.
Estimate section
Capítulo de presupuestoGroup of estimate items organised by trade or type of work.
Ethernet
Family of networking technologies connecting devices, usually through copper or fibre cabling.
ETICS
SATEExternal Thermal Insulation Composite System: insulation fixed outside the facade and protected with layers of render.
ETICS base coat
Capa base del SATEReinforced coating over insulation supporting the finish and distributing stresses across the surface.
ETICS finish coat
Acabado del SATEOuter system layer defining appearance and contributing to protection against the external environment.
Euroclass
EuroclaseEuropean class describing products’ reaction to fire according to tests and classification criteria.
EV charging point
Punto de recargaInstallation equipped to supply electricity to the battery of a compatible electric vehicle.
Evacuated tube solar collector
Captador solar de tubos de vacíoA component of a climate control installation used to collect solar heat through tubes insulated by an evacuated space.
Evacuation sign
Señal de evacuaciónVisual indicator identifying exits, directions or features useful for leaving an occupied space.
Evaporative cooling
Enfriamiento evaporativoAir temperature reduction through water evaporation, accompanied by an increase in moisture.
Exclusion zone
Zona de exclusiónMarked area preventing entry during a hazardous operation.
Existing condition plan
Plano de estado actualDrawing showing the building configuration before proposed work starts.
Expanded clay
Arcilla expandidaLightweight fired clay aggregate with internal porosity for fills and lightweight concrete applications.
Expanded cork
Corcho expandidoInsulation made from expanded cork granules and used in boards or other enclosure products.
Expanded perlite
Perlita expandidaMineral material expanded by heating and used in lightweight fills and insulation products.
Expanded vermiculite
Vermiculita expandidaExpanded layered mineral used as a lightweight aggregate or component in insulating products.
Expansion joint
Junta de dilataciónPlanned separation allowing materials to move without damaging them.
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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