Falls formation
Formación de pendientesLayer or support arrangement creating the required slope towards roof drainage outlets.
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Falsework
CimbraTemporary structure supporting formwork or other elements during construction.
Fan coil unit
FancoilEquipment with a fan and water heat exchanger that heats or cools the air.
Feasibility study
Estudio de viabilidadDocument recording an initial assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of proposed work.
Fiber-reinforced concrete
Hormigón reforzado con fibrasConcrete containing dispersed fibers that modify toughness and behavior after cracking.
Fibre cement cladding
Revestimiento de fibrocementoFinish of fibre-reinforced cement boards used as the external skin of a building enclosure.
Fibre splice
Empalme de fibraPermanent joint between two optical fibre ends maintaining continuity of signal transmission.
Fillet weld
Soldadura en ánguloWeld deposited at the meeting of surfaces, forming an approximately triangular cross-section.
Filter backwashing
Contralavado de filtroReverse water flow that dislodges accumulated dirt within certain filter types.
Filter layer
Capa filtrantePermeable layer retaining fine particles while allowing water through to the drainage system.
Filtering respirator
Respirador filtranteRespiratory protective equipment retaining specified airborne contaminants through suitable compatible filter components.
Final account
Liquidación de obraFinal valuation of the work, including agreed adjustments.
Final energy consumption
Consumo de energía finalEnergy delivered to a building for its systems before applying conversion factors to primary energy.
Fine aggregate
Árido finoAggregate fraction made of small particles, generally sand, completing the particle-size distribution.
Fine air filter
Filtro fino de aireA component of a ventilation installation used to retain small particles more effectively than a coarse filter.
Fineness modulus
Módulo de finuraIndex derived from sieve results summarising the relative fineness of an aggregate.
Finger joint
Unión dentadaJoint with interlocking fingers that increase the bonded area.
Finish render
RevocoContinuous mortar covering providing protection and a finished appearance to a surface.
Finishes schedule
Cuadro de acabadosDocument recording the materials and surface finishes specified for each building space.
Finishing trowel
LlanaFlat-surfaced tool used to spread and smooth mortars, gypsum plaster and other coverings.
Fire alarm beacon
Baliza de alarma de incendiosDevice emitting flashes or visual signals to announce a fire alarm event.
Fire alarm control panel
Central de detección de incendiosEquipment monitoring detectors, interpreting signals and coordinating alerts within a fire detection installation.
Fire alarm input module
Módulo de entrada de incendiosInterface allowing signals from other equipment to be incorporated into a fire detection panel.
Fire alarm output module
Módulo de salida de incendiosInterface transmitting control panel commands to auxiliary equipment within the fire protection installation.
Fire alarm sounder
Avisador acústico de incendiosEquipment announcing a fire alarm through a recognisable audible warning signal.
Fire blanket
Manta ignífugaFire-resistant fabric designed to cover a small fire and limit its combustion.
Fire damper
Compuerta cortafuegoDevice closing a duct to limit the spread of fire between separate compartments.
Fire detection zone
Zona de detección de incendiosIdentified area grouping detection signals to locate the origin of an alarm indication.
Fire extinguisher
ExtintorPortable equipment containing an agent intended to control a fire during its initial stage.
Fire hydrant
Hidrante contra incendiosWater supply point connected to a network for feeding firefighting equipment.
Fire protection
Protección contra incendiosSet of measures and systems intended to limit fire occurrence, spread and consequences.
Fire pump set
Grupo de bombeo contra incendiosAssembly of pumps and controls providing flow and pressure to a firefighting water network.
Fire water tank
Depósito de agua contra incendiosWater reserve intended to supply fire suppression systems when their operation is required.
Fire-resistant cable
Cable resistente al fuegoCable designed to maintain an electrical function for a defined period of fire exposure.
Firebrick
Ladrillo refractarioCeramic unit designed to withstand high temperatures in fireplaces and other heated enclosures.
First-flush diverter
Separador de primera lluviaA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to divert initial runoff carrying dirt from the roof surface.
Fixed door or window frame
CercoFixed frame of a door or window onto which its leaves or sashes are fitted.
Fixed restraint
EmpotramientoConnection restricting rotations and translations according to the assumed support conditions.
Fixed window
Ventana fijaWindow that holds glazing without opening sashes and cannot provide ventilation by opening.
Fixture discharge branch
Ramal de descargaA component of the sanitary installation used to connect a sanitary fixture to the stack or main drain.
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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