Folding door
Puerta plegableDoor that opens with articulated leaves that fold against one another.
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Folding window
Ventana plegableWindow that stacks articulated sashes that fold together to clear the opening.
Footing
ZapataFoundation base distributing loads from a column or wall onto the ground.
Forklift truck
Carretilla elevadoraVehicle that lifts and transports loads with forks mounted on a mast.
Form release agent
DesmoldeanteProduct limiting adhesion between concrete and molds to facilitate their separation.
Formwork
EncofradoTemporary or permanent mold shaping concrete while it is placed and hardens.
Formwork bearer
SopandaHorizontal auxiliary beam supporting formwork and distributing its loads to props or other supports.
Formwork stripping
DesencofradoRemoval of molds once the concrete element has reached the specified conditions.
Foundation
CimentaciónPart of a building transferring its weight to the ground.
Foundation settlement
Asiento de cimentaciónDownward movement of a foundation caused by deformation of the supporting ground.
Foundation tie beam
Viga de atadoBeam connecting foundations to limit relative movement and transfer the specified tying forces.
Four-way reversing valve
Válvula inversora de cuatro víasA component of a climate control installation used to change refrigerant routing to alternate between heating and cooling.
Frame jamb
Jamba de marcoFixed vertical side of a door or window opening.
Free cooling
Enfriamiento gratuitoCooling using favorable outdoor conditions to reduce the work required from the compressor.
Freeze-thaw deterioration
Disgregación por heladasDamage to materials from freezing and thawing of water contained within their pores or cracks.
Fresh concrete
Hormigón frescoConcrete still in a plastic state before setting prevents its placement and shaping.
Friction pile
Pilote flotantePile transferring most of its load through friction or adhesion along its shaft.
Front-end loader
Cargadora frontalLoader that collects and loads materials with a bucket positioned at the front.
Frost heave
Levantamiento por heladasGround uplift caused by ice formation, particularly ice lenses in frost-susceptible soils.
Frosted glass
Vidrio satinadoGlass that diffuses light through a treated surface that reduces direct visibility.
Full-body porcelain tile
Gres porcelánico técnicoUnglazed porcelain tile whose body has consistent composition and appearance through its thickness.
Functional diagram
Esquema funcionalDrawing showing the relationships between uses and spaces without detailing their construction.
Furniture layout
Plano de mobiliarioDrawing showing the locations and dimensions of furniture within rooms.
Fuse
FusibleProtective component whose conductor melts when current exceeds specified operating conditions.
Fuse holder
PortafusiblesSupport housing a fuse and providing its connections within an electrical circuit.
Gable
HastialTriangular or polygonal wall section enclosed between the slopes of a pitched roof.
Gable roof
Cubierta a dos aguasRoof with two sloping surfaces that meet along a raised central ridge.
Galvanized steel pipe
Tubería de acero galvanizadoSteel pipe protected with a zinc coating, common in older installations.
Galvanizing
GalvanizadoZinc coating applied to steel to provide protection against certain corrosion processes.
Gas boiler
Caldera de gasA component of a heating installation used to heat water by burning a gaseous fuel inside the appliance.
Gas burner
Quemador de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to mix fuel and air to produce a controlled flame.
Gas fire suppression
Extinción por gasSystem discharging a gaseous agent to control a fire within a designated space.
Gas meter
Contador de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to measure the volume of gaseous fuel consumed by the installation.
Gas overpressure shutoff valve
Válvula de bloqueo por sobrepresión de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to stop supply when pressure exceeds its protective setting.
Gas pressure regulator
Regulador de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to reduce supply pressure to an intended operating level.
Gas safety solenoid valve
Electroválvula de corte de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to close the fuel supply through an electrical command.
Gas shutoff valve
Llave de corte de gasA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to stop fuel flow through a gas supply pipe.
Gate valve
Válvula de compuertaA component of a water installation that helps to open or close flow with a moving gate.
Geogrid
GeomallaOpen geosynthetic grid providing tensile resistance to reinforce soil masses or fills.
Geotechnical borehole
Sondeo geotécnicoExploratory drilling used to identify strata and recover samples from below ground.
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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