IP camera
Cámara IPCamera transmitting images and data through network protocols to compatible receiving equipment.
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2,147 terms found
IP protection rating
Grado de protección IPCode describing an enclosure's protection against solid objects and the ingress of water.
Issue log
Registro de incidenciasDocument recording the problems observed and the progress of their resolution.
IT earthing system
Esquema ITSystem with an isolated or impedance-earthed supply and separately earthed exposed conductive parts.
Jamb
JambaVertical side portion of a doorway, window opening or another wall aperture.
Jet grouting
Ground improvement using jets to break up soil and mix it with cement grout.
Jigsaw
Sierra de calarSaw that cuts straight or curved paths with a narrow reciprocating blade.
Joinery clamp
Sargento de carpinteríaJaw clamp holding pieces tightly during fitting or gluing.
Joinery gluing
Encolado de carpinteríaJoining surfaces with adhesive while holding them fitted during curing.
Joinery groove
Ranura de carpinteríaLong channel receiving a panel or tongue.
Joinery joint
Ensamble de carpinteríaJoint connecting pieces through complementary shapes, adhesives or fasteners.
Joint filling
RejuntadoFilling joints between tiles, bricks or other units with a suitable material.
Joint raking
Descarnado de juntasRemoval of deteriorated mortar from joints before renewing the joint filling.
Joint spline
Lengüeta de ensamblajeNarrow strip fitting into opposing grooves in two pieces.
Joint tape
Cinta de juntasReinforcing strip embedded in compound to connect and stabilise joints between boards.
Joint tooling
LlagueadoSurface shaping of mortar joints to establish their final visible profile.
Jointing biscuit
Galleta de ensamblajeOval plate fitted into slots to align two pieces during joining.
Joist
ViguetaSmall beam forming part of certain floor structures and supporting the floor with the other components.
Junction box
Caja de conexionesEnclosure containing and protecting connections between conductors within an electrical installation.
Keystone
Clave de arcoVoussoir at the upper central region of an arch, completing its geometry.
King post
PendolónCentral vertical member in certain roof trusses connecting the ridge region to the tie.
Kitchen extractor hood
Campana extractora de cocinaA component of a ventilation installation used to capture vapors and particles produced above the cooking area.
Kitchen sink
FregaderoA component of the sanitary installation used to wash kitchen utensils and drain away the used water.
KNX
Communication technology integrating compatible sensors and actuators to control functions within a building.
Labour cost
Coste de mano de obraExpense associated with the personnel time needed to carry out work.
Labour productivity
Rendimiento de mano de obraQuantity of work completed per unit of personnel time.
Laminate flooring
Suelo laminadoFlooring with a core and decorative layers protected by a wear-resistant surface layer.
Laminated glass
Vidrio laminadoGlass with several sheets bonded by interlayers that retain fragments during certain types of breakage.
Laminated veneer lumber
Madera microlaminadaProduct made from bonded thin veneers, generally with grain along the principal load-bearing direction.
Lap splice
Solapo de armadurasRegion where two bars overlap to transfer forces between them through the surrounding concrete.
Large-format clay partition block
Ladrillo de gran formatoEnlarged ceramic unit reducing the number of joints in a masonry partition.
Latch bolt
ResbalónBolt that engages by spring action and retracts when the handle is operated.
Latent heat
Calor latenteEnergy exchanged during a change of state without changing the corresponding temperature.
Lateral-torsional buckling
Pandeo lateral por torsiónInstability of a bending beam combining lateral displacement with rotation of its cross-section.
Laundry sink
LavaderoA component of the sanitary installation used to wash clothing or carry out cleaning tasks with water.
Leaf guard
GuardahojasProtective component retaining leaves and debris before they enter the roof drainage system.
Leaf rail
Travesaño de hojaHorizontal member joining the stiles of a leaf's framework.
Leaf stile
Larguero de hojaVertical member of a door or window leaf's framework.
Leakage current
Corriente de fugaCurrent flowing through an unintended path, often associated with the condition of electrical insulation.
LED driver
Driver LEDElectronic equipment adapting and controlling the electrical supply needed by an LED light source.
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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