LED lamp
Lámpara LEDLight source based on emitting diodes, supplied as a bulb or another replaceable format.
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LED module
Módulo LEDAssembly of diodes and associated components integrated as the light source inside a luminaire.
LED strip
Tira LEDFlexible or rigid band with distributed diodes, used to create continuous lighting lines.
LED strip profile
Perfil para tira LEDSupport, usually aluminium, housing an LED strip and helping dissipate its heat.
Legionella in water systems
Legionela en instalaciones de aguaBacterium capable of multiplying in water systems and spreading through water aerosols.
Level
NivelTool or reference used to check horizontal positions and differences in height.
Level datum
Cota de nivelHeight of a point relative to an established reference.
Lever handle
ManillaLever that operates the mechanism through a lever that turns when pressed.
Life-cycle cost
Coste del ciclo de vidaCosts of acquiring, using, maintaining and removing an element.
Lifeline
Línea de vidaLinear anchorage system allowing personal protection to connect while moving along a designated route.
Lift-off hinge
PernioFitting that allows the leaf to be lifted off its pin for removal where its design permits.
Lifting shackle
Grillete de izadoLifting connector that joins lifting components with a metal bow and a pin.
Lifting sling
EslingaFlexible element that connects a load to lifting equipment through flexible elements.
Light flicker
Parpadeo luminosoRepeated variation in a source's brightness, noticeable directly or through its visual effects.
Light sensor
Sensor de luminosidadDevice measuring available light and providing a signal for managing lighting or other equipment.
Light steel framing
Entramado de acero ligeroLoad-bearing system made from connected thin steel sections, usually formed cold.
Light switch
Interruptor de luzAccessory opening or closing a circuit to control lighting through manual operation.
Light-frame construction
Entramado ligeroLoad-bearing system of numerous small-section members, generally connected to structural sheathing panels.
Lighting point
Punto de luzPoint provided for connecting lighting; the quotation should clarify which components it includes.
Lightweight aggregate
Árido ligeroLow-density aggregate used to reduce weight or modify the performance of mixtures.
Lightweight clay block
Bloque de arcilla aligeradaCeramic block with a porous structure and hollow geometry that reduce density.
Lightweight concrete
Hormigón ligeroConcrete with reduced density through lightweight aggregates, pores, or other mixture characteristics.
Lightweight facade
Fachada ligeraLow-weight external enclosure transferring its own loads to the building’s main supporting structure.
Lime
CalBinder used in certain mortars and coverings; its properties depend on the lime type.
Lime mortar
Mortero de calMortar whose main binder is air lime or hydraulic lime, depending on formulation.
Lime putty
Pasta de calThick suspension of slaked lime in water used in mortars and finishes.
Lime stucco
Estuco de calDecorative finish of lime and fine fillers that can be smoothed or polished.
Limescale
Incrustación calcáreaMineral deposit attached to pipes or equipment that impairs their operation.
Limestone
CalizaSedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, used for building units and cladding.
Limewash
Pintura a la calPigmented or white coating with lime as its main binder, hardening through carbonation.
Linear drainage channel
Canal de drenaje linealElongated surface collection component conveying water towards outlets connected to the drainage system.
Linear metre
Metro linealLength of one metre regardless of width or thickness.
Linear thermal bridge
Puente térmico linealThermal bridge extending along a junction, edge or connection between building enclosure elements.
Linear thermal transmittance
Transmitancia térmica linealCoefficient quantifying additional heat flow per unit length associated with a linear thermal bridge.
Linoleum
LinóleoFloor covering made from oxidised linseed oil, resins, fillers and other constituents.
Lintel
DintelMember above a door or window supporting the wall portion above it.
Liquefied petroleum gas
Gas licuado del petróleoFamily of fuels, mainly propane and butane, stored liquefied under pressure.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Impermeabilización líquidaSystem applied in liquid form that cures into a continuous membrane over the support.
Load eccentricity
Excentricidad de cargaDistance between a force's line of action and the reference point or axis.
Load-bearing brick
Ladrillo estructuralCeramic masonry unit whose characteristics allow its intended use in load-bearing walls.
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Technical references consulted
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- 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