Point cloud
Nube de puntosSet of points with spatial coordinates representing measured surfaces, usually obtained through scanning or photogrammetry.
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Point thermal bridge
Puente térmico puntualThermal bridge localised at one point, such as a fixing penetrating the insulation layer.
Point thermal transmittance
Transmitancia térmica puntualCoefficient quantifying the additional heat flow associated with a localised point thermal bridge.
Poisson's ratio
Coeficiente de PoissonRatio characterizing transverse and longitudinal strains under axial loading within the elastic range.
Polished stone finish
Pulido de piedraFine-abrasion finish producing a smooth stone surface with a noticeable reflective sheen.
Polyethylene pipe
Tubería de polietilenoPlastic pipe commonly used for buried water supply because of flexibility.
Polypropylene pipe
Tubería de polipropilenoPlastic pipe used in water networks, commonly joined by heat fusion.
Polyurethane
PoliuretanoMaterial that can be used as thermal insulation in foam or board form.
Polyurethane adhesive
Adhesivo de poliuretanoPolyurethane-based adhesive available in formulations containing one component or several reacting components.
Polyurethane coating
Pintura de poliuretanoCoating based on polyurethane resins, used as a resistant finish for specified exposure conditions.
Polyurethane membrane
Membrana de poliuretanoWaterproof polyurethane resin layer able to accommodate complex shapes and building junction details.
Polyurethane sealant
Sellador de poliuretanoElastic polyurethane-based sealant accommodating movement within the limits of its declared performance.
Porcelain tile
Gres porcelánicoDense ceramic material with low water absorption, used for floor and wall coverings.
Porch
PorcheSpace that shelters an external space with a roof beside an entrance or facade.
Pore pressure
Presión intersticialPressure of fluid within soil pores, influencing the soil's effective stress and strength.
Porous drainage pavement
Pavimento drenantePavement with a porous structure facilitating water movement within its composition and towards drainage outlets.
Portland cement
Cemento PortlandCement based mainly on Portland clinker and components that regulate its setting.
Post-tensioning
PostesadoPrestressing in which tendons are tensioned after the concrete reaches the specified conditions.
Pot life
Vida útil de mezclaTime during which a prepared mixture retains conditions suitable for its intended application.
Potable water expansion vessel
Vaso de expansión sanitarioA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to absorb expansion of drinking water as its temperature rises.
Powder extinguisher
Extintor de polvoExtinguisher discharging a formulated powder intended to act on specified types of combustion.
Power factor
Factor de potenciaRatio of active to apparent power describing utilisation of an alternating-current supply.
Power optimiser
Optimizador de potenciaDevice adjusting a module's electrical operation to improve its contribution to the overall array.
Power over Ethernet
Alimentación por EthernetTechnology supplying electricity to compatible equipment through the same cable used for data.
Power quality analyser
Analizador de redes eléctricasInstrument recording electrical quantities and supply quality to investigate an installation's behaviour.
Power supply unit
Fuente de alimentaciónEquipment adapting available electricity to the voltage and current required by another device.
Pozzolan
PuzolanaSiliceous or aluminosiliceous material reacting with calcium hydroxide in the presence of water.
PPE
EPIPersonal protective equipment, such as a helmet, gloves or eye protection, suited to each task.
Pre-action sprinkler system
Sistema de preacciónSprinkler system in which prior fire detection controls water admission into the pipes.
Pre-compressed sealing tape
Cinta precomprimidaCompressed foam strip expanding within a joint to contribute to sealing the connection.
Precast concrete
Hormigón prefabricadoConcrete cast and hardened before the element is moved to its final position.
Precast facade
Fachada prefabricadaFacade formed from factory-made elements assembled on the building through designed connection details.
Prefabricated structure
Estructura prefabricadaStructure assembled from previously manufactured members connected to act according to the intended design.
Prefabricated vertical drain
Dren vertical prefabricadoPermeable element in soft soil shortening drainage paths to accelerate consolidation.
Preliminary design
AnteproyectoDocument recording an initial proposal for layout, dimensions and design solutions.
Preloaded bolt
Tornillo pretensadoBolt given controlled initial tension to clamp the connected components together.
Presence sensor
Sensor de presenciaDevice detecting occupancy in an area and allowing lighting or other functions to adjust.
Press-fit pipe connection
Unión prensada de tuberíaConnection sealed by mechanically deforming a fitting around the inserted pipe.
Pressure boosting set
Grupo de presiónAssembly of pumps and controls maintaining pressure in the water supply.
Pressure reducing valve
Válvula reductora de presiónA component of a water installation that helps to reduce and stabilize water pressure downstream.
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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