Pressuremeter test
Ensayo presiométricoBorehole test expanding a probe to relate applied pressure to ground deformation.
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Prestress losses
Pérdidas de pretensadoReductions in initial prestressing force from effects including friction, deformation, shrinkage, creep, and relaxation.
Prestressed concrete
Hormigón pretensadoConcrete given initial compression to reduce tensile stresses or improve its behavior under loads.
Prestressing duct
Vaina de pretensadoDuct housing tendons and defining their path within a post-tensioned member.
Prestressing duct grouting
Inyección de vainasFilling tendon ducts with specified material to protect tendons and, where applicable, provide bond.
Prestressing tendon
Tendón de pretensadoAssembly of wires, strands, or bars introducing prestressing force into a structure.
Pretensioning
PretesadoPrestressing in which tendons are tensioned before casting and transfer force mainly through bond.
Preventive maintenance
Mantenimiento preventivoPerforming scheduled inspections and care before failures appear.
Price adjustment
Revisión de preciosUpdating of amounts using the method agreed in the contract.
Primary drainage vent
Ventilación primaria de saneamientoStack extension to outdoor air helping balance pressures inside the drainage system.
Primary energy
Energía primariaEnergy counted before conversion and transport, used to assess the origin of a building’s energy supply.
Primary heating circuit
Circuito primario de calefacciónCircuit associated with the heat generator, supplying heat to other distribution circuits.
Primer
ImprimaciónPreparatory layer improving surface adhesion or the performance of the subsequent finish.
Proctor compaction test
Ensayo ProctorTest relating water content to dry density achieved using a specified compaction energy.
Profiled metal sheet
Chapa perfiladaMetal sheet with longitudinal folds providing stiffness for use as an external covering.
Project description
Memoria descriptivaDocument recording the general building characteristics and intended uses.
Projecting masonry tooth
EndejaProjecting unit at a masonry end intended to bond with adjoining work.
Prop
PuntalTemporary support used to hold elements during a construction phase.
Propane
PropanoFuel gas liquefiable under pressure, used for heating and other thermal appliances.
Proposed layout plan
Plano reformadoDrawing showing the proposed configuration after the refurbishment works.
Protective conductor
Conductor de protecciónConductor serving electrical safety functions, including connecting exposed conductive parts to the earthing system.
Protective device selectivity
Selectividad de proteccionesCoordination aiming for the protection nearest a fault to operate, limiting interruptions elsewhere.
Protective geotextile
Geotextil de protecciónWoven or nonwoven fabric protecting waterproofing from contact with upper layers or applied loads.
Protective gloves
Guantes de protecciónEquipment protecting hands against selected hazards, with materials and performance suited to its purpose.
Provisional sum
Suma provisionalAllowance for work whose scope has not yet been defined.
Proximity reader
Lector de proximidadEquipment recognising a nearby card or token and transmitting its identity to the access system.
Pumping sump
Pozo de bombeoA component of the sanitary installation used to collect water in a chamber from which pumps discharge it.
Punching shear
PunzonamientoLocalized shear action or failure around a concentrated load or support in a slab.
Purchase order
Pedido de compraDocument recording the requested products, quantities, terms and supply references.
Putlog hole
MechinalOpening left in a wall for scaffold supports or other inserted members.
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride: plastic used, among other applications, for pipes and profiles.
PVC membrane
Lámina PVCThermoplastic polyvinyl chloride membrane used to form a continuous waterproof layer in construction.
q50
Air leakage flow at fifty pascals divided by the tested building’s envelope surface area.
Quartzite
CuarcitaQuartz-rich metamorphic rock, generally compact and used for flooring and stone cladding.
Quicklime
Cal vivaCalcium oxide obtained through calcination, used as the precursor of slaked lime.
Rack cabinet
Armario rackCabinet with standardised supports housing network equipment, panels and associated cabling accessories.
Radiant ceiling
Techo radianteSystem exchanging heat with a room through an overhead emitting surface.
Radiant heating panel
Panel radiante de calefacciónA component of a heating installation used to emit heat from a broad surface towards people and objects.
Radiant wall heating
Pared radianteHeating system with heat-emitting elements integrated into a vertical wall surface.
Radiator
RadiadorA component of a heating installation used to release to the room heat received from water or electricity.
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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