Radiator lockshield valve
Detentor de radiadorA component of a heating installation used to regulate or close water flow at the radiator return connection.
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Raft foundation
Losa de cimentaciónReinforced concrete slab distributing building loads over a broad area of ground.
Rafter
Cabio de cubiertaInclined member supporting portions of a roof and transferring loads to purlins or other supports.
Rain garden
Jardín de lluviaPlanted depression designed to receive runoff and support retention, filtration or infiltration depending on ground conditions.
Rainfall intensity
Intensidad pluviométricaAmount of precipitation per unit of time used to describe a rainfall event.
Rainwater collector pipe
Colector pluvialPipe gathering rainwater flows from several roof drains or rainwater downpipes.
Rainwater downpipe
Bajante pluvialA component of the sanitary installation used to carry collected rooftop rainfall vertically down the building.
Rainwater flow rate
Caudal pluvialVolume of rainwater passing through a drainage section per unit of time.
Rainwater storage tank
Depósito de agua pluvialA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to store collected rainfall for uses compatible with its water quality.
Rammed earth
TapialTechnique forming walls by compacting damp earth within temporary formwork panels.
Rate-of-rise heat detector
Detector termovelocimétricoHeat detector responding when the rate of temperature increase exceeds a defined threshold.
RCBO
Interruptor combinado magnetotérmico diferencialDevice combining overcurrent protection and residual current detection in a single unit.
RCD tester
Comprobador de diferencialesInstrument evaluating the operation of residual current devices using controlled test currents.
Reaction resin adhesive
Adhesivo de resinas reactivasAdhesive hardening through chemical reaction of its components and classified as type R.
Reaction to fire
Reacción al fuegoBehaviour of a product exposed to fire, considering its contribution to fire development.
Reactive power
Potencia reactivaAlternating-current power component associated with energy exchanged through electric or magnetic fields.
Rebar coupler
Manguito de empalmeMechanical connector joining two reinforcing bars and transferring forces between them.
Rebate
GalceLongitudinal recess receiving a component or glass pane.
Rebated reveal
MochetaProjecting step beside an opening forming the junction with a window or door frame.
Rebound hammer
EsclerómetroInstrument measuring rebound from a concrete surface as an indirect indicator of its characteristics.
Recess
CajeadoLocalised opening of defined shape intended to receive a building component.
Recessed joint
Junta rehundidaMortar joint set back from the exposed faces of the masonry units.
Recessed luminaire
Luminaria empotradaLuminaire partly integrated into a ceiling, wall or floor through a planned opening.
Reciprocating saw
Sierra sableSaw that cuts with a long blade moving rapidly backwards and forwards.
Recirculated air
Aire recirculadoPart of indoor air reused after passing through the air treatment equipment.
Reclaimed water network
Red de agua regeneradaPipes distributing treated water for uses other than drinking water consumption.
Recoating interval
Intervalo de repintadoSpecified time between coats allowing adhesion and proper development of the paint system.
Reconstituted veneer
Chapa reconstituidaVeneer made from dyed, bonded and sliced wood sheets to create a uniform pattern.
Rectified tile
Baldosa rectificadaTile whose edges are machined after firing to adjust dimensions and squareness.
Recycled aggregate
Árido recicladoAggregate obtained by processing mineral construction waste or other suitable waste sources.
Reduced adhesive slip
Deslizamiento reducido de adhesivoProperty limiting downward movement of a tile after placement on a vertical surface.
Reflected ceiling plan
Plano de techosDrawing showing the ceiling arrangement reflected onto the floor plan.
Reflective insulation
Aislamiento reflectivoSystem with low-emissivity surfaces whose thermal contribution depends on air gaps and installation conditions.
Reflective roof
Cubierta reflectanteRoof with a surface reflecting a substantial part of solar radiation and limiting outdoor surface heating.
Refractory mortar
Mortero refractarioMortar formulated to retain its performance in joints exposed to high temperatures.
Refrigerant
RefrigeranteFluid carrying heat within a refrigeration circuit through changes in its physical state.
Refrigerant charge
Carga de refrigeranteQuantity of refrigerant fluid contained within the refrigeration circuit of an appliance.
Refrigerant liquid line
Línea de líquido frigoríficaA component of a climate control installation used to carry liquid refrigerant from the condenser towards the expansion device.
Refrigerant subcooling
Subenfriamiento frigoríficoDifference between saturation temperature and liquid temperature at the same operating pressure.
Refrigerant suction line
Línea de aspiración frigoríficaA component of a climate control installation used to carry gaseous refrigerant from the evaporator towards the compressor.
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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