Test report
Informe de ensayoDocument recording the procedure, results and identification of tested samples.
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Textured spatter paint
GoteléPaint finish with small droplets or raised spots distributed across the surface.
Thermal break
Rotura de puente térmicoSeparation using a less conductive material to reduce heat flow between parts of a profile.
Thermal bridge
Puente térmicoArea of the envelope through which heat passes more easily than through nearby areas.
Thermal conductivity
Conductividad térmicaMaterial property indicating its ability to conduct heat under an applied temperature gradient.
Thermal damping
Amortiguación térmicaReduction in the amplitude of temperature oscillations as they pass through a building element.
Thermal diffusivity
Difusividad térmicaRatio of conductivity to volumetric heat capacity describing how quickly temperature changes propagate.
Thermal envelope
Envolvente térmicaAssembly of elements separating conditioned spaces from the outdoors or other unconditioned spaces.
Thermal imaging camera
Cámara termográficaEquipment converting infrared radiation into images for observing temperature differences across surfaces.
Thermal inertia
Inercia térmicaAbility of a building or element to store heat and moderate temperature changes over time.
Thermal insulating mortar
Mortero termoaislanteMortar containing components that reduce conductivity and contribute to insulation of the coated surface.
Thermal insulation
Aislamiento térmicoMaterials or measures that reduce the passage of heat between different spaces.
Thermal load
Carga térmicaRate of heat addition or removal required to maintain internal conditions at a particular time.
Thermal mass
Masa térmicaBuilding materials storing thermal energy and exchanging it with the surrounding room environment.
Thermal output
Potencia térmicaAmount of heat a device delivers or removes per unit of time.
Thermal overload relay
Relé térmicoProtection responding to heating associated with overload, frequently used together with contactors.
Thermal resistance
Resistencia térmicaResistance of a layer to heat flow, depending on its thickness and thermal conductivity.
Thermal time lag
Desfase térmicoTime delay between an outdoor temperature variation and its effect through an enclosure.
Thermal transmittance
Transmitancia térmicaMeasure of heat passing through an enclosure. A lower value indicates greater insulation capacity.
Thermography
TermografíaObservation of infrared radiation to depict surface temperatures and help identify enclosure thermal differences.
Thermosiphon
TermosifónNatural circulation caused by density differences between regions at different temperatures.
Thermostat
TermostatoDevice controlling temperature and regulating the operation of a climate control system.
Thermostatic mixer tap
Grifería termostáticaA component of the sanitary installation used to maintain mixed water temperature despite changes in the supply.
Thermostatic radiator valve
Válvula termostática de radiadorA component of a heating installation used to change radiator water flow according to the temperature sensed.
Thermostatic valve head
Cabezal termostáticoA component of a heating installation used to operate the radiator valve according to room temperature and setpoint.
Thermowell
Vaina termométricaA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to protect a sensor while allowing temperature measurement without direct fluid contact.
Thickness
EspesorDistance between the two main faces of a layer or piece.
Thickness planing
RegruesadoAdjusting thickness by machining parallel to a reference face.
Thin clay tile
RasillaThin ceramic brick used in decking, vaults and other masonry work.
Thin-bed mortar
Mortero de junta delgadaMortar formulated to join accurately dimensioned units using joints of reduced thickness.
Thinner
DiluyenteCompatible liquid modifying the viscosity of paint or another applied coating product.
Thixotropy
TixotropíaBehaviour where material viscosity decreases during agitation and recovers when left at rest.
Three-phase supply
Suministro trifásicoElectrical supply with three phases, allowing loads to be distributed and powerful equipment supplied.
Three-way valve
Válvula de tres víasA component of a heating installation used to mix or divert water between three connections according to its design.
Tile adjustment time
Tiempo de ajuste de baldosaPeriod allowing correction of a tile's position without losing the intended adhesive bond.
Tile calibre
Calibre de baldosaDimensional grouping identifying tiles with compatible actual sizes within one product series.
Tile cutter
Cortadora de baldosasCutting tool that sizes ceramic tiles by scoring and snapping or disc cutting.
Tile frost resistance
Resistencia a la helada de baldosaAbility of a tile to withstand specified freezing and thawing cycles without relevant damage.
Tile grout
Material de rejuntado cerámicoProduct formulated to fill joints between tiles and provide the intended finish.
Tile installation joint
Junta de colocación cerámicaGap between adjacent tiles intended to receive the specified tile grout material.
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Definitions written in plain language using technical reference documentation.
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- Fundación MUSAAT · Zuncho
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- CTE: Documento Básico SE-A Acero
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-F Fábrica
- CTE: Documento Básico SE-M Madera
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- 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
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- CTE: Documento Básico SE-AE Acciones en la edificación
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- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Welding
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Steel construction products
- Steel Construction Institute / BCSA: Simple connections
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- USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Wood composite materials
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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