Water softener
DescalcificadorA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to reduce water hardness through a specific treatment process.
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Water solenoid valve
Electroválvula de aguaA component of a water installation that helps to open or close flow through an electrical signal.
Water table
Nivel freáticoSurface at which groundwater pressure equals atmospheric pressure in an unconfined aquifer.
Water tank insulation
Aislamiento de depósito de aguaLayer reducing heat loss from stored water to the surrounding environment.
Water treatment dosing unit
Dosificador de tratamiento de aguaA component within a technical installation whose purpose is to add controlled quantities of a product to treat water.
Water turbidity
Turbidez del aguaLoss of water clarity caused by particles suspended within the liquid.
Water-cement ratio
Relación agua-cementoRatio of water mass to cement mass, influencing strength, porosity, and workability.
Water-shedding sill
VierteaguasSloping element directing water away from an opening or wall face.
Water-source heat pump energy
HidrotermiaThermal use of water from a natural source through a heat pump.
Water-to-water heat pump
Bomba de calor agua-aguaEquipment exchanging heat between a water source and a separate hydraulic circuit.
Waterproof membrane
Membrana impermeableContinuous flexible layer intended to prevent liquid water from entering the underlying support.
Waterproofing
ImpermeabilizaciónSystem of materials and junctions limiting liquid water passage through the building enclosure.
Waterproofing corner tape
Banda de estanqueidad para esquinasFlexible strip integrated into waterproofing to reinforce junctions between adjoining surface planes.
Waterproofing mortar
Mortero impermeabilizanteMortar formulated to reduce water passage through the mineral surfaces to which it is applied.
Waterproofing pipe collar
Manguito de estanqueidadComponent integrating a pipe penetration into the continuous surface of a waterproofing system.
Waterproofing primer
Imprimación de impermeabilizaciónPreparatory coating improving compatibility and adhesion between the substrate and the waterproofing system.
Waterproofing upstand
Remonte de impermeabilizaciónVertical continuation of waterproofing at parapets, kerbs or other raised roof junction details.
Wear layer
Capa de desgasteSurface layer designed to withstand use and protect the underlying material layers.
Weather compensation
Compensación climática de calefacciónControl adapting heating operation to changes in weather conditions outside the building.
Weatherstrip
BurleteFlexible profile at sash and frame contacts limiting the entry of outside air and water.
Weep hole
Orificio de drenaje de fachadaSmall opening allowing water accumulated within a cavity or profile to drain outside.
Weld bead
Cordón de soldaduraContinuous deposit of weld metal forming part of a welded connection.
Weld throat
Garganta de soldaduraLoad-resisting dimension of a fillet weld used to calculate its force-transfer capacity.
Welded connection
Unión soldadaConnection between metal components formed by welding to transfer specified forces.
Welded reinforcement mesh
Malla electrosoldadaGrid of welded steel bars used as reinforcement.
Wet-bulb temperature
Temperatura de bulbo húmedoTemperature measured with a wetted sensor, reflecting cooling through water evaporation.
White cement
Cemento blancoCement produced from selected raw materials to obtain a light colour.
Wi-Fi access point
Punto de acceso wifiEquipment allowing wireless devices to connect to a local communications network.
Winch
CabrestantePulling drum that pulls a load by winding cable or rope onto a drum.
Wind action
Acción del vientoPressures and suction generated by wind on the surfaces of a structure.
Window drip rail
Vierteaguas de carpinteríaLower window profile directing water outwards.
Window frame
Marco de ventanaFixed window part connected to the enclosure and intended to support sashes or glazing.
Window sash
Hoja de ventanaMovable or fixed window section containing the glass within its own surrounding frame.
Window shutter
ContraventanaProtective leaf covering a window outside or inside to control daylight and environmental exposure.
Window sill
AlféizarLower part of a window opening whose external finish usually assists water drainage.
Window stay
Compás de ventanaArticulated arm that guides or limits the leaf movement as it opens.
Window subframe
PremarcoPreliminary frame fixed in an opening facilitating later connection and positioning of the window frame.
Window trickle vent
Aireador de ventanaAir inlet integrated into a window or opening to provide intended ventilation of the room.
Wire ferrule
Puntera eléctricaSleeve gathering the strands of a flexible conductor at its connection end.
Wire mesh cable tray
Bandeja de rejillaTray made from an open metal mesh supporting installed cable routes.
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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 de fábricas de ladrillo, colocación
- American Cement Association: applications of cement
- ITeC: evaluación técnica de mortero de 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 de yesos de terminación
- Kreidezeit: Tadelakt technical information
- Mapei: adhesive classification and selection
- Forbo: linoleum raw materials
- CTE DB-HS: Salubridad
- CTE DA DB-HE/1: Parámetros de 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 de impermeabilización
- Aliaxis: Akasison siphonic roof drainage systems
- ITeC: Evaluaciones DAU de sistemas de 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 de calor en la rehabilitación energética de edificios
- IDAE — Instalaciones de climatización con equipos autónomos
- IDAE — Instalaciones de climatización por agua
- IDAE — Sistemas de intercambio geotérmico de 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 de selección y uso de EPI
- INSST — Equipos de trabajo y máquinas: Listado de 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 de 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