Technical Dictionary

U-Value         Thermal Transmission; the measurement of the heat loss per square metre from indoors to outdoors for various types of glass or glazing when the difference between the temperature of the air on two sides is one degree. (Refer R-Values). UNO  Acronym for Unless Noted Otherwise. Unacceptable … [Read more...] about U – Technical Dictionary

X-Reference An external drawing attached to another drawing, which is read transparently without altering its contents.   Xypex Xypex is a non-toxic, chemical treatment & additive for the waterproofing, durability enhancement, repair and protection of concrete from a range of aggressive mediums.   Xystus  1. Tree-lined walk  2. A Greek … [Read more...] about X – Technical Dictionary

Yard   Yard (abbreviation: yd) is a unit of length in several different systems including United States customary units, Imperial units and the former English units. It is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. Under an agreement in 1959 between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, the yard (known as the "international … [Read more...] about Y – Technical Dictionary

Zero   The American expression for the English language word “Nought”. Ziggurat         A stepped tower or pyramid of ancient Mesopotamia. Zinc Coated   Steel that is either electrolytic coated with zinc. Zincalume      Steel sheeting protected against corrosion by … [Read more...] about Z – Technical Dictionary

R-Value                                                      The thermal resistance (m2.K/W) of a component … [Read more...] about R – Technical Dictionary

Quadrangle    A plane figure with four angles (and therefore four sides); an object or space of that form; a court or open space, usually rectangular, enclosed by a building (such as a college); a block of buildings containing a quadrangle. Quality Assurance      Procedures for guarding against defects and deficiencies before … [Read more...] about Q – Technical Dictionary