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The document provides definitions and explanations of various construction-related terms starting with the letter 'S', such as 'Sagging B.M', 'Sal Wood', and 'Scaffolding'. It also includes information on construction processes like 'Sieve analysis' and 'Shuttering', as well as concepts like 'Stress' and 'Stiffness'. Additionally, it mentions tools and methods for construction management, including unit conversion and preparing a Bill of Quantity.

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Important

The document provides definitions and explanations of various construction-related terms starting with the letter 'S', such as 'Sagging B.M', 'Sal Wood', and 'Scaffolding'. It also includes information on construction processes like 'Sieve analysis' and 'Shuttering', as well as concepts like 'Stress' and 'Stiffness'. Additionally, it mentions tools and methods for construction management, including unit conversion and preparing a Bill of Quantity.

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CONSTRUCTION

Dictionary
‘S’
7 S For

S Sagging B.M

Bending moment ina member which creates tension at


bottom . Also called positive bending moment
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S Sal Wood

Sal wood is about 30% heavier , 50% harder and 20%


stronger than teak . It is naturally durable. It is a rough
constructional wood and used for beams , rafters ,
sleepers , piles , flooring , door frames , etc.
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S Sand

The fine granular material resulting form the natural


disintegration of rock , or form the crushing of sand
stone.
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S Scaffolding

A temporary structure for gaining access to higher levels


of the permanent structure during construction.
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S Segregation

The separating out of particles of different sizes in a


concrete mix . The heavier aggregates settles at the
bottom . The strength of the concrete is adversely
affected by segregation of particles.
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S Seismic zones

The country is divided into five seismic zones in the


ascending order of magnitude.
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Setting time of
S cement
The time required for specimen of concrete , mortar or
cement paste , prepared and tested under standardized
conditions to attain a specified degree of rigidity.
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Short and Slender


S column
A compressive member may be considered as short
when the slenderness ratio is less trhan 12.
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S Shuttering

When formwork is done on the vertical faces of the


structure like wall , beam sides , columns, etc
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S Sieve analysis

The determination of the particle size of a granular


material by means of a series of standard sieves.
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S sill

The bottom of door or a window opening . Sill is so


dressed that it prevents the entry of water to the interior
of builing
K For
K For
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S Skirting

A finishing member along perimeter of a wall or other


vertical surface where it meets the floor.
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S Slump cone

A mold in the form of the lateral surface of the frustrum


of a cone with a base dia of 200mm , top dia 100 mm
and a height 300mm , used to determine the workability
of freshly mixed concrete.
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S Soffit

The lower horizontal surface of anything the under face


of an arch where its thickness is seen , the under face of
lintel in a door opening
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S Stiffness

Is the ability of a material to resist deformation . It is a


measure of the modulus of elasticity , the higher the
modulus the stiffer the material.
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S Stress

Is the internal resistance to an external force or load


applied. A unit stress is the stress produced per unit
area. The three basic stresses are tension, compression
and shear.

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