Terminological card №1

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The title of the article is “Timber vs Steel vs Concrete Structures” and article was featured in «Sourceable».

The article “Timber vs Steel vs Concrete Structures” was written by Justin McGar.

Timber, steel and concrete are three of the most common structural materials in the world, and each material has advantages and disadvantages. It this article the author asked industry bodies representing each to argue their case. Below pros and cons of three materials are presented.

TIMBER

Timber has higher structural efficiency as carried load per unit weight compared to reinforced concrete and steel structures. A common stud used in house construction has similar compressive strength to general purpose concrete. Many timbers are either naturally durable or can be easily treated to make very durable. Wood, the raw material of structural timber products, is made from energy from the sun and carbon absorbed from the air (from the carbon dioxide in the air). Half the dry mass of timber is carbon absorbed from the air. Timber used internally provides a healthier environment for occupants as it helps maintain a better relative humidity. The vast majority of structural timber is sourced from sustainably managed forests and plantations.

CONCRETE

Concrete has been used for structures since over 2000 years. Technological improvements and innovations over the centuries have refined its use. Structural concrete today allows engineers and architects to design and achieve striking edifices that are as robust as they can be aesthetic. Advances have also led to the more widespread use of precast concrete, which offers great benefits of cost and speed of construction. Nothing compares with structural concrete for sheer strength and durability when it comes to larger edifices, such as tall buildings and bridges. Part of attraction of concrete is also its versatility. Moreover, concrete can simply assimilate other materials into its design. However, structural concrete is not only used in conjunction with other materials but also incorporates them, for example, with fibre-reinforced concrete.

STEEL

Steelwork in major construction is on the rise as builders become more attuned to the advantages of using the material in easing onsite risks, speeding development for earlier returns and environmental benefits. The US-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently reported the number of composite multi-level projects over 200 metres that typically comprise a steel frame with metal decking, rose 54 per cent worldwide in 2014. The case for steel is argued by three key criteria: speed and efficiency; the reduction of on-site risks; and sustainability and waste reduction.

As you can see, each material can be made compelling cases for.

Updated: 26/2/2015

Glossary

1. Comply- verb: to do what you have to do or asked to do.(исполнять приказ, просьбу)

2. Sustainable- adjective: able to continue without causing any damage to environment.(экологичный)

3. Slab- noun: a thick flat piece of a hard material.(плита)

4. Extension- noun: an extra room or rooms added to a building.(пристройка)

5. Awning- noun: tent or something to keep off the sun or the rain.(навес)

6. Referenced- adjective: supported with written references or citations.(ссылающийся)

7. Timber- noun: wood prepared for use in building.(лесоматериалы)

8. Pipeline- noun: a long pipe, typically underground, for conveying oil, gas, etc., over long distances.(трубопровод)

9. Glulam-noun: a type of structural timber product comprising a number of layers of dimensioned timber bonded together with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesive.(клееный брус)

10. Recycle- verb: convert into reusable material.(перерабатывать)

11. Concrete- noun: a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a stone like mass on hardening.(бетон)

12. Formwork- noun: the structure of boards, bolts, etc., composing a form for poured-concrete construction.(опалубка)

13. Pigment-verb: to color.(красить)

14. Plate- noun: a thin, flat sheet or strip of metal or other material, typically one used to join or strengthen things or forming part of a machine.(пластинка)

15. Precast- adjective: cast (an object or material, typically concrete) in its final shape before positioning.(сборный)

16. Durability- noun: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.(долговечность)

17. Facade- noun: the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.(фасад)

18. Edifice- noun: a building, especially a large, imposing one.(крупное здание)

19. Humidity-the state or quality of being humid.(влажность)

20. Reinforcement- noun: a system of steel bars, strands, wires, or mesh for absorbing the tensile and shearing stresses in concrete work.(армирование)

Terminological card №1

1. Language - English

2. Subject – Civil engineering

3. Sub-subject – Structure materials

4. Term – timber

5. Grammatical characteristics – Noun

6. Definition – Wood prepared for use in building(ru.dictionarist.com/)

7. The term in the context – Timber has no disadvantages, only design challenges (sourceable.net)

8. Compatibility of the term –Timber has

9. Synonyms – Wood

10. Abbreviation -

11. The author of the card – Zhurbin Yulian ISB - 304

12. The date of creation – 25/05/2015

1. Язык – Русский

2. Тема – Гражданское строительство

3. Подтема – Констркуционные материалы

4. Термин – Лесоматериал

5. Грамматические характеристики – Существительное

6. Определение – специально обработанная древесина, используемая в строительстве(ru.dictionarist.com/)

7. Термин в контексте – Важность такой продукции как лесоматериалы трудно переоценить в современном производстве и строительстве. (http://www.stroybm.ru/stroitelnye-materialy-new/lesomaterialy.html)

8. Сочетаемость термина – Пиломатериалы используются

9. Синонимы – Толчок

10. Сокращения –

11. Автор карточки – Журбин Юлиан ИСБ - 304

12. Дата создания – 25/05/2015

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