a substance made up of two or more metals. the combination helps achieve a desired result.

a relatively brittle alloy of iron and carbon that can easily be cast into a mold.

the chemical process of oxidizing a refined metal that can cause damage to structures.

the projecting flat lip or rim that serves to increase the strength of a member.

any wood that is created from deciduous trees. is typically used for framing and detailing due to cost.

wood that has been processed to uniform specific sizes for use in construction.

the descriptor of lumber that is sawn so that the year rings are at a degree of less than 45 at the faces.

the descriptor of lumber that is sawn so that the year rings are at a degree of more than 45 at the faces.

any wood that is created from coniferous trees. is typically used for structure and stability due to workability.

a strong alloy of iron with carbon and typically other elements used as a structural material.

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

the structural member that connects the top and bottom chords in a truss in a triangular fashion.

a tough and malleable form of iron better suited to forging or rolling than casting.

a sturdy piece of squrde timber or metal spanning an opening to support the roof or flooring system above.

braces and arrangements used to keep joists stabilized and distribute loads.

a structural system that provides stability and strength to a building against lateral loads, such as wind loads.

a vertical structural element that transfers weight from the higher levels of a building to its foundation.

the boards that make up the structure of the deck cover, laid atop a timber substructure.

the assembled materials that create a structures shape and support.

a member composed of two or more wood members secured and used to transfer openings such as windows or doorways.

a horizontal structural member that strenghens the floors and ceilings of a building by connecting to the studs in the walls.

a sloping beam that extends from the peak of a roof to the wall plate to support roof weight and shape.

he process of drying timber to remove the moisture contained in walls of the wood cells

a protective layer of board or panel material that covers the framework of a building and provides structural integrity

a cut structural member that supports both treads and risers of a staircase.

a vertical framing component of a wall or partition.

a structural layer of material that sits on top of joists and provides support for the finished floor.

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CT UNIT III VOCAB

Term	Definition
alloy	a substance made up of two or more metals. the combination helps achieve a desired result.
cast iron	a relatively brittle alloy of iron and carbon that can easily be cast into a mold.
corrosion	the chemical process of oxidizing a refined metal that can cause damage to structures.
flange	the projecting flat lip or rim that serves to increase the strength of a member.
hardwood	any wood that is created from deciduous trees. is typically used for framing and detailing due to cost.
lumber	wood that has been processed to uniform specific sizes for use in construction.
plain-sawn	the descriptor of lumber that is sawn so that the year rings are at a degree of less than 45 at the faces.
quartersawn	the descriptor of lumber that is sawn so that the year rings are at a degree of more than 45 at the faces.
softwood	any wood that is created from coniferous trees. is typically used for structure and stability due to workability.
steel	a strong alloy of iron with carbon and typically other elements used as a structural material.
timber	wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
web	the structural member that connects the top and bottom chords in a truss in a triangular fashion.
wood	its wood.
wrought iron	a tough and malleable form of iron better suited to forging or rolling than casting.
beam	a sturdy piece of squrde timber or metal spanning an opening to support the roof or flooring system above.
bridging	braces and arrangements used to keep joists stabilized and distribute loads.
bracing	a structural system that provides stability and strength to a building against lateral loads, such as wind loads.
column	a vertical structural element that transfers weight from the higher levels of a building to its foundation.
decking	the boards that make up the structure of the deck cover, laid atop a timber substructure.
framing	the assembled materials that create a structures shape and support.
header	a member composed of two or more wood members secured and used to transfer openings such as windows or doorways.
joist	a horizontal structural member that strenghens the floors and ceilings of a building by connecting to the studs in the walls.
rafter	a sloping beam that extends from the peak of a roof to the wall plate to support roof weight and shape.
seasoning	he process of drying timber to remove the moisture contained in walls of the wood cells
sheathing	a protective layer of board or panel material that covers the framework of a building and provides structural integrity
stringer	a cut structural member that supports both treads and risers of a staircase.
stud	a vertical framing component of a wall or partition.
subfloor	a structural layer of material that sits on top of joists and provides support for the finished floor.

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