Each concrete system will be distinct and will operate in a particular application context. The cpre glossary is an important connecting element among the three cpre levels and is consistently used in all of them. Dictionary of construction terminology complete design, inc. Person who is licensed to practice engineering as defined by the legal requirements of the jurisdiction in which the building is to be constructed and who supervises the. Camber an upward vertical displacement built into a truss bottom chord to. I was using classic word and excel glossaries and occasionally the spotlight search function on my mac, which works pretty much like an indexing software solution on a pc as far as i know dedicated indexing solutions are lacking for mac, the same goes for affordable glossary. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. The trusses also prevented the tower from twisting or collapsing.
Terms to be familiar with for an engineering class glossary off of learnmate learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Axial force a push compression or pull tension acting along the length of a member. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Abrasion is the process of scuffing, scratching, wearing down, marring. Trusses can be designed to have support right under the top chord. Abstraction 1 the level of technical detail of some representation of software. Software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification, requirements and technical concepts for aviation rtca sc167. This ieee standards product is part of the family on software engineering. A truss comprising of two or more individual trusses fixed together and designed to carry exceptional loads, such as those imparted by other trusses. A absolute electrode potential in electrochemistry, according to an iupac definition, is the electrode potential of a metal measured with respect to a universal reference system without any additional metalsolution interface. If you require any further clarification or if a term is not listed here, please contact us. Modeldriven engineering is a software engineering approach that promotes the use of models and transformations as primary artifacts throughout the software development process.
Glossary of reengineering terms concrete system a concrete system implements the behaviour of one or more abstract systems. An alkane, or paraffin a historical name that also has other meanings, is an acyclic saturated hydrocarbon. Ieee std 7291993 ieee software engineering standard 7291993. International truss systems is a full system supplier to the prefabricated timber truss industry and works through a network of licensed truss manufacturers, providing punched metal connector plates, sundry components and timber engineering software. Truss terminology technical terms used in the truss industry may not be familiar. Truss a prebuilt structural member capable of supporting a load over a given span. Our general truss glossary offers definitions of various terminology used when talking about truss products.
It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. Figure 5 contains two examples of computer generated roof trusses. Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving. Axial stress the axial force acting at a point along the length of a member, divided by the crosssectional area of the member. Scarf cut for pitched trusses only the sloping cut of upper portion of the bottom chord at the heel joint. This glossary of structural engineering terms pertains specifically to structural engineering and its subdisciplines. A condition where both the top and bottom chords extend beyond a support structure with no bearing at. The goal is to establish standardized, highquality instruction and continuing training in requirements engineering, thereby improving the practice of requirements engineering. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology. The truss profile, span, heel height, overall height, overhang and web configuration depend on the specific design conditions and will vary by application. The discipline of controls overlaps and is usually taught along with electrical engineering at many institutions around the world.
Adiabatic walls dont allow any exchange of heat with the surroundings adiabatic transformation. Up to a constant, can be obtained from the amount of work needed for an adiabatic transformation from an initial state to a final state, using. Glossary of terms used timber hawes ing engineering. Roofing and timber truss related glossary lcp roofing. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ieee std 61 0. This document is intended to serve as a glossary of terminology applicable to software development and computerized systems in fda regulated industries. A structural support, usually a beam or wall that is designed by the building designer to carry the truss reaction loads to the foundation. Feel free to contact our sales experts for any additional questions. A measure of the fraction of light reflected from an astronomical body or other object. This standard identifies terms currently in use in the field of software engineering. What are the best software packages for glossary making.
A glossary to explain some of the terms used within our industry and associated with our products from gte genesis timber engineering, gloucester. Class m soil in australia is a classification that indicates a soil is m oderately responsive to changes in soil moisture conditions the soil reactivity classification system is defined in australian standard as2870. Plumb cut top chord cut to provide for vertical plumb installation of fascia. Upward curvature built into a truss bottom chord to compensate for deflection due to loading conditions. Page 4 certified professional for requirements engineering glossary 14 z table of contents credits. As the water content increases, the strength of concrete decreases. Some terms are preferred to other synonymous ones, in which case, the definition of the preferred term appears, with the synonymous ones.
Terms to be familiar with for an engineering class glossary off of learnmate. A boring made by a churn drill by means of which samples of the material penetrated, in granular form, are washed to the surface by a flow of water. Structural engineering terminology structural engineers. Scope this document presents concepts, terms and definitions related to business and system analysis. Page 5 glossary of re engineering terms concrete system a concrete system implements the behaviour of one or more abstract systems.
In ieee standards software engineering, 1999 edition, volume one. Trusses definition of trusses by the free dictionary. A swing span in which the live load, or a portion thereof, is carried by wedges under the chords of the trusses. A flat disc or plate, having a central hole, placed under the head or the nut at the end of a bolt, in order to distribute the pressure over the. It updates ieee std 7291983, ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ansi.
We hope you find this helpful in exploring our wide selection of display truss. It collects the existing knowledge on requirements engineering terminology and defines the core terminology carefully and consistently. The glossary presented in this document has been endorsed by ireb as the standard glossary of terms for the cpre. Hi, until recently, i was a very basic user of glossary making software see my reply above. This dictionaryglossary of engineering terms has been compiled to compliment the work developed as part of the multidisciplinary design project mdp, which is a programme to develop teaching material and kits. Its goal is to tackle the problem of developing, maintaining and evolving complex software systems by raising the level of abstraction from source code to models. Hanger a metal component that is designed to provide a connection between a truss or other component and its support to benefit the structure. Every effort has been made to use definitipns from established standards in this dictionary. This glossary is an update and expansion of ieee std 7291983, ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ansi l3i. The new ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms, ieee std. The cpre glossary is available in english and chinese mandarin.
When existing standards were found to be incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with other entries. The purpose of this document is to provide standardized glossary to be used by it professionals in involved business analysis and requirement engineering to ensure common understanding of basic terms and activities. Sirois foreword the terminology used in forest engineering and har vesting has evolved over many years, beginning with the early lumberjacks who cut trees for homes and industry. Engineering toolbox resources, tools and basic information for engineering and design of technical applications. Lesson summary we have seen over this lesson that the truss is a versatile design that. Cpre glossary international requirements engineering board. All information about the international requirements engineering board ireb e. The cantilever dimension is measured from the outside face of the support to the heel joint. Materials science and engineeringglossary of terms. Standard glossary of software engineering terminology. Truss terms the terms below are typically used to describe the various parts of a metal plate connected wood truss. Construction glossary of building terms abutment that part of a pier or wall either end of an arch, beam, or bridge which resists the pressure of a load. Aligned to the most recent edition of the book requirements engineering fundamentals, the cpre glossary aims to collect existing knowledge on requirements engineering terminology and define core terminology carefully and consistently.
The soil reactivity classification system is defined in australian standard as2870. Abrams law also called abrams watercement ratio law is a concept in civil engineering. Hanger a metal component that is designed to provide a connection between a truss or other component and. In other words, an alkane consists of hydrogen and carbon. Small timber members spanning over trusses to support tiles, slates, etc. Provides fabricators with application software,design expertise and fabrication. Truss terminology the terms below are typically used to describe the various parts of a metal plate connected wood truss. Glossary of computer system software development terminology. It will facilitate consistency in describing the requirements of the law and regulations applicable to such products and systems.
Engineers use engineering notation a subset of scientific notation to avoid using fractions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Slope pitch the units of horizontal run, in one unit of. Access door door which allows access to concealed space or equipment. Construction glossary of building terms residential reports. It is the organisational structure of a software system including components, connections, constraints, and rationale. Cantilever that structural portion of a truss which extends beyond the. Two basic types of trusses the pitched or common truss is characterized by its triangular shape. Ireb syllabi are complemented by this glossary of requirements engineering terminology and by other, supplementary materials. Class m soil class m soil in australia is a classification that indicates a soil is moderately responsive to changes in soil moisture conditions. Absolute pressure is zeroreferenced against a perfect vacuum, using an absolute scale, so it is equal to gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. I was using classic word and excel glossaries and occasionally the spotlight search function on my mac, which works pretty much like an indexing software solution on a pc as far as i know dedicated indexing solutions are lacking for mac, the same goes for affordable glossary software that works. A truss consists of one or more triangles in its construction. Please see glossary of engineering for a broad overview of the major concepts of engineering.
The architecture of a software system is the structural and behavioural framework on which all other aspects of the system depend. Standard glossary of terms used in software engineering iqbba. Cantilever that structural portion of a truss which extends beyond the support bearing. A typical concrete system will consist of hardware and executable code, and is what users actually use.
Sometimes the bearing sits between the top and bottom chord of the truss, and a midheight bearing the 2x6 vertical shown in the image below will be used. Dimensional lumber used as trim board applied to ends of overhang. Standard glossary of terms used in software engineering. Medicine a supportive device, usually a pad with a belt, worn to prevent enlargement of a hernia or the return of a reduced hernia. It is fixed to ends of battens, purlins or verge rafters. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. A hole in a wall for draining the water that tends to accumulate at the back. An explanation of some of the terms cornell engineers use in structural engineering. Internet terms hardware terms software terms technical terms file formats bits and bytes tech acronyms. Attic trussroomintheroof a truss which forms the top storey of a dwelling but. Structural composite lumber scl composite of wood veneer sheets, elements, or wood strand elements, joined with an adhesive with wood fibers primarily oriented along the length of the member.
Slight vertical cut on the outside edge of truss bottom chord to make sure uniform nominal span. The glossary of software engineering laboratory sel terms presents a comprehensive collection of frequently used software engineering terms and expressions. Its objectives are to provide a reference for clarifying the language of sel documents and data collection forms establish standard definitions for use by sel personnel. It is traditionally defined as the area of one chain by one furlong 66 by 660 feet, which is exactly equal to 10 square chains, 1. Abutment refers to the substructure at the ends of a bridge span or dam whereon the structures superstructure rests or contacts acre is a unit of land area used in the imperial and us customary systems. It is composed of independent experts who all have a strong background in requirements engineering, covering a wide area of. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Flat truss a truss which has the top chord parallel to the bottom chord over the entire length of the truss. The live and dead loads which a truss is designed to support. Sizing, shape and topology design optimization of trusses using genetic algorithms.
Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology abstract. A horizontal member that establishes the lower edge of a truss, usually carrying combined tension and bending stresses. The english document includes in addition to the definition of terms in english. Standard definitions for those terms are established. Examples are wood or steel roof trusses, floor trusses, floor panels, wall panels, ijoists, or engineered beams and headers. Control engineering or control systems engineering is an engineering discipline that applies automatic control theory to design systems with desired behaviors in control environments.
Civil engineering works works comprising a structure other than a building and its associated site works such as a dam, bridge, road. Sans 10243 is the standard covering the manufacture and erection of timber trusses. Some common trusses are named according to their web con. A glossary of roofing and timber truss related terms and termanolgy to help you with your buiuld. The profession of designing machinery, processes, and systems for use in agriculture.
Glossary of electrical engineering terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Glossary of terms used in timber harvesting and forest engineering bryce j. If the bearing is below the truss bottom chord, the end vertical of the truss can extend down to sit on the bearing. On many other occasions my concept definitions have been created by me in order to fit in with the larger scheme of things especially my tendency to insist on. Structural engineering terminology an explanation of some of the terms cornell engineers use in structural engineering. A pipe embedded in the masonry to carry off quickly the water from the top or back of a pier or abutment. The law states the strength of a concrete mix is inversely related to the mass ratio of water to cement. A software layer that allows a system to be programmed via a defined set of commands.