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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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Head joint
Construction; Seismic safety
Vertical mortar joint placed between masonry units in the same wythe.
Hazard level
Construction; Seismic safety
Earthquake shaking demands of specified severity, determined on either a probabilistic or deterministic basis.
Gypsum wallboard or drywall
Construction; Seismic safety
An interior wall surface sheathing material sometimes considered for resisting lateral forces.
Grading rules
Construction; Seismic safety
Systematic and standardised criteria for rating the quality of wood products.
Grade
Construction; Seismic safety
The classification of lumber in regard to strength and utility, in accordance with the grading rules of an approved agency.
Gauge or row spacing
Construction; Seismic safety
The center-to-center distance between fastener rows or gauge lines.
Lumber
Construction; Seismic safety
The product of the sawmill and planing mill, usually not further manufactured other than by sawing, resawing, passing lengthwise through a standard planing machine, crosscutting to length, and ...
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