Construction Technology Terminology

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Types of structures in the built environment

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Includes domestic, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering structures.

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Building scale

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Refers to low, medium, and high-rise buildings.

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Domestic buildings

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Includes houses, flats, and multi-occupancy buildings.

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Commercial buildings

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Includes offices and shops.

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Industrial buildings

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Includes light industrial, warehouses, and factories.

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Civil engineering structures

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Includes roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels.

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Loadbearing structures

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Structures that support weight.

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Non-loadbearing structures

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Structures that do not support weight.

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Structural stability

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The ability of a structure to remain safe and secure.

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Movement and thermal expansion

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Refers to the changes in structure due to temperature variations.