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2002K
Structures
10
Civil Engineering
Not Applicable
06/14/2012

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Term
Substructure
Definition
The structure below ground, up to and including the damp proof course (DPC)
Term
Secondary Element
Definition
Elements which are not essential to the building’s strength or structure, but provide a particular function
Term
Superstructure
Definition
Everything above the substructure, including walls, floors and roofing
Term
Primary Elements
Definition
These are the main supporting, enclosing and protecting elements of the superstructure
Term
Examples of Primary Elements
Definition
Walls, floors roofs and stairs
Term
Examples of Secondary Elements
Definition
Frames and linings, doors, windows, architrave and skirting
Term
Retention
Definition
A percentage of the final payment held back by the client
Term
Practical completion
Definition
The date all work has to be completed
Term
Mediation
Definition
The process of settling disagreements at work
Term
Site plan
Definition
Drawing that give position of proposed building and position of roads, drainage, etc
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