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2. Glossary of prestressed concrete terms - Wikipedia

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   [1]: 4 anchor recess A formwork blockout or recess former fitted to the edge formwork of a post-tensioned concrete member, and that creates a temporary void space external to the prestressing anchor to allow the anchor block or similar to be fitted after formwork stripping. [3]: 32 anchor set See wedge set. anchorage assembly

3. Bay (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   For example, Mulberry Fields, a Georgian style building in Maryland, United States, is described as "5 bay by 2 bay," meaning "5 windows at the front and 2 windows at the sides". A recess in a wall, such as a bay window. [2] A division of space such as an animal stall, sick bay, or bay platform. [2]

4. Setback (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A setback as a minimum one-bay indent across all stories is called a recessed bay or recess and is the more common exterior form of an alcove. Upper stories forming a step-back may form a belvedere – and in residential use are considered the penthouse. If part of the roof, then they are a loft or attic/garret.

5. Construction bidding - Wikipedia

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   Depending upon the language in the bid proposal, a subcontracting construction company could make its bid final, and, if accepted, a legally enforceable contract is created. In these circumstances, upon determination by the general contractor that a bid is the lowest offer, it can accept the bid and, upon acceptance, a subcontractor cannot ...

6. Recess - Wikipedia

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   Recess (break), a short intermission in an activity; Recess (motion), a break in a meeting of a deliberative assembly; Alcove (architecture), part of a room; A setback (architecture) especially across all storeys (a recessed bay or series of such bays) Recess, County Galway, Ireland; a village

7. Submittals (construction) - Wikipedia

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   A sample is a physical portion of the specified product. Some samples are full product samples, such as a brick or section of precast concrete, or a partial sample that indicates color or texture. [2] The product sample is often required when several products are acceptable, to confirm the quality and aesthetic level of the material.

8. Basis of estimate - Wikipedia

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   Basis of estimate (BOE) is a tool used in the field of project management by which members of the project team, usually estimators, project managers, or cost analysts, calculate the total cost of the project.

9. Construction contract - Wikipedia

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   A construction contract is a mutual or legally binding agreement between two parties based on policies and conditions recorded in document form. The two parties involved are one or more property owners and one or more contractors .