Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
circuit breaker.
A switchlike device that automatically “trips” and opens a circuit
when the rated current is exceeded, as in the case of a short circuit. Not damaged
by tripping and can be reset.
clear span.
A building with an open area inside that contains no posts or columns.
clerestory.
An outside wall with windows that is between two different roof levels.
code.
Any published regulatory material.
colic.
General term for abdominal pain in the horse.
column.
A vertical structural component that supports a beam.
component stall.
A stall made of preassembled walls that fit between support posts
within the barn.
concrete.
A mixture of water, cement, sand, and aggregate.
concrete block.
A prefabricated structural component, typically 8 inches by 8 inches
by 16 inches, made of concrete and used for walls.
condensation.
The effect of warm, moist air contacting a cooler surface and depositing
moisture (condensate) onto the cooler surface.
conduit.
A plastic or metal tube for protecting electric cable.
contractor.
An individual or company offering construction services.
convection.
Heat transfer by the natural rising of heated air and the sinking of cooled
air.
corral.
A pen for keeping horses or cattle, usually devoid of grass.
coupling.
A fitting that joins two pieces of pipe.
cross tie.
A means of tying a horse across an alleyway. A chain or rope attached to
each side of the aisle connects to the cheekpieces of the halter.
curing.
The process in which mortar and concrete harden; best at 50 to 70°F; often
requires 28 days.
d.
“Penny.” Refers to a specific nail size.
DC.
Direct current, the type of electricity generated by batteries.
deck.
Sheathing layer of a roof.
downspout.
The pipe that leads water down from a gutter.
drip cap.
A horizontal molding used to prevent water from running behind a panel,
window, or other component.
drip edge.
A continuous strip of material installed along the eaves and rakes to allow
water to drip free without backing up under the roofing.
Dutch door.
A door with two leaves or halves, one above the other.
easement.
See
right-of-way.
eaves.
The bottom edges of a sloping roof; those portions of a roof that project beyond
the outside walls of a building.
eaves trough.
See
gutter.
