TERMS 2

Air Compressor

device that converts power into potential energy from pressurized air

Angle Grinder

tool for cutting, grinding, and smoothing steel materials

Asphalt Paver

equipment used for laying asphalt evenly on roads

Backhoe Loader

tractor with a loader bucket on the front and a backhoe on the rear end

Boom Lift

hydraulically controlled aerial platform used to reach high elevations

Bulldozer

tractor with a front blade used to dig, push, or bulldoze soil

Chainsaw

tool used for cutting wood using a pull-start motor

Circular Saw

tool used for cutting wood by pushing material on an installed table

Compactor Plate

machine that uses vibrations to compress soil or pave stones

Concrete Cutter

machine used for cutting concrete slabs and other surfaces

Concrete Mixer

machine used to mix the components of concrete

Concrete Pump

machine used to transfer liquid concrete to the placement site

Drilling Rig

machine used for drilling bore holes in the Earth's surface

Dump Truck

multipurpose vehicle used to transport and unload construction materials

Excavator

machine used for earthmoving, demolition, and digging

Forklift

machine used to lift and transport materials using a forked platform

Fuel Tank

storage unit used to store fuel at a construction site

Generator

machine used to supply temporary electricity to a site

Hard Hat

helmet used to protect workers from falling object debris

Hoist

device used to lift heavy materials using a pulley-cable system

Hydraulic Breaker

excavator attachment used to break rocks using hydraulic power

Jackhammer

mechanical tool that uses a hammer and chisel to break surfaces

Laser Level

projection technology used for straight leveling reference

Mobile Crane

crane mounted on wheels used to transport materials

Motor Grader

construction machine used for grading and leveling ground surfaces

Pile Driver

machine that drives piles into the ground, used in foundation work

Rebar Bender

machine or tool used to bend rebar

Rebar Cutter

machine or tool used to cut rebar

Road Roller

machine used to compact pavement, soil, or any compactible surface

Scaffolding

temporary structure used as a platform to support construction workers

Trencher

machine used for digging or creating trenches for pipes or cables

Vacuum Excavator

machine that uses pressurized water or air to loosen soil

Vibrating Screed

tool that uses vibrations to level and compact concrete surfaces

Architect

designs buildings and site plans

Asphalt Worker

handles repair of asphalt pavements or roads

Bricklayer (Mason)

handles building structures using bricks or blocks

Building Inspector

checks safety codes in a building after construction

Carpenter

handles and installs wooden structures and fixtures

Cement Mason

handles concrete processing, smoothing, and finishing

Civil Engineer

plans and supervises structural and infrastructural works

Crane Operator

handles crane operations at a construction site

Demolition Worker

carries out tasks for building demolition

Electrician

installs or repairs electrical systems

Estimator

calculates total project cost and material quantities

Floor Laborer

installs flooring like tiles, vinyl, and carpets

Foreman

supervises daily work and labor activities

Glazier

installs glass doors, windows, and related items

Heavy Equipment Worker

operates and handles heavy machinery

HVAC Technician

installs or repairs air conditioning networks

Ironworker

installs and manages steel and metal works

Landscaper

designs and installs outdoor landscaping motifs

Project Manager

handles and oversees the entire project site

Pipe Worker (Pipefitter)

handles piping systems

Plasterer

worker that applies plaster to walls or ceilings

Plumber

repairs or installs drainage systems

Safety Officer

manages and checks construction safety

Surveyor

surveys land area for construction works

Waterproofer

handles waterproofing networks

Welder

applies welds and handles steel welding works

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 1

1.40 Dead Load

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 2

1.20 Dead + 1.60 Live + 0.50 Roof Live

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 3

1.20 Dead + 0.50 Live + 1.60 Roof Live

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 4

1.20 Dead + 1.60 Wind + 0.50 Live

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 5

1.20 Dead + 0.50 Live + 0.50 Wind + 1.00 Seismic

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 6

0.90 Dead + 1.00 Wind

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 7

1.68 Dead + 0.50 Live + 1.00 Seismic

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 8

1.38 Dead + 1.00 Seismic

NSCP 2015 USD Rule 9

0.42 Dead + 1.00 Seismic

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 1

1.00 Dead Load

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 2

1.00 Dead + 1.00 Live

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 3

1.00 Dead + 1.00 Roof Live

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 4

1.00 Dead + 0.75 Live + 0.75 Roof Live

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 5

1.00 Dead + 0.60 Wind

NSCP 2015 ASD Rule 6

1.00 Dead + 0.714 Seismic

Truss Bridge

bridge structure built with interconnected triangular steel or timber elements

Arch Bridge

bridge with curved semi-circular structural supports at each end

Beam Bridge

simplest bridge type consisting of horizontal beams supported by piers

Suspension Bridge

bridge held by vertical suspenders connected to main cables anchored at ends

Cable-Stayed Bridge

bridge supported by diagonal cables extending directly from one or more towers

Cantilever Bridge

bridge built using structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end

Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

document used in construction that includes billing of materials, labor, construction activities, and service costs

Bill of Materials (BOM)

document used in construction detailing raw materials, quantities, components, and specifications needed

Steel Chain

connection of metal links used for measuring land distances

Steel Tape

long strip of steel used for measuring land distances

Measuring Wheel

rolling measuring tool used to determine ground distances

Theodolite

optical instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances

Surveyor's Compass

compass mounted on a stand for determining bearings

Laser Level (Surveying)

device projecting a laser light beam as a reference level

Total Station

theodolite integrated with an electronic distance meter (EDM)

Leveling Staff

graduated rod used to mark height level measurements

Marking Flags

colored flags used to mark survey points on ground

Plumb Bob

pointed weight tied to a string used for vertical alignment

Grade Rod

graduated rod used for construction grading reference

LiDAR Scanner

laser scanning device using light pulses to map 3D terrain

Chief Surveyor

main leader of the survey team who handles overall surveying processes

Assistant Surveyor

assists the chief surveyor in handling tasks and coordinating team members

Instrument Operator

primary person operating surveying equipment like total stations or theodolites

Rodman

handles the leveling staff, grade rod, or target prisms

Recorder

tracks and records data for each measured point and checks consistency

Drone Operator

handles aerial drone operations for survey mapping