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Damp, Dampness (F humidité superficielle, R umiditate,
umezeala, jilav, igrasie) Condition of being slightly wet:
usually not so wet that liquid water is evident, eg.
wetness caused by condensation on a porous substrate or
water transmitted up a porous wall by capillarity
Dampen
(R 1. a umezi, 2. a amortiza) DCP (Dynamic Cone
Penetrometer) Instrument used to measure the strength of
soil and granular materials used in roadway construction
Deck (F platelage, R placa) Slab Decline (R declin,
decadere, surpare, prabusire, dezagregare) Declivity (R
povirnis, panta, caracter abrupt, inclinatie mare)
Decomposition (F décomposition, R descompunere, destramare,
putrezire, dezagregare) The separation of a material into
elements or parts Defect (F défaut, R defect) The
non-conformity of the result of a test with the
specification for a characteristic (ISO 2071). In Building
Pathology, used sometimes almost as a synonym of 'fault'
or 'failure', but preferred meaning is to indicate only a
deviation from some (perceived) standard which may, but
will not necessarily result in a failure Definition (R
definitie, definire, caracterizare, precizare) ...
Deflection (F défaut, R deformatie) ... 1. "deflection at
window head" (F flèche au niveau de la tête de dormant)
Delamination (F délaminage, R destratificare) The
breakdown of a material by separation of the layers of
which it is composed. C The separation of the slab usually
at the level of reinforcement in a plane roughly parallel
to the upper surface, and is caused by corrosion of the
steel. Whether visible on the surface or not,
delaminations should be repaired as they indicate a high
level of corrosion activity and may lead to significant
structural weakening. Depreciation Decline in value of a
house due to wear and tear, adverse changes in the
neighborhood, or any other reason. Design (F conception R
proiectare, calcul) Etymology: Middle English, to outline,
indicate, mean, from Middle French & Medieval Latin;
Middle French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin
designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de- + signare to
mark. 1. The approach that engineering, architecture and
some other technical fields use to calculate, detail, or
specify how to create or do something. Examples: beam
design=establish and calculate size, span, define
material(s) to be used, loading conditions, components,
connections, deformation, behavior under specific
conditions, etc. 2. verb, transitive senses: to create,
formulate, devise, fashion, execute, or construct
according to plan; conceive; invent. 3. noun: * A drawing
or sketch, especially a detailed plan for construction or
manufacture. * The purposeful arrangement of parts or
details. * A plan or project. See synonyms at plan.
Detailing (the installation) (F détails d'installation, R
detalii de instalare) ... Deterioration (F détérioration,
R deteriorare, stricare) A reduction in ability to perform
up to the anticipated standard Deviation (F ecart; R
abatere, deviere) Divergence of the value of a quantity
from a standard or reference value (BS 5233). Used
generally to indicate a divergence from what was
originally intended. diagnosis (R diagnostic), pl.
diagnoses[Greek diagnosis=discernment] Identification,
especially of a fault or defect, by examination and
analysis.
Dipstick (R joja,
mira)The dipstick is an instrument used to calculate the
elevation profile of the road. Down payment 1. The portion
of the sales price to be paid by the purchaser to the
seller upon the signing of the agreement of sale. 2.
Contract execution: generally payment validates a contract
even when there is no written aggrement draw: Periodic
advances of funds according to the schedule of payments in
a construction loan agreement. Also called advance,
disbursement, payout, progress payment or takedown. due
date Date by which the borrower must make an agreed
progress payment. due-diligence review 1. Examination by a
purchaser of a servicing portfolio. Generally this review
will look at credit quality and underwriting of the loan
collateral underlying the servicing rights, correctness
and completeness of documents, the seller's servicing
practices and methodologies and the accuracy of the
portfolio offering document. 2. Due diligence. The work
performed by a broker or other representative in order to
investigate and understand an investment thoroughly before
recommending it to a customer. 3. The process of
investigation, performed by investors, into the details of
a potential investment, such as an examination of
operations and management and the verification of material
facts. 4. In a professional evaluation, the degree of care
and cautian required before making a decision. duplex A
single structure legally designed with two separate
housing units. Durability (F durability, R durabilite,
trainicie, longevitate) The quality of maintaining
satisfactory aesthetic, economic, and functional
performance for the useful life of the structure
Duration (R
durata) 1. the time during which something exists or lasts
2. continuance in time duress Compulsion, pressure or
coercion under protest: "will proceed under duress"
dwelling unit Living quarters occupied or intended for
occupancy by a household. Dynamic Sensors traffic
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