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construction 1. Geometry a drawing of a line, angle, or figure satisfying certain conditions, used in solving a problem or proving a theorem 2. an abstract work of art in three dimensions or relief construction [kən′strək·shən] (design engineering) The number of strands in a wire rope and the number of wires in a strand; expressed as two numbers separated by a multiplication sign. (engineering) Putting parts together to form an integrated object. The manner in which something is put together. (mathematics) The process of drawing with suitable instruments a geometrical figure satisfying certain specified conditions. (textiles) A fabric formula, being the number of warp and filling threads per square inch and the weight of the yarns. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Chittenden (Vermont) Solid Waste District has reported that it neither saved nor spent extra money during a recent renovation project that focused on recycling construction material, according to a report in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vt. The Emirates Recycling plant will have the capacity to convert the more than 8 million tons of construction material generated in Dubai per year into usable road and construction base aggregate. In 1755, John Smeaton invents modern concrete (hydraulic cement), which introduces the dominant construction material of the modern age. |
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