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cavity wallIn architecture, a double wall consisting of two wythes (vertical layers) of masonry separated by an air space and joined together by metal ties. The cavity allows moisture that penetrates the exterior wythe to drain. Cavity walling is used as both non-load-bearing infill for framed buildings and for bearing-wall construction. cavity wall [′kav·əd·ē ‚wȯl] (building construction) A wall constructed in two separate thicknesses with an air space between; provides thermal insulation. Also known as hollow wall. 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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Nos Quedamos' ties to the community prompted some unique design decisions, such as the use of cavity walls in the building's construction. For example, the illustration shows how a cavity normally fills with the hotter, high-shear melt (red) along the cavity walls and cooler, more viscous melt (blue) in the center (A). Available in two housing sizes for tungsten halogen lamps, metal halide lamps or compact fluorescent lamps, the shallow recess depths of 80 and 96mm respectively enable problem-free installation in all usual cavity walls and interior design constructions. |
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