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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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I came to the dreaded 'murder detail 4,' whose task it was to unload cement bags or constructional steel," Wollheim recalled. Geometric patterning relates to site, plan or constructional system; meaning derives from tradition, population, topography; form and facade could both describe or disguise the cultural histories of the inhabitants or activities behind. High-quality and efficient development of modern shipbuilding is possible only on the basis of fundamentally new design solutions, such as the use of acoustic or hydrodynamic designing, with specialized research institutions substantiating new constructional and diagram solutions and estimating their efficiency. |
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