Construction Terms and Definitions
View this construction terms glossary to learn more about the construction industry and commercial projects.
A unit of pressure equal to 1,000,000 PSI. Sometimes used for the elastic modulus of metals, which can be very high pressures.
SI unit of force, the amount of force required to accelerate one kilogram by one meter per second squared.
A unit of pressure. Frequently used to measure the pressure of a working fluid or the strength of the concrete used in a slab.
A Greenfield project refers to new building construction on a new site, and lack constraints imposed by prior work on the site. They typically entail development on a completely vacant site whereby architects can start from scratch. In contrast, a Brownfield project is one that carries contraints imposed by prior work on the site.
Absolute pressure is defined as pressure based on a reference point of zero pressure, or perfect vacuum. Gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. It is typically used in terms of weather, aviation, or navigation, it’s important to note the basis point for a pressure measurement.