| A | B |
|---|
| soil bearing capacity | amount of weight a square foot of soil can support |
| tensile load | resistance to the tendecny to stretch |
| longitudinal rebar | steel support used to carry tensile load |
| transverse rebar | steel support used to prevent cracking |
| chairs | used to hold rebar in place |
| lintel | structural member over masonry opening |
| girder | beam used to support floor joist |
| span | horizontal distance between supporting members |
| deflection | amount of bending on structural member |
| piles | support used to support loose soil |
| expansion joints | spaces in concrete used to prevent cracking |
| pilaster | post used to reinforce foundation wall |
| FHA formula | calculation used to design footing size |
