Project & Site Terminology: Essential Definitions
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- Feasible (Factible)
- Possible to do. Example: With the extra resources, the scheme now seems feasible.
- Forklift (Máquina elevadora)
- A small vehicle with two strong metal bars on the front, used for lifting heavy goods.
- Full-scale Drawing (Dibujo a gran escala)
- A drawing where the dimensions are the same as the real size of the object.
- General Arrangement Drawing (Plano de disposición general)
- Shows the layout of an entire assembly or structure, but does not provide details of smaller individual components.
- Grid D14 (Cuadrícula D14)
- In the designs of large structures, a grid is often superimposed on plan drawings to allow elements and installations to be located relative to the gridlines.
- High Bay Warehouse (Almacén alto)
- A tall warehouse, approximately 30 meters high, featuring multiple levels of racks.
- Improvement (Mejora)
- The process of making things better.
- Kick-off Meeting (Reunión de inicio)
- A meeting held to officially start a project or initiative.
- Layout (Diseño)
- The overall shape of something and the positions of its different parts relative to one another. Example: The layout of the main components of a car engine.
- Logistics (Logística)
- The detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation, especially the movement, storage, and flow of goods, information, and resources.
- Looks (Apariencia)
- What something looks like from an aesthetic point of view. Example: The look of a car in terms of the shape of its bodywork.
- Low-loader (Especie de remolque)
- A truck with a low, flat trailer, specifically designed for transporting large, heavy vehicles or equipment.
- Mammoth (Mamut)
- (Noun) A type of extinct elephant. (Adjective) Extremely large or enormous.
- Manoeuvring (Maniobra)
- The act of moving or guiding something with skill and care.
- Pallet (Palé)
- A flat, portable wooden or plastic platform onto which goods are stacked for storage or transport, typically moved using a forklift truck.
- Performance (Rendimiento)
- Similar to capacity; refers to how well a machine, system, or person functions or fulfills its purpose. Example: How much power a generator needs to produce.
- Plinth (Zócalo)
- A heavy base supporting a statue, vase, or column; a base or foundation.
- Preforming (Hacer un agujero con un tubo de plástico)
- The process where preformed holes are created by inserting plastic tubes into walls while concrete is being poured, ensuring openings for future installations.
- Preliminary Drawing (Dibujo preliminar)
- A detailed drawing presented to colleagues for approval or comments, allowing for requested changes before finalization.