| 1.4.2. |
Symbols and Other Abbreviations |
| 1.4.2.1. |
Symbols and Other Abbreviations
- The symbols and other abbreviations in this Code shall have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and Article 1.3.2.1. of Division B.
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1 in 2 |
slope of 1 vertical to 2 horizontal |
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cm |
centimetre(s) |
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° |
degree(s) |
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°C |
degree(s) Celsius |
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dBA |
A-weighted sound level |
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diam |
diameter |
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g |
gram(s) |
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h |
hour(s) |
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HDD |
heating degree-day(s) |
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HVAC |
heating, ventilating and air-conditioning |
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Hz |
hertz |
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J |
joule(s) |
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K |
degree(s) Kelvin |
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kg |
kilogram(s) |
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kN |
kilonewton(s) |
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kPa |
kilopascal(s) |
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kW |
kilowatt(s) |
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L |
litre(s) |
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lx |
lux |
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m |
metre(s) |
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M |
metric nomenclature for reinforcing bars |
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max. |
maximum |
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min. |
minimum |
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min |
minute(s) |
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MJ |
megajoule(s) |
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mm |
millimetre(s) |
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MPa |
megapascal(s) |
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N |
newton |
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n/a |
not applicable |
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ng |
nanogram(s) |
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No. |
number(s) |
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o.c. |
on centre |
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OSB |
oriented strandboard |
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PM |
particulate matter |
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ppb |
part(s) per billion |
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ppm |
part(s) per million |
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R |
thermal resistance value (imperial unit) |
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RSI |
thermal resistance value (metric unit) |
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s |
second(s) |
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W |
watt(s) |
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% |
percent |
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μg |
microgram(s) |
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μm |
micrometre(s) |
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U-value |
overall thermal transmittance |