An opening along the exposed edge of an installed ply of felt caused by shifting the ply during installation. Repair these by making a slice along their entire length and feathering two plies of felt over the fishmouth for a minimum coverage of one foot all the way around.
Fission
Splitting apart. Dividing into two.
Fissure
A long, narrow, deep cleft or crack.
Fitting
Any pipe part used to join together two sections of pipe, such as elbows, couplings, bushings, bends, wyes, etc.
Five c's of credit
(1) Character (willingness to pay). (2) Capacity (financial cash flow). (3) Capital (wealth). (4) Collateral (security). (5) Conditions (economic status).
Fix
(1) To fasten or attach. (2) To make firm, stable or secure. (3) To make permanent or lasting.
Fixative
(1) A substance that makes something permanent. (2) An element that prevents fading or evaporation. (3) Something that increases durability. Fixed Permanent. Unmovable.
Fixed assets
Also called long-term assets, they are assets such as office equipment that can be depreciated.
Fixed cone valve
A cylinder gate mounted with the axis horizontal. Also known as Howell Bunger valve.
