#0 to 9ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

You are at page 5 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Kinetic energy
The energy derived from a body in motion, which is equal to half the product of its mass and the square of its velocity.

Kinetic energy efficiency
Energy available as a result of motion that varies directly in proportion to an object's mass and the square of its velocity.

King closer
(1) Half or three-quarter sized brick, which fills in the final opening in a brick structure, if it ends up less than the full length of one brick but more than half a brick in length. (2) Diagonally cut brick with one cut and one full width end.

King post
Vertical framing piece in the center of a roof, extending from the middle of a tie beam up to the apex of two joined rafters, creating a truss.

King post truss
Roof truss with a central vertical framing member linking the upper and lower horizontal truss members.

King-post
The middle post of a truss. Large, heavy screws, used where great strength is required, as in heavy framing or when attaching ironwork to wood.

Kingbolt
Metal rod that serves as the central vertical support in the roof truss used in framing.

Kiosk
An independent stand from which merchandise is sold, often placed in the common area of a shopping center.

Kit home
Structure containing prefabricated parts, which is assembled by a contractor.

Kitchen cabinet
Cabinets used to store dishes, utensils, food, etc. arranged around the wall area of a kitchen.

You are at page 5 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8






 

About | FAQ | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Help
© BobVila.com 2008