Category: Engineering

English (en) Surveying Measuring and mapping land and terrain features. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Nchiko Akpamoke ala Decomposition: Nchiko Akpamoke ala  

English (en) Geotechnical Engineering The study of soil and rock behavior for construction. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ihe omumu udidi aja maka arumoru Decomposition: Ihe omumu udidi aja maka arumoru Ọmụmụ omume aja na mkpume/ Okwute maka ọrụrụọrụ Decomposition: Ọmụmụ omume aja na mkpume/ Okwute maka ọrụrụọrụ  

English (en) Load-Bearing Wall A wall supporting weight from elements above it. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ogoaja nkwagide Decomposition: Ogoaja nkwagide Mgbidi Kenkwagide Ibu Decomposition: Mgbidi Kenkwagide Ibu - A wall that supports the weights (that are lying) on it  

English (en) Reinforcement Steel bars (rebar) used to strengthen concrete under tension. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ngwudosike Decomposition: Ngwudosike Ejiakwadoesimiike Decomposition: That which is used to support/increase the strength of a structure  

English (en) Concrete A composite material of cement, aggregate, and water. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Konkiri Decomposition: Konkiri - Igbonized  

English (en) Foundation The base that transfers structural loads to the ground. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ntọala Decomposition: Ntọala - Foundation  

English (en) Column A vertical element transmitting compressive forces to the foundation. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Ogidi ụlọ Decomposition: Ogidi ụlọ Ide mjienyefeike Decomposition: Ide mjienyefeike - A pillar that transmits force  

English (en) Beam A horizontal structural element that resists loads applied laterally. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mgbabido Decomposition: Mgbabido Nnukwu osisi/ igwe njide ibu Decomposition: Nnukwu osisi/ igwe njide ibu - A huge wooden or iron structure that supports or holds loads  

English (en) Zigzag Pattern A pattern of alternating angles or directions, often used in stress analysis. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Zigizaga Decomposition: Zigizaga - translated directly from English word  

English (en) Yardstick A measuring stick used to gauge length or distance. Other languages: Hausa, Yoruba Related terms Igbo (ig) Mkpịsịntule Decomposition: Mkpịsịntule. Mkpịsị - stick; Ntule - measuring Mkpisi njimanha Decomposition: Mkpisi njimanha.  Mkpisi - stick; Mjimanha - use to measure length or distance Mkpịsị Ṅsì / Njimataṅhà Decomposition: Mkpịsị Ṅsì / Njimataṅhà. Mkpịsị - Stick...