Construction Terminology

An explanation of some industry terms

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Terms beginning with 'I' - 1 to 6 of 6

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ICE

The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a charity that exists to promote and progress civil engineering. A qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession.

Imposed Load

A load that can be move like boxs or vehicals.

Infill

Soil located behind the segmental retaining wall units and drainage fill. May be reinforced with soil reinforcement

Internal sliding

The lateral movement of the reinforced soil mass along or between layers of geo-synthetic reinforcement.

Internal Stability

An analysis performed to determine the effectiveness of the geo-synthetic reinforcement in holding the reinforced soil mass together

Isotropic

Exhibiting similar stress-strain properties in all directions or, in practical terms, not reinforced.


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