Construction and Building Materials
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 56
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 56
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Federal Supply Group 56
- What is Federal Supply Group 56?
- FSG 56 is the Federal Supply Group (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Group NSG 56) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Construction and Building Materials.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Group 56?
- NSG 56 is the NATO Supply Classification Group (also known as Federal Supply Group FSG 56 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Construction and Building Materials.
- Which Federal Supply Classes are in FSG 56?
- FSG 56 contains the following Federal Supply Classes (FSC) (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class [NSC]): 5615, 5640, 5670, 5680, 5675, 5650, 5660, 5610, 5620, 5630
- Which NATO Supply Classification Classes are in NSG 56?
- NSG 56 contains the following NATO Supply Classification Classes (NSC) (also known as Federal Supply Class [FSC] in the USA): 5615, 5640, 5670, 5680, 5675, 5650, 5660, 5610, 5620, 5630
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 56
- What is a Gypsum Wallboard? 31 Items
- A Gypsum Wallboard (WALLBOARD,GYPSUM) is a rectangular sheet, or board, having an incombustible core of gypsum, usually encased in heavy paper or other fibrous material, and used as a finished surface for walls and ceilings.
- What is a Cork Sheet? 17 Items
- A Cork Sheet is a sheet of natural bark or a sheet of rolled or comppressed granulated cork having a cork gum, gelatin, or phenolic resin binder. It may include a fabric or other interliner. Cross-sectional sizes are limited to thicknesses of 1 inch (25.4 mm) or less and widths of over 6 inches (152.4 mm). See also CORK AND RUBBER SHEET; CORK STRIP; and CORK AND RUBBER STRIP. Excludes INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL; and INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL.
- What is a Vegetable Fiber Hard Pressed Building Board? 215 Items
- A Vegetable Fiber Hard Pressed Building Board (BUILDING BOARD,HARD PRESSED,VEGETABLE FIBER) is a rectangular shaped board of wood or other vegetable fibers of heavy density and square edges. The surfaces of the board may be smooth, tile scored, embossed, or painted.
- What is a Vegetable Fiber Building Paper? 29 Items
- A Vegetable Fiber Building Paper (BUILDING PAPER,VEGETABLE FIBER) is a single or multiple ply of vegetable fiber material composed of paper, with or without felt or with or without metal backing, used in construction. It may be combined or treated with asphalt or an equal agent for water resistance.
- What is a Thermal Insulation? 469 Items
- A Thermal Insulation (INSULATION,THERMAL) is a loose mass of glass wool, mineral wool, vegetable fibers, or diatomaceous earth as originally processed without regard to form or dimensions, primarily designed as loose fill for offering resistance to the flow of heat. Do not use if a more specific item name exists. Excludes electrical insulating compounds and CORK STRIP.
- What is an Asbestos Paper? 13 Items
- An Asbestos Paper (PAPER,ASBESTOS) is an item composed of asbestos fibers and a bond agent processed into either smooth or corrugated sheets over 6 inches (152.4 mm) wide. It may be fortified with cotton netting. It is normally used as a thermal insulation. Excludes ASBESTOS SHEET, COMPRESSED.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Sleeving? 1850 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Sleeving (INSULATION SLEEVING,THERMAL) is a rigid or flexible item composed of one or more materials, having uniform inside and outside diameters in the entire length. It may be furnished in segments or split-round or full-round sections, composed of one or more layers. It is specifically designed to cover pipe, tubing, and like surfaces, to restrict the transfer of heat from the high temperature surface to the low temperature surface. It may also include protective coatings, jackets, attaching cement, attaching bands, and/or accessories, (excluding prefabricated components used in aircraft applications).Excludes INSULATION PIPE COVERING, THERMAL, AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Weather Strip? 709 Items
- A Weather Strip is a strip of material, or combination of materials used to cover or seal the joint of a door, window with sill, casing, or threshold to prevent the entrance of dust, rain, or drafts. Excludes NONMETALLIC ANGLE; NONMETALLIC CHANNEL; and NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED SECTION.
- What is an Asbestos Cloth? 34 Items
- An Asbestos Cloth (CLOTH,ASBESTOS) is a woven fabric over 12 inches (304.8 mm) wide, principally of asbestos fibers, forming a soft flexible textile of various weaves. It is normally used as a thermal insulation. Excludes ASBESTOS SHEET, WOVEN.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Block? 234 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Block (INSULATION BLOCK,THERMAL) is a rigid item designed to provide low thermal conductivity. It is composed of one or more kinds of granules and/or fiber with binder added, and has no specific surface perforations, fissures, slots or the like. It is supplied in lengths up to and including 36 inches (914.4 mm). For longer items, see INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL. Excludes BUILDING BOARD (as modified); MILLBOARD, ASBESTOS; ASBESTOS SHEET, COMPRESSED; CORK SHEET; CORK AND RUBBER SHEET; and FIBERBOARD (as modified). See also INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Board? 691 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Board (INSULATION BOARD,THERMAL) is an item identical in construction to INSULATION BLOCK, THERMAL except that it is supplied in lengths greater than 36 inches (914.4 mm). Excludes BUILDING BOARD (as modified). MILLBOARD, ASBESTOS; ASBESTOS SHEET, COMPRESSED; CORK SHEET; CORK AND RUBBERSHEET; and FIBERBOARD (as modified). See also INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Blanket? 1724 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Blanket (INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL) is a flexible material composed of one or more kinds of fiber, with or without binder added, supplied in flat sheets or rolls. It may have a vapor barrier or reinforcing material such as paper, woven wire or other sheet material affixed to one or both sides. It is designed to provide resistance to the flow of heat, and must be rated for this use. Excludes insulation components prefabricated into definite shapes and sizes used in aircraft applications. Excludes INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL,AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Tape? 148 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Tape (INSULATION TAPE,THERMAL) is a material 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in width consisting of a jacket woven of asbestos or other heat resisting fibers filled with fibers of INSULATION, THERMAL. It is normally used for wrapping high temperature pipes. For materials 12 inches (304.8 mm) or less in width, not of filled jacket construction, see TAPE, TEXTILE; ASBESTOS STRIP, WOVEN; and ASBESTOS STRIP, COMPRESSED.
- What is a High Temperature Insulation Cement? 36 Items
- A High Temperature Insulation Cement (CEMENT,INSULATION,HIGH TEMPERATURE) is a mixture of refractory material (diatomaceous earth, exfoliated mica, rock or mineral wool etc.), asbestos fibers, and clay binder used for insulating high temperature work, piping, tanks, and general use.
- What is a Wallboard Joint Tape? 21 Items
- A Wallboard Joint Tape (TAPE,JOINT,WALLBOARD) is an item not exceeding two inches (50.8 mm) in width, used to cover the joints between adjacent sections of wallboard. See also TAPE, GUMMED; TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE.
- What is a Sound Controlling Block? 118 Items
- A Sound Controlling Block is a light, rigid item composed of one or more kinds of granule and/or fiber with binder added, compressed to the desired density, and dried. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and is rated for this use. It is provided in lengths up to and including 36 inches (914.4 mm).
- What is a Sound Controlling Board? 406 Items
- A Sound Controlling Board is a light, rigid item composed of one or more kinds of granule and/or fiber with binder added, compressed to the desired density, and dried. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and is rated for this use. It is provided in lengths greater than 36 inches (914.4 mm).
- What is a Sound Controlling Felt? 43 Items
- A Sound Controlling Felt is a flexible or semirigid material composed of one or more kinds of fiber with an added binder, manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use.
- What is a Sound Controlling Blanket? 575 Items
- A Sound Controlling Blanket is a material composed of one or more kinds of fiber, with or without binder added, reinforced on one or both sides with various confining media suitably bound thereto. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use. See also INSULATION BLANKET, CABIN, AIRCRAFT.
- What is an Asbestos Millboard? 26 Items
- An Asbestos Millboard (MILLBOARD,ASBESTOS) is a building and industrial board consisting of asbestos fibers and binder compressed into sheets and these sheets sized with vegetable fiber. This board has neither a thermal conductivity nor a sound absorbing rating. It is used where primary importance is attached to the characteristics; fire retardency, resistance to acids, and resistance to high temperature failure. Excludes INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Felt? 104 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Felt (INSULATION FELT,THERMAL) is a flexible or semirigid material composed of one or more kinds of fiber with an added binder, supplied in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to offer resistance to the flow of heat, and must be rated for this use. For felted insulation with paper or other sheet material affixed to one or both sides, see INSULATION BLANKET, THERMAL. Excludes FELT SHEET and FELT STRIP.
- What is a Sound Controlling Batt? 143 Items
- A Sound Controlling Batt is a material composed of one or more kinds of fiber without binder added, manufactured in flat sheets or rolls. It is designed to entrap and dissipate sound energy, and must be rated for this use.
- What is an Asbestos-Cement Building Board? 12 Items
- An Asbestos-Cement Building Board (BUILDING BOARD,ASBESTOS-CEMENT) is an item made of asbestos fiber and cement formed into a flat sheet(s) or a corrugated sheet(s) under great pressure. It possesses structural efficiency withstanding the destructive action common in chemical and metallurgical processes.
- What is a Thermal Insulation Pipe Fitting Covering? 445 Items
- A Thermal Insulation Pipe Fitting Covering (INSULATION PIPE FITTING COVERING,THERMAL) is an item composed of one or more materials, molded, compressed and/or baked into a rigid covering of the proper shape and size for various standard pipe or tube fittings. It is specifically designed to restrict the transfer of heat or protect from low or high temperatures. The molds are cut in half lengthwise and may be furnished with protective coatings, jackets, attaching bands, and/or accessories for application, (excluding prefabricated components used in aircraft applications). Excludes INSULATION PIPE COVERING, THERMAL, AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Wallboard Joint Compound? 23 Items
- A Wallboard Joint Compound (JOINT COMPOUND,WALLBOARD) is a compound designed for embedding joint reinforcing tape, filling, and concealing joints on gypsum wallboard. For interior use only. Not designed for use on wood or wood fibre products. Excludes PLASTER, PATCHING, GYPSUM.
- What is a Building Insulation Outfit? 15 Items
- A Building Insulation Outfit (INSULATION OUTFIT,BUILDING) is a group of items consisting of thermal insulation blankets, stapler, staples, tape, and the like required for insulating walls and ceilings of structures.
- What is a Ceiling Panel? 50 Items
- A Ceiling Panel (PANEL,CEILING) is a flat rigid or semi-rigid item, square or rectangular in shape, used to form the overhead inside lining of a room. The item may be rated for thermal insulation value and/or sound control and may have various surface patterns. For items designed specifically for insulation or sound control see INSULATION BLOCK, THERMAL or INSULATION BOARD, THERMAL and SOUND CONTROLLING BLOCK or SOUND CONTROLLING BOARD. Excludes PANEL, STRUCTURAL.
- What is a Sound Controlling Panel? 138 Items
- A Sound Controlling Panel is consists of a rigid, box shaped outer panel, sound controlling batt, sound controlling board and/or sound controlling block. It may be with or without surface coating and/or perforations or voids to be exposed to the noise area to entrap and dissipate sound energy.
- What is a Duct Tape? 97 Items
- A Duct Tape (TAPE,DUCT) is a narrow strip of aluminum foil, plastic, cloth, or similar material, six inches (152.4 mm) or less in width. Generally in roll form with or without liner, designed to be affixed to an object by adhesion. It is used to cover pipe and similar objects. Under normal atmospheric conditions, it tends to resist any physical change. It may have a temerature rating and tensile strength. It does not contain coding signification, legendary characters, or printed data of any type. excludes: TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE; TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL; TAPE, ADHESIVE, RUBBER; TAPE, SEMI-CONDUCTING, ELECTRICAL; and TAPE, SHIELDING, ELECTRICAL.
- What is a Perforated Panel? 28 Items
- A Perforated Panel (PANEL,PERFORATED) is a flat item having perforations which allow the mounting of PERFORATED PANEL ACCESSORY. The design of the item allows for storage or displaying various types of equipment such as tools, and the like.
- What is a Ridge Cap? 18 Items
- A Ridge Cap (CAP,RIDGE) is a shaped piece of metal used to cover the ridge of a roof for weatherproofing purposes.
- What is a Swinging Metal Door? 335 Items
- A Swinging Metal Door (DOOR,METAL,SWINGING) is a movable metal barrier, designed to close passageways by a swinging action, whereby security against fire, intrusion or theft and/or elements is provided. When open, it affords access or egress. For vehicular components see DOOR, VEHICULAR; DOOR, HATCH, VEHICLE; DOOR, AIRCRAFT; DOOR, METAL, MARINE, STRUCTURAL.
- What is a Metal Window? 49 Items
- A Metal Window (WINDOW,METAL) is a metal frame with integral crossbars, or a fixed or movable metal sash, used to close an opening in the wall of a building or watercraft and to admit light and/or air. It may be glazed. Excludes WINDOW, MARINE; WINDOW, VEHICULAR and PORTLIGHT.
- What is a Metal Molding? 186 Items
- A Metal Molding (MOLDING,METAL) is a shaped piece of metal having a plane or curved surface, either sunk or projecting, used for ornamental or other application.
- What is a Metal Eave Trough? 63 Items
- A Metal Eave Trough (TROUGH,EAVE,METAL) is a shaped piece of sheet metal, basically half-round or rectangular in cross-sectional form, used to form a gutter for rain water by attachment to the lower protecting edges, or eaves, of a roof.
- What is a Sliding Metal Door? 81 Items
- A Sliding Metal Door (DOOR,METAL,SLIDING) is a movable metal barrier of solid or openwork grille construction, designed to close passageways by a sliding action, either vertically or horizontally, whereby security against fire, intrusion or theft, and/or the elements is provided. When open, it affords access or degress. For vehicular components see DOOR, VEHICULAR.
- What is a Metal Grille? 505 Items
- A Metal Grille (GRILLE,METAL) is a metal frame enclosing a metal core which is constructed of perforated sheet metal, bars, core material, or the like. It is used to form an openwork barrier or screen to allow the passage of a maximum quantity of air and/or light, but excluding the passage of foreign objects. Excludes GUARD, FAN IMPELLER.
- What is a Metal Flashing? 29 Items
- A Metal Flashing (FLASHING,METAL) is a prefabricated piece of sheet metal used in the construction of a building between two intersecting surfaces to secure a watertight joint.
- What is a Nonskid Metallic Tread? 46 Items
- A Nonskid Metallic Tread (TREAD,METALLIC,NONSKID) is the upper, horizontal part of a step upon which the foot is placed, or a section placed upon or set into a deck, walkway, or coaming, made of metal, and corrugated or otherwise specially constructed to resist skidding. May have added material or inserts such as wood strip or abrasive particles to prevent sparking. Excludes door saddle, floor plates, gratings and elevator sills.
- What is a Downspout Pipe? 72 Items
- A Downspout Pipe (PIPE,DOWNSPOUT) is a shaped piece of sheet metal, basically round or rectangular in cross-sectional form, used to form a conduit, for conveying rainwater from the roof of a structure.
- What is a Downspout Pipe Elbow? 34 Items
- A Downspout Pipe Elbow (ELBOW,DOWNSPOUT PIPE) is a shaped piece of sheet metal, basically round or rectangular in cross-sectional form, turning at an angle to effect a change in direction of a rain water downspout. Both ends are designed to fit other shaped sheet metal pieces in the downspout, such as PIPE, DOWNSPOUT, eave gutter outlet, and the like.
- What is a Downspout Pipe Shoe? 15 Items
- A Downspout Pipe Shoe (SHOE,DOWNSPOUT PIPE) is a shaped piece of sheet metal, basically round or rectangular in cross-sectional form, turning at an angle to effect a change in direction of a rain water downspout. One end is designed to fit a PIPE, DOWNSPOUT or ELBOW, DOWNSPOUT PIPE. It is used at the bottom of the downspout as an outlet for the rain water.
- What is a Ventilation Duct Terminal? 37 Items
- A Ventilation Duct Terminal (TERMINAL,VENTILATION DUCT) is a fabricated device, generally constructed with a flared end and a straight or elbow type body. It may contain a damper and is designed to be used at the end of a ventilating duct to control the quantity and/or the direction of air flow.
- What is a Railing Flange? 94 Items
- A Railing Flange (FLANGE,RAILING) is an item having a right hand threaded concentric hole for the purpose of connecting it to a hand railing, side ladder, or the like. It has one flat side (not faced). The opposite side has a projecting rim, edge, lip, or rib. The face may be drilled for connecting bolts or screws. It is not intended for use as a pressure fitting.
- What is a Railing Cross? 42 Items
- A Railing Cross (CROSS,RAILING) is a metal fitting having four branches in the same plane, the axes of which form right angles. May have side outlet(s). Not intended for pressure service on pipelines. Used for hand railings or side ladders.
- What is a Railing Tee? 32 Items
- A Railing Tee (TEE,RAILING) is a metal fitting, having three pipe connections, the branch of which is fixed at 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run or the branch may be adjustable. May have side outlets. Not intended for pressure service on pipe lines. Used for hand railings or side ladders.
- What is a Railing Elbow? 32 Items
- A Railing Elbow (ELBOW,RAILING) is a metal fitting generally globe (ball) shaped in body design. It is used to connect two or more pipes or tubing at fixed or adjustable angles. It may have slip and pin joints, or threaded joints, which are in accordance with specifications covering American National Taper Pipe Thread for Railing Fittings. It may have side outlet. It is used for hand railings or the like and not designed for use as a pressure fitting.
- What is a Metal Grating? 350 Items
- A Metal Grating (GRATING,METAL) is a fabricated panel of rigid construction. The equidistanced parallel bars are reinforced by welding, riveting or casting the cross members at either right angles or diagonally to the bearing bars. It is used primarily as flooring where ventilation and light are required, the load carrying capacity being the determining factor.
- What is a Blackout Window Screen? 13 Items
- A Blackout Window Screen (SCREEN,WINDOW,BLACKOUT) is a sliding metal panel used to completely cover the windows of a shelter and prevent escape of light during a blackout.
- What is a Metal Door Frame And Sliding Door? 22 Items
- A Metal Door Frame And Sliding Door (DOOR FRAME AND SLIDING DOOR,METAL) is a metal casing or inclosing framework and a movable metal barrier of solid or openwork grill construction designed to close passageways by a sliding action, either vertically or horizontally, whereby security against fire, intrusion or theft, and/or the elements is provided. When open it affords access or egress. It may include all necessary attaching and operating hardware.
- What is an Air Circulating Ventilator? 335 Items
- An Air Circulating Ventilator (VENTILATOR,AIR CIRCULATING) is a device designed to allow ventilation without excessive drafts. It may consist of either a deflector or louvers, stationary or adjustable to deflect the direction of air flow. Excludes items with fans.
- What is a Ceiling Panel Support? 26 Items
- A Ceiling Panel Support (SUPPORT,CEILING PANEL) is a support with a "T" or "L" shaped cross-section whose length is large in comparison to the cross-section. The item is designed to hang from the overhead structure, or be fastened to a vertical structure, and interlock with like items to form a grid for the support of ceiling panels, lighting fixtures, and the like, which form the overhead inside lining of a room. Excludes MOLDING, METAL.
- What is a Mounted Partition Set? 16 Items
- A Mounted Partition Set (PARTITION SET,MOUNTED) is a collection of PARTITION, MOUNTED.
- What is a Window-Door Shutter? 36 Items
- A Window-Door Shutter (SHUTTER,WINDOW-DOOR) is an item mounted inside or outside a window or door and used to exclude or control light or to help insulate a room.
- What is a Roller Curtain Door? 39 Items
- A Roller Curtain Door (DOOR,ROLLER CURTAIN) is a large metallic or nonmetallic closure used to close the opening in a hangar, building, warehouse, and the like to exclude light and wind, maintain reasonable weather tightness, and provide auxiliary access to areas outside the area proper. It is comprised of horizontal interlocking slats and guided at the ends by channel tracks. The item may be designed for rolling on a spring counterbalanced drum or be laterally guided by channel tracks. It may be power or hand operated and may include a hood or cover for the roller drum mechanism.
- What is a Mounted Partition? 52 Items
- A Mounted Partition (PARTITION,MOUNTED) is an item designed to be attached to the wall, ceiling, and/or floor to provide a sight barrier and a limited degree of sound dampening. It may be used in office areas, bathrooms, and the like and may have a special design for attaching equipment and accessories.
- What is an Observation Window Frame? 279 Items
- An Observation Window Frame (FRAME,OBSERVATION WINDOW) is a flat rigid item provided with holes or similar means for attaching to a container for the purpose of holding an observation window in place.
- What is a Door Frame? 20 Items
- A Door Frame (FRAME,DOOR) is a casing or enclosing framework, in which a DOOR (as modified) may be set or hung.
- What is a Metal Lath? 17 Items
- A Metal Lath (LATH,METAL) is an item which serves as a base for plaster, stucco, tiles, and the like. It is fabricated from sheet metal and either perforated or slit and expanded to form meshes or openings. The expanded metal type lath is made in sheets up to 27 inches (685.8 millimeters) wide from 24 to 26 gage material. For expanded metal of sheets wider than 27 inches (685.8 millimeters) and of 18 gage material and heavier, see METAL, EXPANDED; and CORNER BEAD, METAL LATH.
- What is a Metal Lath Corner Bead? 10 Items
- A Metal Lath Corner Bead (CORNER BEAD,METAL LATH) is an item fabricated from sheet metal having a projecting bead and either perforated or expanded wings formed at an angle, used on external plaster angles for protection and forming true corner lines.
- What is an Expanded Metal? 161 Items
- An Expanded Metal (METAL,EXPANDED) is a ferrous or nonferrous metal sheet, that has been slit and expanded to form a mesh, which is used for reinforced concrete work or plaster wall construction and also for making grille vents and for such articles as trays where stiffness is needed with light weight.
- What is a Landing Mat? 55 Items
- A Landing Mat (MAT,LANDING) is a preformed section of ferrous, nonferrous, or plastic sheet material consisting of interconnecting welded bars and rods, sandwich type constructed panels, or extruded panels of a specific length and width. A section may be ribbed and/or contain a series of pierced holes of a specific diameter and spacing. Connectors on the sides and ends may be male-female, overlap-underlap, or slots and bayonet type hooks. It is designed to provide a supporting surface for aircraft landing strips, roadways, and the like. Excludes MAT, BEACHING, WOVEN WIRE.
- What is a Manhole Pulling-In Iron? 16 Items
- A Manhole Pulling-In Iron (PULLING-IN IRON,MANHOLE) is a metallic item in the form of a loop or V with offset ends, which is set in concrete or masonry walls of a manhole to provide a convenient and strong attachment for block and tackle when installing of removing electrical cables.
- STEEL BAR,REINFORCING 83 Items
- What is a Manhole Top Assembly? 15 Items
- A Manhole Top Assembly is a metallic item consisting of a FRAME, MANHOLE and a COVER, MANHOLE which completely incloses the opening.
- What is a Manhole Cover? 54 Items
- A Manhole Cover (COVER,MANHOLE) is a metallic item for mounting upon a FRAME, MANHOLE and completely closing the opening.
- What is a Manhole Frame? 13 Items
- A Manhole Frame (FRAME,MANHOLE) is a metallic item which mounts upon or in a manhole and will accommodate a COVER, MANHOLE.
- What is a Metal Line Construction Pole? 72 Items
- A Metal Line Construction Pole (POLE,LINE CONSTRUCTION,METAL) is an upright metal standard, the upper portion of which may be jointly used to carry power, telephone or other communication lines and/or mount facilities for support of these lines. It may be equipped or have the provisions for the mounting and/or support of other accessories such as street lights, control boxes, or the like.
- What is a Landing Mat Set? 23 Items
- A Landing Mat Set (MAT SET,LANDING) is a set of landing mats of various sizes with landing mat clips or integral size lock and T-bar end connectors.
- What is a Woven Wire Beaching Mat? 35 Items
- A Woven Wire Beaching Mat (MAT,BEACHING,WOVEN WIRE) is a preformed item designed specifically to provide a supporting surface for various vehicles on beaches and/or unimproved roadways. It may be woven in one piece or in sections and joined to form a specified length. It may be rolled onto a core and mounted on a skid for storage within a ship. Excludes MAT, LANDING and MAT SET, LANDING.
- What is a Structural Cellular Core Material? 384 Items
- A Structural Cellular Core Material (CORE MATERIAL,CELLULAR,STRUCTURAL) is a light durable material having a cellular core of uniform geometric shapes. It is primarily used for, but not limited to, aircraft structure, such as fuselages, control surfaces, compartments, radomes, and the like. For items with a metallic or nonmetallic facing see PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT.
- What is a Smoke Jack? 21 Items
- A Smoke Jack is a device consisting of a hood and stack usually used to exhaust stack gases of steam locomotives from roundhouses.
- What is a Surfacing Membrane? 14 Items
- A Surfacing Membrane (MEMBRANE,SURFACING) is a fabricated membrane material furnished in rolls and sewn panels. It is used as surfacing in the dustproofing and waterproofing of unpaved airfields, roads, and other areas.
- What is a Trackway Surfacing Outfit? 14 Items
- A Trackway Surfacing Outfit is a series of interlocking planks or panels with additional equipment such as a spool and anchoring attachments. It is designed to be dispensed from a truck or emplaced by hand. It is used as an aid to travel across level soft ground, slopes, beaches, dunes, ditches, and banks of inland waters; and, as a rapidly emplaced helicopter landing pad and a light aircraft landing strip.
- What is a Structural Panel? 424 Items
- A Structural Panel (PANEL,STRUCTURAL) is a flat sheet of sandwich construction, having a wood, formed plastic, or fiberglass core bonded to metallic or fiberglass facing material. It is primarily used for fabricating parts, such as floors, control surfaces, compartments, and the like. Excludes CORE MATERIAL, CELLULAR, STRUCTURAL.
- What is a Nonmetallic Grating? 95 Items
- A Nonmetallic Grating (GRATING,NONMETALLIC) is a fabricated panel which may be molded. Its rigid construction consists of equidistant parallel bars and bearing bars at right or oblique angles. It is reinforced at predetermined points and is used primarily as flooring or side walls where ventilation and light are required. It may be designed for insulation.
- What is a Parking Chock? 31 Items
- A Parking Chock (CHOCK,PARKING) is a chock which is designed to be used on a parking surface to act as a curb to restrict the movement of objects in the direction of the chock. It may have provisions for attaching it permenently to the parking surface and may be made of concrete, metal or other material. For items which are designed for temporary use and are removed when the prevention of movement of an object is no longer required see CHOCK (1), WHEEL-TRACK.
- What is a Trackway Surfacing Outfit Plate? 36 Items
- A Trackway Surfacing Outfit Plate (PLATE,TRACKWAY SURFACING OUTFIT) is a preformed, generally honeycomb-type metallic or plastic plate element which is linked to other plate elements and designed to be laid as a MAT, TRACKWAY SURFACING OUTFIT. It is used as a supporting surface for crossing rough terrain with soft ground, slopes, dunes, ditches, banks or fords of inland waters, and as a rapidly emplaced helicopter landing pad or aircraft landing strip. Excludes MAT, BEACHING, WOVEN WIRE.
- What is a Trackway Laying Mechanism Main Frame Framework? 35 Items
- A Trackway Laying Mechanism Main Frame Framework (FRAMEWORK,MAIN FRAME,TRACKWAY LAYING MECHANISM) is an item fabricated from metallic or nonferrous metal, such as shaped material, angles, channels, round bars or consisting of a welded construction. several of these articles are used to form the main frame as a basis for the LAYING MECHANISM, TRACKWAY SURFACING OUTFIT.
- What is a Trackway Carrier Framework? 42 Items
- A Trackway Carrier Framework (FRAMEWORK,TRACKWAY CARRIER) is an item fabricated from shaped material, such as angles or channels, tubes, round bars or consisting of a welded or bolted construction. The carrier for the MAT SET, TRACKWAY SURFACING OUTFIT consists of a combination of several of the aforementioned articles.
- What is a Dimensional Non-Wood Lumber? 283 Items
- A Dimensional Non-Wood Lumber (LUMBER,NON-WOOD,DIMENSIONAL) is an item fabricated from a synthetic compound and is used in dimensional wood applications as an alternative to natural wood. It is manufactured in nominal widths of twelve inches or less and has a thickness range from two inches to less than five inches with either a solid or hollow core.
- What is a Board Non-Wood Lumber? 83 Items
- A Board Non-Wood Lumber (LUMBER,NON-WOOD,BOARD) is an item fabricated from a synthetic compound and is used in board lumber applications as a natural wood alternative. It is manufactured in standard board lengths and widths with thicknesses not to exceed two inches.
- What is a Plank Non-Wood Lumber? 12 Items
- A Plank Non-Wood Lumber (LUMBER,NON-WOOD,PLANK) is an item fabricated from a synthetic compound and is used as an alternative to natural wood planks. It is manufactured in standard plank lengths and widths with thickness ranges from more than two inches to less than five inches.
- What is a Timber Non-Wood Lumber? 66 Items
- A Timber Non-Wood Lumber (LUMBER,NON-WOOD,TIMBER) is an item fabricated from a synthetic compound and is used as an alternative to natural wood timber. It has a thickness of five inches or more and can be any length or width. Includes items designed for landscaping, railroad ties, decking, or support beam applications.
- What is a Non-Wood Post? 13 Items
- A Non-Wood Post (POST,NON-WOOD) is an item fabricated from a synthetic compound and is used as an alternative to natural wood posts. It has a length less than sixteen feet and usually is round or has rounded edges. The post is used as a support to carry a verticl load.
- What is a Roofing Felt? 60 Items
- A Roofing Felt is a material composed of organic, asbestos, or glass fiber felt, saturated with bituminous compound. It is designed for use as roofing or flashing material and/or temporary general surfacing. Excludes BUILDING PAPER, VEGETABLE FIBER.
- What is an Asbestos Cement Shingle? 12 Items
- An Asbestos Cement Shingle (SHINGLE,ASBESTOS CEMENT) is an item composed of asbestos fiber and portland cement. It is either of uniform thickness or tapered in thickness from butt to head, and may be rectangular, square, or irregular in shape. It is designed for the covering of roofs and the exterior sides of buildings. Excludes asbestos cement clapboard.
- SHINGLE,ORGANIC FIBER,ASPHALT 14 Items
- What is a Roofing Metal? 131 Items
- A Roofing Metal is a relatively thin nonferrous product, smooth or corrugated in form, coated or protected on one or both sides with an asbestos and/or asphalt compound or the like. It is primarily designed for use as a permanent roofing or general surfacing material. Excludes steel sheet items.
- What is a Wire Fencing? 151 Items
- A Wire Fencing (FENCING,WIRE) is a fabricated material made by joining together individual or twisted wires, so as to form meshes or openings between wires. The meshes are held secure by twisting, or by wrapping the overlapping strands with a short piece of additional wire. Wire fencing is used with supporting members in the construction of inclosures.
- What is a Barbed Wire? 42 Items
- A Barbed Wire is single wire with barbs welded on it, or two wires twisted helically around each other, with two or four point flat, half round, or round pointed wires, known as barbs, twisted around one or both wires and spaced at equal intervals along the wire or wires.
- What is a Metal Fence Post? 172 Items
- A Metal Fence Post (POST,FENCE,METAL) is a metallic support having an angular, cylindrical, U, or T cross-sectional shape, the penetrating end of which may be formed into a point. The shank may have punched holes, slots, backbone, integral punched hooks, or other means for wire engagement. It is usually used to provide framework for erecting wire entanglements or fencing. Includes posts of this type used to support road markers and/or signs.
- What is a Metal Screw Post? 41 Items
- A Metal Screw Post (POST,SCREW,METAL) is a metallic item, round in cross section, one end of which is formed into a helical screw with a pointed tip, the shank section being formed into one or more eyes terminating in a point. It is used to support wire to provide framework for erecting wire entanglements or fencing. Excludes ANCHOR, GUY.
- What is a Concertina Barbed Wire? 34 Items
- A Concertina Barbed Wire (BARBED WIRE,CONCERTINA) is an entanglement of coiled barbed wire which can be pushed into a compact mass for transporting, and extended for use as an obstacle.
- What is a Rail End? 35 Items
- A Rail End is an item specifically designed to be used as an end fitting on rails and/or rail braces that rest on the structural supports of a fence.
- What is a Post Cap? 32 Items
- A Post Cap (CAP,POST) is an end fitting designed to be attached to the top of a fence post to prevent debris and moisture from collecting in the post. Item may have a loop top for attaching a top rail to a line post. Includes items designed for decorative railings and the like.
- What is a Fencing Arm Extension? 25 Items
- A Fencing Arm Extension (ARM EXTENSION,FENCING) is a device designed to position and/or support additional strand(s) of wire to a structure, such as a CAP, POST wall or the like. It may be designed to include an integral CAP, POST.
- What is a Fence Gate? 70 Items
- A Fence Gate (GATE,FENCE) is a movable barrier that closes or opens a passageway for easy access through a fence. Constructed of an open framework or a solid structure of wood or metal with single or double openings. May be hung from hinges attached to gate post(s) for easy swing motion or roller type for slide motion; operated manually or automatic.
- What is a Shelter Post? 49 Items
- A Shelter Post (POST,SHELTER) is wooden or metallic items specially designed to support a shelter, to adjust height, or to support a section. The item may or may not have holes, wire, rope or provisions for attaching fittings. Includes corner posts, center posts, and the like.
- What is a Concertina Barbed Tape? 38 Items
- A Concertina Barbed Tape (BARBED TAPE,CONCERTINA) is an entanglement of coiled preformed spring wire with serrated steel metal tape continuously clinched around the wire. The concertina is compressed into a compact coil for handling and extended for use as an obstacle.
- What is a Gypsum Plaster? 39 Items
- A Gypsum Plaster (PLASTER,GYPSUM) is a product of calcined, ground gypsum which may contain accelerators or retarders, as well as sand, fiber, and the like. It is used primarily for coating or forming large surfaces such as walls, ceilings, partitions, and the like. For items used for filling cracks, breaks, and indentations, see PLASTER, PATCHING, GYPSUM.
- What is a Masonry Cement? 18 Items
- A Masonry Cement (CEMENT,MASONRY) is a blended material used instead of job cement-lime mixtures to reduce the number of materials handled and to improve the uniformity of the mortar. These cements are made by combining either natural or Portland cement with fattening materials such as hydrated lime.
- What is a Portland Cement? 41 Items
- A Portland Cement (CEMENT,PORTLAND) is a finely pulverized product resulting from the calcination of an intimate artificial mixture of properly proportioned argillaceous and calcareous materials. When mixed with water, it hardens into a solid mass. It is used as an ingredient in mortar and concrete.
- What is a Crushed Stone? 35 Items
- A Crushed Stone (STONE,CRUSHED) is fragments of quarried rock obtained by crushing; most uses require screening to specified sizes. Washing may be necessary. Used as aggregate for concrete, as railroad ballast, in highway construction, sewage filter media, and the like. Specific uses are in part dependent on the chemical composition of the rock. In general, for construction purposes it consists of sound, tough, durable fragments free from too many flat, elongated, soft, or disintegrated pieces.
- What is a Hydrated Lime? 15 Items
- A Hydrated Lime (LIME,HYDRATED) is a fine white powder produced by the action of water on unslaked lime. It consists essentially of calcium hydroxide naturally associated with more or less magnesium oxide or hydroxide.
- What is a Petroleum Asphalt? 64 Items
- A Petroleum Asphalt (ASPHALT,PETROLEUM) is a brown to black bituminous residue, obtained artificially from certain petroleums, which is insoluble in water but soluble in lighter petroleum fractions. It includes items which are produced through further processing by fluxing or emulsifying, or by the addition of flux and filler, to form end products, such as cutbacks and emulsions used in road work, waterproofing, and dampproofing. It also includes roof coatings with or without pigments and/or fillers.
- FILLER,EXPANSION JOINT,BITUMINOUS 12 Items
- GRAVEL,WATER FILTER 23 Items
- What is a Construction Sand? 34 Items
- A Construction Sand (SAND,CONSTRUCTION) is a material used as an ingredient in cement or bituminous concrete, mortar, plaster, and the like. It is also used as a filler or grouting adjacent to brick, stone block, wood block pavements, or building construction. Excludes SAND, SANDBLAST and SAND, LITHOGRAPHIC GRAINING.
- SAND,WATER FILTER 29 Items
- What is a Deck Covering Rubber Latex? 12 Items
- A Deck Covering Rubber Latex is liquid synthetic rubber which is mixed with other material such as aggregate, terra cotta, and the like, to make a mixture capable of being troweled to form a latex mastic deck covering, or underlay for a latex mastic deck covering.
- What is a Deck Covering Sealing Coating? 14 Items
- A Deck Covering Sealing Coating is a nonspecific material in liquid form, which, when mixed with terrazzo mix, liquid synthetic latex, and grouting powder, makes a mixture of troweling consistency used to form a latex mastic deck covering.
- What is a Gypsum Patching Plaster? 32 Items
- A Gypsum Patching Plaster (PLASTER,PATCHING,GYPSUM) is a product whose principal ingredient is calcined, ground gypsum used for filling cracks, breaks, indentations, and the like in walls, ceilings, and other structural members. See also PLASTER, GYPSUM.
- What is a Deck And Floor Covering Surface Compound? 28 Items
- A Deck And Floor Covering Surface Compound is an item composed generally of completely apportioned aggregate and liquids (except for those which use tap water, the liquid is not included), which are mixed at the time of application to make a compound capable of being troweled to form a wearing and maintainable surface on floors and decks. See also COATING COMPOUND, NONSLIP.
- What is a Gypsum Tile? 22 Items
- A Gypsum Tile (TILE,GYPSUM) is a precast solid or hollow fireproof unit of various shapes, usually rectangular, which may be reinforced, used in construction of buildings as roof and floor decks, nonload bearing partitions, beam and girder covers, furring.
- What is a Sheet Glass? 475 Items
- A Sheet Glass (GLASS,SHEET) is clear, fire finished glass (gloss smooth) as drawn, having a slight wave across the sheet. It may be evenly processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like) (no discernible pattern) on one or both surfaces.
- What is a Plate Glass? 544 Items
- A Plate Glass (GLASS,PLATE) is glass having both surfaces ground to form parallel planes or parallel planes formed by flowing molten glass onto molten or semimolten metal. It may have an imbedded wire mesh and may be evenly processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like) (no discernible pattern), fire finished (glossy smooth), polished, or rough ground on one or both surfaces or any combination thereof.
- What is a Figured Glass? 49 Items
- A Figured Glass (GLASS,FIGURED) is glass having a figure or pattern on one or both surfaces. It may have an imbedded wire mesh and may be processed (etched, sandblasted, and the like), polished, and the like, on one or both surfaces or any combination thereof. Ribbed glass is considered to be figured glass. Corrugated glass, even if patterned, shall not be considered figured glass.
- What is a Common Building Brick? 37 Items
- A Common Building Brick (BRICK,BUILDING,COMMON) is a rectangular shaped block made from clay or shale. It is individually molded and hardened by baking or burning by fire in a kiln. Its dimensions are usually 2 1/2 inches (63.5 mm) by 4 inches (101.6 mm) by 8 inches (203.2 mm). It is principally used in masonry construction. Excludes BRICK, BUILDING, CONCRETE; and BRICK, BUILDING, SAND-LIME.
- TILE,FLOOR AND WALL,CERAMIC 328 Items
- What is a Hollow Concrete Masonry Unit? 15 Items
- A Hollow Concrete Masonry Unit (CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT,HOLLOW) is a precast concrete block, basically rectangular, with one or more cells extending vertically through the block. It is used in the construction of masonry walls.
- What is a Concrete Building Brick? 21 Items
- A Concrete Building Brick (BRICK,BUILDING,CONCRETE) is a rectangular shaped block made from a mixture of Portland cement and suitable aggregates, such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, and the like. It has dimensions approximately equal to those of the common clay brick and is used in masonry construction. Excludes BRICK, BUILDING, COMMON; and BRICK, BUILDING, SAND-LIME.
- What is a Metal Strip? 54 Items
- A Metal Strip (STRIP,METAL) is a ferrous or nonferrous product with corss-sectional dimensions limited to those established in Appendix C, FIIG A131. Includes corrugated and perforated items. For silver strips see SILVER SHEET.
- What is a Concrete Pipe? 78 Items
- A Concrete Pipe (PIPE,CONCRETE) is a hollow concrete cylinder, with or without steel reinforcement, usually used to convey liquids.
- What is a Clay Pipe Lateral? 14 Items
- A Clay Pipe Lateral (LATERAL,CLAY PIPE) is a clay pipe fitting having three connections, the branch of which is fixed at various angles other than 90 degrees (1.5705 radians) to the run, permitting lines to be taken off laterally from the main line.
- What is a Clay Pipe Elbow? 10 Items
- A Clay Pipe Elbow (ELBOW,CLAY PIPE) is a type of clay pipe fitting used to connect two sections of clay pipe and/or fittings to form an angle.
- What is a Clay Pipe? 24 Items
- A Clay Pipe (PIPE,CLAY) is a hollow cylinder fabricated from surface clay, fire clay, shale, or a mixture of these materials. It is used for the conveyance of sewage, storm water and various liquids.
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