TAXIWAYS
Pavements used for the powered ground movement of aircraft between runway systems and other airfield facilities.

TEMPER
To moisten and mix clay, plaster or mortar to a proper consistency.

Thermal Performance

TIE
Any unit of material which connects masonry to masonry or other materials. See Wall Tie.

TOOLING
Compressing and shaping the face of a mortar joint with a special tool other than a trowel.

TOOTHING
Constructing the temporary end of a wall with the end stretcher of every alternate course projecting. Projecting units are toothers.

TRADITIONAL MASONRY
Masonry in which design is based on empirical rules which control minimum thickness, lateral support requirements and height without a structural analysis.

TUCK POINTING
The filling in with fresh mortar of cut-out or defective mortar joints in masonry.

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