For construction, it is important that there is mutual understanding between different people. And for this it is necessary to use the same terminological base. In the framework of this article, we will try to clarify this issue.
What is a butt?
This word has multiple meanings. In general, an end is a transverse face of an object that has an extended shape. To imagine what we are talking about, think of a cuboid or a cylinder. If we consider the first figure, then in it the butt is the smallest face in terms of area. If a material that has a directional structure is used as a parallelepiped, then the end is considered to be a plane that is perpendicular to the direction of the material structure. As a practical example, wood is suitable, in which the fibers are elongated in the direction of growth. The situation is different in cylinders. In them, the end is a part that is in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. It has the shape of a circle. This word can also be used in the meaning of “log end”, when it is necessary to point out to another person the features of construction work.
End in buildings
There is also a separate understanding regarding buildings. So, when they talk about buildings, in this case, the end is the narrow side of the building, which is not a facade. Whenthere is a gable roof, then it can also be called a gable. Where the front side and the end coincide, this term is undesirable. As an example, the names of such buildings are suitable: the acropolis, the Bolshoi Theater, the arena. Hopefully, now it is clear why there is such a rule in the construction area.
Bridge
There is also another usage context. In it, the butt is a wooden tile that is used to create pavements. By them is meant a hard road surface. It can be done in the form of laying wooden planks to create comfortable conditions for the movement of pedestrians (which is quite popular) or to overcome traffic problem areas where the laying of a permanent surface such as asph alt or gravel has not been carried out. About the use of this material in a similar way, there are memories of the annals of the times of Kievan Rus.
Conclusion
As you can see, butt is a pretty popular and versatile word. It can be used not only in the field of construction, but also in other areas of human life.
