Concrete Designs Inc.
Definition of some Common Terms & Symbols
Used in Product Identification
               September 2009
Moldings
C Corner M 13 S 23-5/8
CF Corner frame type of molding type of length of
DS Double sided product design molding design in inches
M Molding
Rad. Radius-numbers specify the radius dimension in inches
R Return on one end (sometimes followed by L(left) or R(right) to designate the return side
RD Double return with length in inches following
S Stretcher-usually followed by the casting length in inches
SI Sill
ST Stair tread
T Terminal-usually followed by the casting length in inches
TD Double terminal
PV Paver
Columns
CL Column shaft CTS Column, Tuscan style, stackable components
CT Column, Tuscan style PL Plinth, base
Balustrade
BL Baluster Pier Shaft portion of end and corner pier elements often used with balutrade
Blad Baluster adaptor to add height or accommodate for stair cuts PC Pier Cap
Windows
AW Quatrefoil Frame  
MW Molding in the same profile as the window
OW Oval Window
Other
CB Corbel J An ornate component typically used in a specialty assembly
CHC Chimney Cap K Keystone
F Finial O Ornament element
FP Fireplace component not typically used in other applications Q Quoin
Landscape Products
B Bench PVbn C Bull Nosed (rounded) Edged Paver on two touching edges of casting to form corner element
C Container PVbn S Bull Nosed (rounded) Edged Paver on one edge of casting
CAR Ash Receptacle PVbn D Bull Nosed (rounded) Edge Paver with detail on opposite sides of casting
CH Trash Receptacle RL Rain Leader
CN Waterspout SB Splash Block
FTN Fountain Coping SS Stepping Stone
PV Field Paver
GFRC or G Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (typically found at the beginning of the nomenclature)
Additional Symbols
<BZ> Without base i Inside (measurement taken to the inside point)
<PL> Without plinth o  Outside (measurement taken to the outside point)
cf Corrugated fastener wall tie oc On center 
Ch Chamfer edge(often followed by the number of bevelled edges) Rad.n An intrados curve, concave 
D Refers to a diameter measurement Rad.t An extrados curve, convex 
dp Drip slot edge Sp Spiral detail
DS Double sided detailing Sq Square
F  Fiber rebar  ti Threaded insert
ft Float trowel v Volute detail
half A casting which is 1/2 of a shape, thus, 2 such castings are required to make a whole Wp Weld plate
H  Hole  (often followed by the dimension of the hole or the spacing between holes) Wh Weep hole
// Separates lower and upper plane dimensions X Extender piece
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