conducto de obra

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Spanish term or phrase: conducto de obra

This afternoon I was asked by a group of A/C & electrical engineers how one should translate this term
**conducto de obra**
into English. Good question! They wee referring to non metallic ducts/ shafts to be built with some sort of building materials, such as brickwork or gypsum boards… Does anyone know if there is a directly equivalent expression in English?

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Summary of answers provided

[duct] chase

Christian [email protected]

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works conduit

neilmac

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1 hr confidence:

[duct] chase

Explanation:
Absolutely sure (I am an architect).

Can also be a [pipe] chase.

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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-10-29 15:04:10 GMT)
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https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=duct chase

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Note added at 15 hrs (2015-10-29 15:13:54 GMT)
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At least in the US, I doubt it would be legal to convey air without a duct of some kind, except in single family homes (my chimney). Probably the same with bare electrical wires. The chases serve an aesthetic purpose (less ugly than exposed ducts, pipes or electrical conduits), and also protect such components from damage.
There may be a different word used in other English-speaking countries. Please see the link I just added.

Christian [email protected]
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Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you Christian. Whilst in no way doubting your technical, nay professional, knowledge, I understand that a chase is really a shaft built to enclose a duct or pipe(s). What I (think I) was asked about was a word to describe a shaft that is just that, made of bricks, or similar, built to obviate the need for further duct/pipework. Or did I completely get the wrong end of the stick? Would that be a chase too? Is this word used on both sides of the Atlantic?

Asker: Thank you again Christian. I obviously (?) looked at Google and followed up as many of the hits I got to see if ‘chase’, which was a new word for me ,was the right one. I then checked with one of the engineers in question: Me: I am in the process of enquiring on an international translators' website about the English language equivalent for 'conducto sin obra'. I am afraid I shall have to ask you for clarification: I had understood yesterday that such a 'conducto' did away with the need to have a metal, or similar, duct/pipe fitted inside it. The 'conducto' carried the air itself, without any further refinements- (presumably it is cheaper?) Is this the case, or does the 'conducto de obra' you are talking about contain a duct/pipe(s) in its interior? One response I have received so far is the word 'chase' as in 'duct chase' or 'pipe chase'. However, further research suggests that a chase is the structure built to enclose a duct or pipe(s). So, I am not sure. Any further explanations to help me out? Yours Engineer: Yes to the first question. You understood correctly. Cheapness can be one reason but not the principal one. It is more indicated when the installation of an inside duct is very difficult or, more often, when its size is makes it not possible with metal sheet. Is the case. No other conduct, nor installation, is inside it. The meaning of chase that we use is the one you point. Thank you

12 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

works conduit

Explanation:
con·duit (kŏn′do͞o-ĭt, -dĭt)
n.
1. A pipe or channel for conveying fluids, such as water.
2. A tube or duct for enclosing electric wires or cable.

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Note added at 12 hrs (2015-10-29 11:39:21 GMT)
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NB: I've never heard of "chase" used this way myself.

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Note added at 19 hrs (2015-10-29 18:49:06 GMT)
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NB: "Conduit" does not only refer to water and electricity.

https://www.google.es/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&es...

Reference: http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=25...

neilmac
Spain
Local time: 04:36
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English
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