byssinosis in Medicine. byssinosis bysÂ·siÂ·noÂ·sis (bÄ­s'Ä­-nÅ'sÄ­s) n. A form of pneumoconiosis that affects cotton, flax, and hemp workers and is characterized by symptoms, such as wheezing, that are most severe at the beginning of each work week. Also called brown lung disease.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Material take off (MTO) is a term used in engineering and construction, and refers to a list of materials with quantities and types (such as specific grades of steel) that are required to build a designed structure or item.
Staightedges are used to strikeoff or screed the concrete. This process removes excess concrete and brings the top surface of the concrete to proper grade. This step in the finishing operation is the most important in producing a true plane surface and takes place immediately after the spreading of the concrete.his process removes excess concrete and brings the top surface of the concrete to proper grade. This step in the finishing operation is the most important in producing a true plane surface and takes place immediately after the spreading of the concrete.