Chapter 3 Building Construction

Question 0

What is cement made of?

Answer 0

Mixture of portland cement, water, and aggregates

Question 1

Building Codes, Fire Codes, and Plumbing and Electrical Codes are all forms of what?

Answer 1

Construction Regulations

Question 2

At what temperature does structural steel fail?

Answer 2

1000 - 1100 degrees F

Question 3

What temperature does cold-drawn steel fail?

Answer 3

800 degrees F

Question 4

Construction of cables used to brace failing buildings or as tendons in tensioned concrete

Answer 4

Cold-drawn steel

-used in post and pre tension concrete

Question 5

What is a fireproofing agent for steel?

Answer 5

Asbestos

Question 6

What are some forms of “alternative” organic materials used in construction?

Answer 6

Straw, bamboo, mushroom fiber