Vertical Structures

Question 1

What do the Building layout prepare the site for?

Answer 1

The foundation which must be planned and completed for each building to be constructed

Question 2

Reference points much be located at:

Answer 2

permanent locations and outside the limits of construction

Question 3

Specific points (such as a corner of a building) will be set:

Answer 3

a measured distance from the reference point

Question 4

What are the two methods of squaring building lines?

Answer 4

6, ,8, 10 Method and Diagonal Method

Question 5

What are batter boards? and where are they located?

Answer 5

tool used to reestablish the corners as needed, typically 3-4 feet away from construction site

Question 6

What is a frost line?

Answer 6

the max depth below the ground surface at which soil freezes during winter

Question 7

What ar ethe two main purposes of deep foundation systems?

Answer 7

Carry loads to the pile foundation and brace the pile foundation

Question 8

Wood Foundations are installed when?

Answer 8

In nearly any condition of temperature and precipitation

Question 9

Wood Foundation must be what type of lumber?

Answer 9

Treated

Question 10

Slab foundations are used for what?

Answer 10

Tank pads and maintenance facilities where heavy loads are placed on the perimeter of the slab

Question 10

Wall foundations are used when:

Answer 10

heavy loads are to be carried or earth has low supporting strength (concrete, rock, brick or cut stone with footing at the bottom)

Question 11

Plywood grades:

Answer 11

A - smooth, paintable
B - slightly repair
C - Knotty
D - structural use

Question 12

What are the three types of composition panels?

Answer 12

Oriented-Strand Board, Wafer Board, Particle Board

Question 13

What nail is used for straight nailing 1” thick lumber, and toe-nailing 2” thick lumber?

Answer 13

8d

Question 14

What size nail is utilized for straight nailing 2” thick lumber?

Answer 14

16d

Question 15

What are trusses used for?

Answer 15

Large spans to give wide, unobstructed floor space

Question 16

Ventilation on wood frame constructions is key because:

Answer 16

it eliminated moisture, reduces heat build-up and saves energy

Question 17

4 types of vents:

Answer 17

Ridge, Rectangular, Soffit, Gable

Question 18

High Strength bolts have ______ ______ on the head.

Answer 18

Distinctive marks

Question 19

With a metal frame building construction, building erection starts where?

Answer 19

The middle and uses temporary bracing to build out

Question 20

What are the three types of fasteners for sheeting a metal frame?

Answer 20

Self taping, self drilling, pop rivet

Question 21

Masonry Modular design is based on:

Answer 21

4” Cubes

Question 22

What are the MMD dimensions?

Answer 22

8” or 16” horizontally, and 8” vertically

Question 23

What types of blocks are used?

Answer 23

Full and half size blocks

Question 24

Masonry Construction Mortar must be used with in _____ hours of mixing.

Answer 24

2.5

Question 25

Mortar types:

Answer 25

M - High strength S - Medium to high strength N - Medium strength O - Low strength

Question 26

What are the two grades of CMU?

Answer 26

N - Below or above ground S - Above ground only

Question 27

z shaped tie bars at a right angle spaced no more then 4' apart, with CMU laying

Answer 27

Bearing walls

Question 28

metal lath across joints every other course, with CMU laying

Answer 28

non-bearing walls

Question 29

used only at corners, control joints used at all other points, with CMU laying

Answer 29

masonry bond

Question 30

What is the standard thickness of a mortar joint for concrete masonry units?

Answer 30

3/8"

Question 31

protects sheathing from moisture both before and after shingles are laid, in roofing

Answer 31

Underlayment

Question 32

Allows efficient water-shedding at the roof edges and along the eaves and rake, in roofing

Answer 32

Drip Edge

Question 32

What maintains a water tight roof?

Answer 32

Flashing

Question 33

What is inverted to provide wearing surface under first row of shingles?

Answer 33

Starter Course

Question 34

What is snapped at 5" increments to keep shingles running straight?

Answer 34

Chalk line

Question 35

What is done 6 per shingle and places just below the factory applied adhesive strip?

Answer 35

Roofing Nails

Question 36

How much is corrugated metal overlapped to prevent wind from blowing rain under the joint?

Answer 36

1.5 corrugation

Question 37

What is the purpose of inverting the Starter Course when installing 3-tab asphalt shingles?

Answer 37

to provide a wearing surface under the first row

Question 38

On construction prints, what are specifications?

Answer 38

notations explaining construction methods or specifications for materials which are not indicated by symbol

Question 39

On construction prints, what are notes?

Answer 39

May list allowable substitution, special provisions for certain locations, etc. Must always be read before beginning construction

Question 40

What is the principle source of information for supervisors? includes plans, elevations, sections and detail views

Answer 40

Working Drawings

Question 41

What indicated the type and location of doors, windows and other features?

Answer 41

Architectural Symbols

Question 42

What are vertical projections showing the front, rear, or side view of a building?

Answer 42

Elevations

Question 43

What are cross sectional views of a building which cut through all openings regardless of height from the floor?

Answer 43

Floor Plans

Question 44

What gives a top view of foundations walls or footings, showing locations?

Answer 44

Foundation Plan

Question 45

What gives a plan view of girders, joists, etc. with the size and spacing included?

Answer 45

Floor Framing Plan

Question 46

What shows sizes and arrangement of rafters, ridge pieces, purlins and other structural members?

Answer 46

Roof Framing Plan

Question 47

What shows information on studs, plates, corner posts, bracing sills and girts? Also depicts door and window framing

Answer 47

Wall Framing Plan

Question 48

What shows how a structure looks when cut vertically by a cutting plane?

Answer 48

Section

Question 49

What are large scale drawings that do not appear on the plans, elevations or sections?

Answer 49

Details

Question 50

What is the list of materials needed to complete a structure?

Answer 50

Bill of Materials

Question 51

What is the list of all parts of structure as depicted on drawings and in specifications?

Answer 51

Materials Takeoff List