Building Construction Chapters 8-10 Quiz

A structural member designed to support transverse loads primarily resting on supports at its ends.

A type of beam supporting multiple smaller beams.

A beam supported at both ends, free to rotate, without any restraints.

A fixed or rigid connection that restricts movement at the support.

A beam supported at more than two points, allowing for continuous distribution of load.

A special type of beam with two spans, potentially with restraints at the ends. It's similar to a continuous beam but with a specific configuration.

A beam supported at one end, with the other end projecting outwards.

A special type of beam formed by combining a slab and a beam, where the slab acts as the flange and the beam acts as the web.

A temporary horizontal wood brace supporting the bars before column form installation, ensuring stability and alignment.

Checking the column reinforcement's vertical position and installing the form's sides to ensure correct alignment.

Installing accessories such as downspouts, conduits, and plumbing before the finalization of the column forms.

Securing the wider form cover using charcoal marks and nails to guide proper size and alignment of the column form.

A method where the wall footing is constructed first, followed by wall reinforcement and block laying. The column reinforcement is left vacant, and the column is poured later.

Installing necessary pipes for accessories in the designated column space before pouring the column concrete mix.

Cleaning the column space from debris followed by thorough washing before installing the column forms.

A method where columns and walls are poured simultaneously, improving structural bonding and eliminating the need for horizontal dowels. The column is supported by the surrounding walls, making the process easier, faster, and more economical.

The force that tries to compress or squeeze a material, making it shorter.

The force that tries to stretch or pull a material, making it longer.

The force that tries to slide or shear a material, causing it to deform.

The force that tries to twist a material, causing it to rotate.

The weight of the structure itself, which is always present and cannot be removed.

The weight of people, furniture, and other items that may or may not be present in the structure.

Forces caused by wind, rain, snow, earthquakes, and temperature changes.

A force that tends to cause rotation about a specific point or axis.

A lightweight structure used to support floors and panels between main supports.

The most economical way to cover a building with a wide span.

Different types of roof trusses include King post, Simple Fink, Fink, Howe, Pratt, Fan, Single-span Fink, Clipped, Rigid frame open-web clear span, Rigid frame clear span, Single span slope beam, and Continuous Beam.

A beam placed on top of rafters or the top chord of a truss, transferring the roof load to the truss at panel pints.

The portion of the roof between two adjacent joints of the upper chord.

A steel bar attached to the center or endpoints of the purlin span to prevent sagging.

A type of welding where the weld metal and base metal fuse together, achieving full penetration.

A type of joint where two pieces of metal are joined end to end.

A metal fastener used to join two or more pieces of material together by deforming its shank to form a head. It is often used in structural applications where a permanent connection is required.

A fastener used to connect two or more pieces of material together with a screw thread. It is often used in applications where a reusable connection is required.

The process of heating a rivet to a specific temperature to make it malleable and ready for installation.

The process of aligning the holes in two or more pieces of material before installing rivets.

A tool used to apply pressure to the rivet head, drawing the connected materials tightly together during the riveting process.

The process of using a power riveter that delivers rapid blows to deform the shank of a rivet and form the head.

The diameter of a rivet, which is determined by the application and material thickness.

The strength that a rivet can transfer across the joint it connects, influenced by its size and material properties.

A method of reinforcing beams where straight bars are used instead of bent bars. It involves placing extra straight bars at the top and bottom of the beam to resist bending forces. This method is simpler but less effective in resisting tension and shear stresses.

In beams reinforced using No Bent Bars method, additional straight bars are extended at the top of the beam beyond the support, typically to a distance of 1/3 of the beam span length. These bars help distribute loads more evenly.

In the No Bent Bars method, additional straight bars are placed at the bottom center of the beam span, where positive bending moments occur. These bars resist the upward forces.

The distance between main reinforcing bars in a beam should be at least 2.5 cm or 1 1/3 times the largest gravel size used in the concrete mix. This spacing allows for proper concrete flow and prevents overcrowding of bars.

When using multiple layers of reinforcing bars in a beam, the clear distance between layers should be at least 3 cm. This allows for proper concrete placement and prevents bonding issues between layers.

Splicing of reinforcement bars, connecting two bars together, is permitted in some cases according to ACI Code. However, it should only be done according to design plans or with approval from the engineer.

Lap splicing, a common method of connecting bars, is not allowed for bars larger than No. 11 or 35 mm in diameter. This restriction is due to the limitations of lap splicing in handling larger bars.

ACI Code outlines specific requirements for hooks and bends in reinforcing bars, which are crucial for securing bars within the concrete. These requirements ensure proper anchorage and load transfer.