30 Questions
What is the term for a horizontal window located above a door?
Transom
What is the purpose of a louver?
To allow ventilation while maintaining privacy
What is the minimum height of a door?
1.8 m
What is a pre-assembled unit that includes the door slab, jambs, hardware, and weather stripping?
Door set
What is the term for a decorative molding surrounding the door casing?
Architrave
What is the purpose of a door sweep?
To improve weather sealing and prevent drafts
What is the primary function of louvered windows?
To provide ventilation and light
What is the typical inclination of louvers in louvered windows?
45° sloping downward to the outside
What is the advantage of Venetian shutters over louvered windows?
They can be opened or closed
What is the primary material used in metal windows?
Mild steel
Why is a clearance left between the window frame and the wall opening?
To prevent structural loads on the frame
What is a characteristic feature of bay windows?
They project outward from the external walls
What is the primary purpose of simplex hinges in sash windows?
To allow the window to be opened for escape or cleaning
What is the primary function of spring balances in modern double-hung sash windows?
To support the sashes
What is the characteristic of sliding windows or sliders?
They have two or more sashes that overlap slightly but slide horizontally
What is the maximum amount of ventilation offered by casement windows?
The maximum amount of ventilation
What is the purpose of mullion and transom in a casement window frame?
To divide the frame into additional vertical and horizontal members
What is the primary function of a door?
To provide access and connect different parts of a building
Why are the glass panels cut 1.5-3.0 mm smaller in size than the panel size in a glazed window?
To permit movement of sash bars
Where should a door be located in a room?
Near the corner of the room, nearly 20 cm from the corner
What is the purpose of a door frame?
To support the door's structural integrity
What is the benefit of having a door in a room?
It admits ventilation and light into the room
What type of door can be classified as an exterior door?
A door that connects the interior of a building to the outside
What is the primary reason to keep the number of doors in a building low?
To minimize the use of circulation space
What is the primary purpose of clerestory windows?
To permit light and ventilation to a room
What is the distinctive feature of awning windows?
They are hinged at the top and open outward
Where are dormer windows and gable windows typically located?
At the dormer end and gable end of the sloping roof
What is the purpose of the shutters in clerestory windows?
To exclude rain water
What is the characteristic of a multi-panel window?
It has at least three panels set at different angles
What is the advantage of corner windows?
They admit light and air from two directions
This quiz covers the basics of doors and windows in building construction, including their types, materials, and functions. Learn about the different aspects of doors and windows, from their location and size to their frames and materials.
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