Building System Design and Purpose
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What is the primary purpose of building?

  • To increase the value of surrounding land
  • To showcase architectural designs
  • To provide a location for recreational activities
  • To provide shelter for the performance of human activities (correct)

What is the measure of the resistance of a material to deformation under load?

  • Stiffness
  • Strength
  • Elastic modulus (correct)
  • Density

What is the force that a building's structure must work against?

  • Gravity (correct)
  • Wind
  • Flooding
  • Earthquakes

What is the name of the truss commonly used in buildings and named after an inventor?

<p>The Pratt Truss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the elastic modulus of structural steel?

<p>2,100,000 kg per sq.cm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of the instructor's grading system for Major Exam?

<p>40% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative stiffness of the material compared to aluminum?

<p>3 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tools according to the text?

<p>To extend the hand thereby increasing its speed, power and accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third factor that affects the advantages of using tools?

<p>Tools and equipment of good quality and standard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tool used to guide a pencil or scriber in making a straight line?

<p>Straight Edge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many functional groups are tools categorized into according to the text?

<p>6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tool sometimes called a Trying Square?

<p>Square (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Draw Knife?

<p>A large sharp edge blade with handles at each end (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plane is used for finishing work?

<p>Smooth Plane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight range of a Claw Hammer recommended for framing work?

<p>450-560 grams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Wrench?

<p>To tighten or loosen bolts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Float is used for smoothing out surfaces?

<p>Bull Float (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Portable Electric Saber Saw?

<p>A power driven reciprocating cutting tool (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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