35 Questions
What is the maximum span for a 2’ x 6’ Preliminary Design Floor Joist?
9’
What is the primary material used in Fiber Cement Board?
Portland cement
What is the minimum size of a wood post for an Individual Block Footing?
4” x 4”
What is the width of the sheets commonly used in Galvanized Iron Roofing?
32”
What is the maximum thickness of Laminated Veneer Lumber?
36mm
What is the number of corrugations for 32” wide sheets in Aluminum Roofing?
12
Which type of joint is also known as an End Joint?
Butt Joint
What is the dimension of a standard Gypsum / Plaster Board?
4'x8'
What is the ideal application for Polycarbonate Corrugated roofing?
Greenhouses and outdoor sheds
What type of beam is used to support floor joists?
Solid/Spaced Girder
What is the purpose of the calcium carbonate in Laminated Veneer Lumber?
To add bulk to the product
What is the characteristic of the grain of laminations in Glue Laminated Timber?
It runs parallel with the length of the members
What is the term for the horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof?
Ridge
What is the term for the triangular portion of the wall enclosing the end of a pitched roof from ridge to eaves?
Gable
What is the term for the inclined usually projecting edge of a sloping roof?
Rake
What is the term for the projecting structure built out from a sloping roof and housing a vertical window or ventilating louver?
Dormers
What type of roof has only one sloping plane?
Shed Roof
What is the term for the rafter that forms the junction of the sloping sides of a hip roof?
Hip Rafter
What is the primary function of a ridge beam in a rafter framing system?
To provide structural support to the upper ends of rafters
What type of truss has a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam?
King-post truss
What is the term for a non-structural horizontal member to which the upper ends of the rafters are aligned and fastened?
Ridge board
What is the purpose of a collar tie in a rafter framing system?
To unite two opposing rafters at a point below the ridge
What type of member in a truss extends from one end to the other, primarily to resist bending?
Chord
What type of web member joins the top and bottom chords in a truss?
Diagonal web member
What is the primary function of a footing in building construction?
To transfer load to the ground
What is the term for a structural member that supports the building?
Column
Which of the following types of brick bond is a common method of arranging bricks?
Stretcher bond
What is the primary purpose of masonry ties in a masonry wall?
To provide structural support
Which of the following types of concrete blocks is suitable for use below grade?
Type M
What is the term for the process of removing moisture from surfaces and coatings by using air?
Air drying
Which of the following is a common classification of wood?
Hardwood and Softwood
What is the primary purpose of a lintel in a building?
To hold the window in place
Which of the following types of wood is known for its hardness and durability?
Teak
What is the primary purpose of cement in concrete?
To hold the aggregate together
Which of the following materials is known for its high compressive strength?
Granite
Test your knowledge of building technology, including the different parts of a building's structure, such as the superstructure and substructure, and the role of footings, beams, and columns. Learn about the different types of foundations and how they support the building.
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