Building Technology 2: Building and Structures
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What is the maximum span for a 2’ x 6’ Preliminary Design Floor Joist?

  • 9’ (correct)
  • 12’
  • 10’
  • 11’

    • What is the primary material used in Fiber Cement Board?

  • Veneer fiber
  • Mineralized cellulose fibers
  • Calcium carbonate
  • Portland cement (correct)

    • What is the minimum size of a wood post for an Individual Block Footing?

  • 6” x 6”
  • 5” x 5”
  • 3” x 3”
  • 4” x 4” (correct)

    • What is the width of the sheets commonly used in Galvanized Iron Roofing?

    <p>32”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum thickness of Laminated Veneer Lumber?

    <p>36mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of corrugations for 32” wide sheets in Aluminum Roofing?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint is also known as an End Joint?

    <p>Butt Joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dimension of a standard Gypsum / Plaster Board?

    <p>4'x8'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal application for Polycarbonate Corrugated roofing?

    <p>Greenhouses and outdoor sheds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of beam is used to support floor joists?

    <p>Solid/Spaced Girder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the calcium carbonate in Laminated Veneer Lumber?

    <p>To add bulk to the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the grain of laminations in Glue Laminated Timber?

    <p>It runs parallel with the length of the members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof?

    <p>Ridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the triangular portion of the wall enclosing the end of a pitched roof from ridge to eaves?

    <p>Gable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inclined usually projecting edge of a sloping roof?

    <p>Rake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the projecting structure built out from a sloping roof and housing a vertical window or ventilating louver?

    <p>Dormers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of roof has only one sloping plane?

    <p>Shed Roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the rafter that forms the junction of the sloping sides of a hip roof?

    <p>Hip Rafter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a ridge beam in a rafter framing system?

    <p>To provide structural support to the upper ends of rafters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of truss has a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam?

    <p>King-post truss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a non-structural horizontal member to which the upper ends of the rafters are aligned and fastened?

    <p>Ridge board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a collar tie in a rafter framing system?

    <p>To unite two opposing rafters at a point below the ridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of member in a truss extends from one end to the other, primarily to resist bending?

    <p>Chord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of web member joins the top and bottom chords in a truss?

    <p>Diagonal web member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a footing in building construction?

    <p>To transfer load to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a structural member that supports the building?

    <p>Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of brick bond is a common method of arranging bricks?

    <p>Stretcher bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of masonry ties in a masonry wall?

    <p>To provide structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of concrete blocks is suitable for use below grade?

    <p>Type M</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of removing moisture from surfaces and coatings by using air?

    <p>Air drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common classification of wood?

    <p>Hardwood and Softwood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a lintel in a building?

    <p>To hold the window in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of wood is known for its hardness and durability?

    <p>Teak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cement in concrete?

    <p>To hold the aggregate together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is known for its high compressive strength?

    <p>Granite</p> Signup and view all the answers

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