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What is the maximum span for a 2’ x 6’ Preliminary Design Floor Joist?
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?
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?
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?
What is the width of the sheets commonly used in Galvanized Iron Roofing?
What is the maximum thickness of Laminated Veneer Lumber?
What is the maximum thickness of Laminated Veneer Lumber?
What is the number of corrugations for 32” wide sheets in Aluminum Roofing?
What is the number of corrugations for 32” wide sheets in Aluminum Roofing?
Which type of joint is also known as an End Joint?
Which type of joint is also known as an End Joint?
What is the dimension of a standard Gypsum / Plaster Board?
What is the dimension of a standard Gypsum / Plaster Board?
What is the ideal application for Polycarbonate Corrugated roofing?
What is the ideal application for Polycarbonate Corrugated roofing?
What type of beam is used to support floor joists?
What type of beam is used to support floor joists?
What is the purpose of the calcium carbonate in Laminated Veneer Lumber?
What is the purpose of the calcium carbonate in Laminated Veneer Lumber?
What is the characteristic of the grain of laminations in Glue Laminated Timber?
What is the characteristic of the grain of laminations in Glue Laminated Timber?
What is the term for the horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof?
What is the term for the horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof?
What is the term for the triangular portion of the wall enclosing the end of a pitched roof from ridge to eaves?
What is the term for the triangular portion of the wall enclosing the end of a pitched roof from ridge to eaves?
What is the term for the inclined usually projecting edge of a sloping roof?
What is the term for the inclined usually projecting edge of a sloping roof?
What is the term for the projecting structure built out from a sloping roof and housing a vertical window or ventilating louver?
What is the term for the projecting structure built out from a sloping roof and housing a vertical window or ventilating louver?
What type of roof has only one sloping plane?
What type of roof has only one sloping plane?
What is the term for the rafter that forms the junction of the sloping sides of a hip roof?
What is the term for the rafter that forms the junction of the sloping sides of a hip roof?
What is the primary function of a ridge beam in a rafter framing system?
What is the primary function of a ridge beam in a rafter framing system?
What type of truss has a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam?
What type of truss has a vertical member extending from the apex of the inclined rafters to the tie beam?
What is the term for a non-structural horizontal member to which the upper ends of the rafters are aligned and fastened?
What is the term for a non-structural horizontal member to which the upper ends of the rafters are aligned and fastened?
What is the purpose of a collar tie in a rafter framing system?
What is the purpose of a collar tie in a rafter framing system?
What type of member in a truss extends from one end to the other, primarily to resist bending?
What type of member in a truss extends from one end to the other, primarily to resist bending?
What type of web member joins the top and bottom chords in a truss?
What type of web member joins the top and bottom chords in a truss?
What is the primary function of a footing in building construction?
What is the primary function of a footing in building construction?
What is the term for a structural member that supports the building?
What is the term for a structural member that supports the building?
Which of the following types of brick bond is a common method of arranging bricks?
Which of the following types of brick bond is a common method of arranging bricks?
What is the primary purpose of masonry ties in a masonry wall?
What is the primary purpose of masonry ties in a masonry wall?
Which of the following types of concrete blocks is suitable for use below grade?
Which of the following types of concrete blocks is suitable for use below grade?
What is the term for the process of removing moisture from surfaces and coatings by using air?
What is the term for the process of removing moisture from surfaces and coatings by using air?
Which of the following is a common classification of wood?
Which of the following is a common classification of wood?
What is the primary purpose of a lintel in a building?
What is the primary purpose of a lintel in a building?
Which of the following types of wood is known for its hardness and durability?
Which of the following types of wood is known for its hardness and durability?
What is the primary purpose of cement in concrete?
What is the primary purpose of cement in concrete?
Which of the following materials is known for its high compressive strength?
Which of the following materials is known for its high compressive strength?
