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What is the function of a Sanitary P-Trap?
What is the function of a Sanitary P-Trap?
- To change the direction of flow between two pipes
- To trap debris from draining sink water (correct)
- To access drain pipes for clearing clogs
- To join two straight pieces of pipe
In plumbing fittings, what is the purpose of an Elbow with thread 3/4" x 1/2"?
In plumbing fittings, what is the purpose of an Elbow with thread 3/4" x 1/2"?
- To connect pipe to pipe and pipe to fitting
- To provide a convenient place to access drain pipes (correct)
- To join two straight pieces of pipe
- To change the angle or direction of the pipe run
What is the primary role of a Sanitary Cleanout fitting?
What is the primary role of a Sanitary Cleanout fitting?
- To provide access for clearing clogs in the plumbing system (correct)
- To join two straight pieces of pipe
- To trap debris from draining sink water
- To change the direction of flow between two pipes
Which fitting is commonly used to change the angle or direction of the pipe run?
Which fitting is commonly used to change the angle or direction of the pipe run?
What is the characteristic function of a Sanitary Tee fitting?
What is the characteristic function of a Sanitary Tee fitting?
What is the primary function of a Tee with thread 1/2" in plumbing fittings?
What is the primary function of a Tee with thread 1/2" in plumbing fittings?
Which fitting prevents sewer gases from passing into a home?
Which fitting prevents sewer gases from passing into a home?
What is the main role of a Tee fitting in plumbing?
What is the main role of a Tee fitting in plumbing?
Which fitting is designed to change the direction of flow between three pipes?
Which fitting is designed to change the direction of flow between three pipes?
What is the function of a Sanitary Coupling in plumbing fittings?
What is the function of a Sanitary Coupling in plumbing fittings?
Study Notes
Specifications
- Part of the contract documents that describes the technical nature of materials, standards, and quality of execution of the work to be placed under contract.
- Types of specifications:
- Performance specification: stipulates how a particular component or system must perform without giving the means to achieve the results.
- Descriptive specification: stipulates the exact quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished and how they are to be assembled in a construction.
- Reference specification: refers to a standard specification to indicate the properties desired in a material or component and the methods of testing required to substantiate performance.
- Proprietary specification: stipulates the use of specific products, systems, or processes without provision for substitution.
Uniform System (MasterFormat)
- Developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) for coordinating specifications, filing of technical data and product literature, and construction cost accounting.
- Organized into 16 divisions based on an interrelationship of material, trade, or function:
- 1: General Requirements
- 2: Site Work
- 3: Concrete
- 4: Masonry
- 5: Metals
- 6: Wood and Plastics
- 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection
- 8: Doors and Windows
- 9: Finishes
- 10: Specialties
- 11: Equipment
- 12: Furnishings
- 13: Special Construction
- 14: Conveying Systems
- 15: Mechanical
- 16: Electrical
Three-Part Section Format
- Part 1: General
- Scope, description of systems, requirements of regulatory agencies, qualifications, submittals, mock-up production handling, environmental conditions, protection, operating instructions, extra stock, alternates, measurement and payment.
- Part 2: Products
- Details of the quality of items required for the project, including materials, mixes, equipment, fabrication, and source quality control.
- Part 3: Execution
- Describes the quality of items required for the project, including conditions of surfaces, preparation, installation, field of quality control, adjusting, patching, cleaning, and schedules.
Estimation and Calculation
- Formula for calculating volume: V = length x width x height
- Examples of calculation problems:
- Estimating the quantity of cement, sand, and gravel needed for a footing.
- Finding the volume of excavation and backfill for a column footing.
Architectural Material and Finishes
- Masonry works:
- CHB (thickness) - 4", 6", 8"
- CHB (dimension) - 20cm x 40cm
- 12.5 pieces of CHB per 1 square meter
- Floor and ceiling finishes:
- Flooring: commercial sizes of tiles (e.g. 12 x 12 inches, 16 x 16 inches, 18 x 18 inches, 24 x 24 inches)
- Ceiling: ceiling board sizes (e.g. 2400-3000 mm in length, 900-1200 mm in width)
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Test your knowledge on the specifications in contract documents for Building Technology 4. Learn about performance specifications and descriptive specifications in this quiz.
