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Safety Officer Chapter 5-4 Complete

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What type of load is imposed through the centroid of another object?

Tensile load
Shear load
Bending load
Axial load (correct)

In balloon framing, where are floors typically placed?

On the foundation
On cantilever beams
On a ribbon board that hangs on the interior surface of continuous wood studs (correct)
On the roof beams

What structural element transfers loads perpendicularly to the imposed load?

Column
Cantilever beam
Beam (correct)
Continuous beam

Which zone is more specific and exposed to trauma, debris, and/or thrust in case of a building collapse?

Collapse zone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of false work in building construction?

To support incomplete structural elements temporarily (A) Signup and view all the answers

In construction, what is the main function of a lintel?

To span an opening in a load-bearing masonry wall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a spreader in construction?

To hold bricks or blocks together (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does platform framing differ from traditional construction methods?

Platform framing involves building floors first, then walls, whereas traditional methods build walls first. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes live load from other types of loads in a building?

Live load represents any transient weight other than the building itself. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a structural context, what is the significance of ductility?

Ductility indicates a material's resistance to bending and stretching. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a truss play in structural engineering?

Trusses serve as geometric shapes to transfer loads like a beam. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common function of rakers in construction?

Rakers primarily act as columns but also absorb some beam forces. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Spalling' in construction refers to which of the following phenomena?

'Spalling' is the loss of concrete material due to exposure to excessive heat. (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Hybrid buildings' are characterized by what distinguishing feature?

'Hybrid buildings' combine elements from multiple NFPA 220 types or do not fit traditional classifications. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does tension differ from shear forces in materials?

Tension involves forces that tear materials apart, while shear forces slide material layers past each other. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes partial collapse from general collapse of a building?

Partial collapse allows for some residual strength after failure of a component, while general collapse leads to complete failure. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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