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?

    <p>Collapse zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of false work in building construction?

    <p>To support incomplete structural elements temporarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To span an opening in a load-bearing masonry wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a spreader in construction?

    <p>To hold bricks or blocks together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does platform framing differ from traditional construction methods?

    <p>Platform framing involves building floors first, then walls, whereas traditional methods build walls first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Live load represents any transient weight other than the building itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ductility indicates a material's resistance to bending and stretching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a truss play in structural engineering?

    <p>Trusses serve as geometric shapes to transfer loads like a beam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common function of rakers in construction?

    <p><em>Rakers</em> primarily act as columns but also absorb some beam forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Spalling' is the loss of concrete material due to exposure to excessive heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hybrid buildings' are characterized by what distinguishing feature?

    <p>'Hybrid buildings' combine elements from multiple NFPA 220 types or do not fit traditional classifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does tension differ from shear forces in materials?

    <p>Tension involves forces that tear materials apart, while shear forces slide material layers past each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes partial collapse from general collapse of a building?

    <p>Partial collapse allows for some residual strength after failure of a component, while general collapse leads to complete failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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