HR BUILDING OVERVIEWS 51-56

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Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?

  • Lightweight materials used for construction
  • Integrated fire protection systems
  • Steel framework construction
  • Extremely heavy load-bearing exterior walls (correct)

What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?

  • Cast iron facades
  • Steel framework construction
  • Unprotected vertical openings
  • Wooden floors (correct)

Which type of high-rise building was constructed from the 1860s-1920s?

  • Third Generation High-Rises
  • Fourth Generation High-Rises
  • Second Generation High-Rises
  • First Generation High-Rises (correct)

What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?

<p>Brick or stone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a common feature of first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?

<p>Unprotected stairwells and elevators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Hayden Building, completed in 1901, is an example of a:

<p>First Generation High-Rise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?

<p>Six feet thick walls at the base (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building was originally called the American Insurance Union Citadel?

<p>50 West Broad Street (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?

<p>1945-1965 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?

<p>Bundled tubular construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?

<p>Freedom Tower in New York City (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?

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What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?

<p>Bank One Tower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?

<p>Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?

<p>Corrugated metal with poured concrete over top (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?

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What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?

<p>It is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?

<p>Wooden floors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?

<p>The Sears Tower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?

<p>Fourth Generation High-Rises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?

<p>Tubular structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?

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What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?

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What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?

<p>Post-World War II Construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?

<p>The walls at the base of the building are up to six feet thick (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building is an example of a Fourth generation high-rise construction style?

<p>Freedom Tower in New York City (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?

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What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?

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During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?

<p>1930s-1940s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?

<p>$1$-foot thick walls at the base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?

<p>$47$-story building completed in 1927 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Third Generation high-rises?

<p>$6$-foot thick reinforced concrete center core walls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?

<p>$Bundled tubular construction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?

<p>Bank One Tower (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?

<p>Corrugated metal with poured concrete over top (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic was common in first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?

<p>Unprotected stairwells and elevators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material were the exterior walls of many first generation high-rise buildings constructed from?

<p>Brick or stone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?

<p>Floors made of wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?

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What is a notable feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?

<p>Heavy load-bearing exterior walls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?

<p>Not mentioned in the text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?

<p>The walls at the base of the structure are up to six feet thick (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?

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During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?

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What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?

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What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?

<p>Third Generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?

<p>65 South Front Street (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?

<p>Reinforced concrete center core walls up to six feet thick (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?

<p>&quot;Light weight steel bar joist construction&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?

<p>Floors are made of corrugated metal with poured concrete over top (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?

<p>Columns run along the outside of the tube and connect back to the core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?

<p>100 East Broad Street (Chase Tower) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?

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