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Fire Cut
ends cut into an angle to allow the joist to fall into the structure in the event of a fire to prevent wall collapse
Ledger Board
A narrow horizontal board to attach a row of studs to support the ends of a floor or ceiling joists.
Let
Joist is penetrated into or resting in a cavity of exterior walls
Parapet Wall
A parapet is a barrier that is an extension of the wall at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure
Petrochemical
Relating to or denoting substances obtained by the refining and processing of petroleum or natural gas. In building construction, the presences of gasoline type substances
Rafter Tie Plate
steel anchor bar/rods are secured to the exterior of the building by a plate/nut combination
Size Up
a mental evaluation that assists in determining a course of action and methods necessary to accomplish a desired goal
Test your knowledge of construction terminology with this quiz. Identify and understand the meanings of terms such as fire cut, ledger board, parapet wall, petrochemical, rafter tie, and plate.
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