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Question 0

leader

Answer 0

A vertical pipe used to conduct roof water to the ground. Also called a downspout.

Question 1

modular

Answer 1

Describing a system composed of standardized units or sections used for simplified construction or flexibility.

Question 2

alkyd

Answer 2

A synthetic resin used as a vehicle for paint.

Question 3

brass

Answer 3

An alloy of copper and zinc that is corrosion-resistant and very workable.

Question 4

roping

Answer 4

The arrangement of cables used to hoist an electric elevator.

Question 5

cold-rolled steel

Answer 5

Sheet steel that has been formed using heavy rollers at room temperature, to improve it’s surface finish, hardness, and strength.

Question 6

tier

Answer 6

An individual vertical tier of masonry in a cavity wall. Also called a wythe.

Question 7

bush-hammered finish

Answer 7

An exposed aggregate concrete finish obtained by roughening the surface with a power-operated bush hammer, which has a serrated face.

Question 8

nosing

Answer 8

The projection of a tread beyond the riser below.

Question 9

flitch

Answer 9

A large timber from which veneers are cut.

Question 10

elastomer

Answer 10

A material having the qualities of rubber.

Question 11

lamella

Answer 11

A roof structure comprising a series of parallel arches, skewed to the axes of the building, which are intersected by another series of skewed arches, so that they interact with each other.

Question 12

decibel (dB)

Answer 12

A logarithmic measure of sound intensity, expressing the ratio between a given sound being measured and a reference level. The reference level generally corresponds to the faintest audible sound.

Question 13

course

Answer 13

A continuous horizontal layer of masonry work.

Question 14

jamb

Answer 14

Either of the vertical members forming the sides of a door or window opening.

Question 15

coefficient of thermal expansion

Answer 15

The ratio of unit strain to temperature change, which is constant for a given material.

Question 16

oil canning

Answer 16

The wavy distortions of glass or metal panels, often seen in curtain wall construction.

Question 17

impervious tile

Answer 17

Ceramic tile which has been made completely resistant to penetration by water as a result of vitrification.

Question 18

fill

Answer 18

A manmade deposit of soil.

Question 19

casing bead

Answer 19

A fabricated metal strip applied at the edge of a plastered surface to provide a stop, protection of the edge, or a separation between two dissimilar materials.

Question 20

bed joint

Answer 20

The horizontal mortar joint in masonry work.

Question 21

expansive soil

Answer 21

A fine-grained cohesive soil that undergoes large volume changes with changes in moisture content.

Question 22

air entrapment

Answer 22

The incorporation of tiny air bubbles into concrete to improve it’s workability and resistance to frost.

Question 23

architectural bronze

Answer 23

An alloy of copper, zinc, lead, and tin used for moldings and forgings.

Question 24

lockset

Answer 24

A complete fastening system including lock, knob, escutcheon, and so on.

Question 25

mandrel

Answer 25

A solid core used in driving a shell pile into the ground. When the driving is complete, it is removed and the shell is filled with concrete.

Question 26

buck

Answer 26

A door frame of wood or metal to which the finished frame is attached.