2020-2021 Flashcards
A curtain wall is______.
A wall system that encloses a building primarily through the use of aluminum extrusions, glass and various infill panels
The main function of a solar screen is to _______.
Control the thermal effect of sunlight
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of a stick system
Pre-assembled frame units
Which of the following is a basic component of a unitized and mullion curtain wall system?
Anchors
Which of the following is not a basic component of a pressure wall system
Exterior trim
Which phase of constructing a curtain wall is the most critical?
Layout
After the ironworker marks the center of the mullions along the edge of the slab with a framing square, the next step in establishing control lines is to verify ______for all erected floors.
Elevation
Materials and hardware required for a job must be available when it is time to begin construction of the wall. The foreman should plan the unloading to make the _____ of materials easier.
Distribution
The ironworker should drill and attach the mullion to the mullion anchor ______.
Once the elevation and distance to the working control lines are checked
Where the trim is snapped in place, what should be used to prevent damage?
Rubber hammer
A test of the curtain wall system often indicates if there is a problem with________.
Curtain wall materials
The _________carry(ies) the full load of a window wall system
Sill
A vertical member of the framing system is a(n)_______.
Mullion
The insert in a window wall is called a(n)_____.
Infill
One of the goals of planning the unloading of materials is to prevent_______handling.
Double
The first step to lay out a window wall is to check the opening dimensions against the______.
Working drawings
Functionality, sloped walls and skylights are ______systems.
Roof
Improper assembly and installation of sloped walls and skylight glazing may result in falling and shattering glass and _____.
Weather and atmosphere damage
Any errors in properly laying out the sill will be ________as the job progresses
Magnified
The installation of a sill can consist of setting the sill can to elevation and to its proper location to the ________.
Column centers
The leading cause of leaks in a sloped wall system is ________.
Failure of splice joints
When sealing a splice joint, the objective is to keep the water away from the joints with no more than a________inch build-up of sealant to allow water to run off.
1/4
During pre-assembly of a sloped wall or skylight, lay the mullions on the horses with _____to attach the anchors.
Softeners
Can fillers are _____into place.
Snapped
When installing the pressure plate gasket, start at _____and work toward the middle of the pressure plate
Both ends
Which of the following is used to attach curved mullion pressure plates to jambs, intermediate, and rake mullions?
Pressure plate bolts and thermal spacers
When sealing structural joints, what must be done to completely fill the joint?
Tool the sealant
Elevation drawings should show the ____of the storefront and entryway
Face
The storefront and entryway is very critical because _____.
It is the focal point of most every building
If the door opening is incorrect in any way, what should be done.
Notify the foreman
When working with swinging doors, you must check the drawing for the swing of the door and ______.
To determine if it is a single-acting or double-acting door
One of the major advantages of a cable wall consisting of glass panels is that there is extraordinary structural ______.
Transparency
The ultimate goal of a cable wall is to _____.
Create protection from the elements via a transparent barrier
The structural support for the glass cable wall is provided by a glazed ______that includes glazing, fittings, cables, and connections.
Cable net
Because of their design, cable walls place a substantial load on _____.
Anchor locations
Cable for cable walls are made of _____strands ranging from 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Stainless steel structural
When installing the cable wall panels, you should exercise caution when _____.
Tightening support brackets for glass
Which of the following would provide the ironworker with important information regarding the hazardous materials used on the job?
Msds
Every msds must comply with the ____hazard communication standard.
Osha
Which of the following is a one component sealant only, almost 100% solid, and has as much as 90%recovery?
Silicone
Which of the following is a tool or accessory used in a sealant application
Backer Rod
When cleaning the surface with a solvent, the _____method of cleaning is recommended
Two cloth
Primer should be applied in (a)____so that it does not drip or splash onto the surrounding surface.
Think coat
The depth of a joint should be ______the width of the joint.
1/2
A______or bond breaker tape is used to permit the joint and sealant to flex without failure.
Backer rod
Before any sealant is applied, the ironworker must consult the ______for specific information regarding the job to be completed
Sealant application drawings
When removing masking tape after tooling a joint, pull the tape at a____angle
45 degree
The results of a sealant quality assurance test should be recorded in or on the ________.
Project log book
As a check for adhesion, a simple ______test may be run on the job site after the sealant is fully cured
Hand pull
Which of the following is the kind of information recorded on a sealant application log
Weather conditions
