24 Hour Roof Systems Quiz Flashcards
[RAFTERS] A roof system is subjected to a 50 pound per square foot (PSF) ground snow load & creates a dead load of 20 PSF. The ceiling is not attached to the rafters. Assuming that rafter ties are provided at the top plate line, what is the maximum span of 2X8 Hem-fir #1 rafters spaced at 24" on center? a. 9', 9" b. 10', 6" c. 11', 6" d. 11', 10"
a. 9’, 9”
[RAFTERS] The maximum spacing of rafter ties shall be\_\_\_\_\_\_ a. 16" b. 4' c. 5' d. 8'
b. 4’
[RAFTERS]
The span of each rafter shall be measured along the horizontal projection of the rafter (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[ROOF JOISTS] An opening in a roof system may be framed with a single header & single trimmed joists provided the header joist is located a maximum of \_\_\_\_\_\_ from the trimmed joist bearing. a. 3' b. 4' c. 6' d. 12'
b. 4’
[ROOF JOISTS] Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall bear on \_\_\_\_ wood ledger strips. a. 1X3 b. 2X2 c. 2X3 d. 2X4
b. 2X2
[ROOF JOISTS] The ends of a ceiling joist shall have a minimum of \_\_\_\_\_ bearing on wood & a minimum of \_\_\_\_\_ on metal. a. 1 1/2", 1 1/2" b. 1 1/2", 3" c. 3", 1 1/2" d. 3", 3"
a. 1 1/2”, 1 1/2”
[CEILING JOISTS] Where SPF #2 ceiling joists create an un-inhabitable attic without storage & are spaced 24" on center, what is the maximum allowable span when 2X6 members are used? a. 11' 2" b. 14' 5" c. 14' 9" d. 15' 11"
c. 14’ 9”
[CEILING JOISTS] Ends of ceiling joists shall be lapped a minimum of \_\_\_\_\_ inches, unless butted & toe-nailed to the supporting member. a. 1 1/2" b. 3" c. 4" d. 6"
b. 3”
[CEILING JOISTS] Notches in solid sawn lumber ceiling joists shall not be located in the middle \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the span & are limited in depth to \_\_\_\_\_\_ the depth of the joist. a. 1/4, 1/6 b. 1/4, 1/3 c. 1/3, 1/6 d. 1/3, 1/3
c. 1/3, 1/6
[COLLAR TIES]
Collar ties shall be a minimum of 1X4 (nominal) spaced not more than 4’ on center. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[COLLAR TIES]
Collar ties or ridge straps to resist wind uplift shall be connected in the upper third of the attic space. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[COLLAR TIES]
Where they are required, they should be installed on every other rafter where rafters are on 24” centers. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[KNEE WALLS]
What can cause sagging of the top plate on a knee wall?
a. The top plate of a knee wall may sag if it is a single plate & if the studs are not lined up with the rafters above.
b. The top plate of a knee wall may sag if it is a double plate & if the studs are not lined up with the rafters above.
c. The top plate of a knee wall may sag if it is a single plate & if the studs are lined up with the rafters above.
d. The top plate of a knee wall may sag if it is a single plate & if the studs are not lined up with the ridge above.
a. The top plate of a knee wall may sag if it is a single plate & if the studs are not lined up with the rafters above.
[KNEE WALLS]
Knee walls are also called dwarf walls, struts or strongbacks. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[KNEE WALLS]
What is the difference between a knee wall & a purlin?
a. Knee walls & purlins both provide top support for rafters. Knee walls provide their support by transferring the loads down to ceiling joists & walls or beams below. Purlins act as beams running along the underside of the rafters.
b. Knee walls & purlins both provide midpoint support for rafters. Knee walls provide their support by transferring the loads up to ceiling joists & walls or beams below. Purlins act as beams running along the underside of the rafters.
c. Knee walls & purlins both provide bottom support for rafters. Knee walls provide their support by transferring the loads down to ceiling joists & walls or beams below. Purlins act as beams running along the underside of the rafters.
d. Knee walls & purlins both provide midpoint support for rafters. Knee walls provide their support by transferring the loads down to ceiling joists & walls or beams below. Purlins act as beams running along the underside of the rafters.
d. Knee walls & purlins both provide midpoint support for rafters. Knee walls provide their support by transferring the loads down to ceiling joists & walls or beams below. Purlins act as beams running along the underside of the rafters.
[PURLINS] Purlins shall be supported by braces having a maximum un-braced length of \_\_\_\_\_\_ and spaced at a maximum of \_\_\_\_\_ on center. a. 8', 4' b. 8', 6' c. 12', 4' d. 12', 6'
a. 8’, 4’
[PURLINS]
Purlins shall be sized no less than the required size of the rafters that they support. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[PURLINS]
Purlins shall be continuous & shall be supported by 2X4 braces installed to bearing walls at a slope no less than 90° from the horizontal. (TRUE/FALSE)
FALSE (45°)
[IRC R802.5.1]
[TRUSSES] Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a truss system? a. Uniformity of construction b. Less expensive to build c. Can be used for wide spans d. A lot of attic storage space
d. A lot of attic storage space
[TRUSSES] During an inspection, the inspector notices that the bottom of a truss is separating from the top of the center wall, which supports the truss. What is the cause? a. Cupping b. Doming c. Horizontal twisting d. Horizontal shearing
a. Cupping
[TRUSSES]
Truss members shall not be cut, notched, drilled, spliced or otherwise altered in any way without the approval of a registered design professional. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[WOOD “I” JOIST]
Structural capacities & design provisions for prefabricated wood I-joists shall be established & monitored in accordance with ASTM-D-5055 (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[WOOD “I” JOIST]
Cuts, notches & holes bored in I-joists are prohibited except where permitted by the manufacturer’s recommendations or where the effects of such alterations are specifically considered in the design of the member by a registered design professional. (TRUE/FALSE)
TRUE
[WOOD “I” JOIST]
How does a ledger board support joists?
a. The ledger board is fastened to the beam near the top & the joist rests on the top of the ledger board.
b. The ledger board is fastened to the beam near the bottom & the joist rests on the bottom of the ledger board.
c. The ledger board is fastened to the beam near the bottom & the beam rests on the top of the ledger board.
d. The ledger board is fastened to the beam near the bottom & the joist rests on the top of the ledger board.
d. The ledger board is fastened to the beam near the bottom & the joist rests on the top of the ledger board.