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Bldg. Tech 3 (CTTO) Flashcards

1
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A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of commercial or industrial building

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Cork board

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Criterion used by architects in planning and design of buildings

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Columns, splices, materials, lot

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Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compare to wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the

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Ceiling only

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A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrasion and finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools

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Nickel steel

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5
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A building stone of igenous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and mica

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Serpentine

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A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate stretchers and headers in known as

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Flemish bond

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A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the sub-floor of each storey

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Western framing

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Rabbet Filipino term

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Vaciada

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9
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Projection Filipino term

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Bolada

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10
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A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building

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Soil bearing pressure

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11
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Materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings

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Aluminum foil sheets

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12
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The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings

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RC and high grade steel

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13
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A material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units

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Asbestos-cement shingles

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14
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The finished frame surrounding a door

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Door jamb

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15
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A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and deadbolt controlled by a key

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Knob bolt

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16
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A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate independently or together

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Dutch door

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17
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A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, soldering, or brazing

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Lap seam

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18
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A clay roofing tile approximately semi-cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down

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Mission tile

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19
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The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of the super structure and bears directly on the column footing

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Grade beam

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20
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A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility

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Fortification

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21
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Wall of Intramuros

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Fortification

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22
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Rafter Filipino term

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Kilo

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23
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Baseboard Filipino term

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Rodapis

24
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A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design of tall buildings

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Lightning

25
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A ground condition that determines the size, type, and shape of the building footing/foundation

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Soil bearing pressure

26
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Most common materials used for roofing or ubran residential houses

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GI sheets

27
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For every large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) of over 150 ft., these structures are suggested economical solutions.

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Space frames, light steel skeleton

28
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Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of two consecutive steps is the

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“going”

29
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Noise inside the building is of two kinds, namely airborne noise and impact noise. Insulation must be provided against both of these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better sound insulation are

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1/4” double wall on 2” on 4” studs

30
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When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well-drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best material to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab

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Pitch or bituminous felt

31
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This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in tropical regions

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Asbestos cement shingles

32
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A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc.

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Chase

33
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Twisting force

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Torsion

34
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A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation, etc.

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Sheet piling

35
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Wood with metal cladding

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Kalamein

36
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Floor joist Filipino term

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Soleras

37
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Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs, and columns

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AA

38
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Chord splice connectors for trusses

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Split-ring

39
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A vertical line check uses a

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Plumb bob

40
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A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together

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Clamp nail

41
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Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall

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Weathered

42
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Rafters laid diagonally from the corner of a plate or girts to the ridge

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Hip rafter

43
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The horizontal boards are nailed to corner posts to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and excavation lines

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Batter boards

44
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Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of the load

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Composite

45
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Ceiling joist Filipino term

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Kostilyahe

46
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Concrete beam Filipino term

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Biga

47
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Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check

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Spirit level

48
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The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was stopped and continued later

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Construction joint

49
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A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc.

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Chase

50
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A special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles, and multiple web

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Hybrid girder

51
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Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well-graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids. What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding?

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Course aggregates shall be no larger than 3/4 the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, or pre-stressing tendons or ducts

52
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The minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast manufactured under plant control conditions

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db not less than 30 mm

53
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The act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing surface such as paving

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Grading

54
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A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fire in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect, the floor is finished rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities. What is this?

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Vigan tiles

55
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A steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod, or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart pre-stress to concrete

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Tendon

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