Building Construction Flashcards
One of the series of parallel beams
Floor Joist
A joist on which floor boards are laid
Common Joist/ Bridging Joist
A beam which supports the common joist of a floor above and the ceiling joists below
Binding Joist/ Binder
Commonly joins two vertical posts
Bonding Joist/ Binder
A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete or timber
Girder
used to support concentrated loads at isolated point along its length
Girder
A brace or a system of braces placed between joists to stiffen them and help distribute the load
Bridging
Diagonal Bracing in pairs between adjacent floor joist to prevent joists from twisting
Cross/ Diagonal Bridging or Herringbone Strutting
Short Member (boards) which are fixed vertically between floor joists to stiffen joist
Block or Solid Bridging, Solid Strutting
A floor supported by common joists without girder
Bridging Floor
A large joist that carries much of a floor load
Principal Joist
Any joist resting directly in sleepers
Sleeper Joist
Horizontal member which housed in the studs of balloon framing and carries joists
Ledger, Ribbon or Ribband
On a beam which carries joists flush with the upper edge of the beam, strip of lumber nailed on the side of beam, forming a seat for joist and helping to support them
Ledger Strip, Ribbon Strip
a horizontal timber at the bottom of the frame of a wood structure which rests on the foundation
Sill
What aspects binds the consultants with the contractors in the construction industry
Client
Proper order of the traditional procurement process in construction
Pre-design, Schematic, Design Development, Bidding, Negotiation, Construction
Who is liable for the sub-contractor’s mistake if seen from a traditional contract system
Contractor
What is a shelter from rain, sun and wind; this implies a roof, and walls to support it. If the walls entirely enclose the space within, there are doorways for access and windows for light
Building
High Rise Building
11 and above floors
Mid rise Bldg
5-10 floors
Low rise bldgs
1-4 floors
Not part of the framing system
Foundation
Load Distribution
Beams>Columns>Footing
Major lighting consideration in a room
General, Mood, Accent Lighting
Used to project/draw a straight line in a flat surface
Pitik
Power tool use to cut off moulding in a wooden section
Router
Most flexible sawing power tool
Jig Saw
What division is Wood and Plastics
Division 6
Min. required distance from every structure to property lines
Setback
Used to mark the end points of property line during site layout
Stakes
Where would you place major steel reinforcement of a footing
At the bottom
Concrete: Compression, Wood:
Wood: Compression & Tension
Framing element that does not support the floor
Girder
Floor Slab is supposed on an axis, what type of slab is it?
one way slab
Following cannot support a floor
Kostilyahe : Ceiling Joist
Process where design is translated into real world into tangible matter
Construction
Most complex industries in human society
Construction
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result
Project
Geographical venue of the project
Site
Determined needs of the users guide for design process
Program
Sequence coming and duration of works to be done in order to complete project
Schedule
Financial allocation for the project
Budget
Unseen or possible changes in the design or construction on of a project
Contingencies
money designed may be needed in design to accommodate new project requirements
Design contingencies
Money needed to pay unforeseen work or materials necessary
Construction Contingencies
Money by owner possible fund additional work
Owner Contingencies
Money needed to pay significant increase cost of materials
Escalation
Written information clarifies bidding documents
Addendum
additional design added on construction documents to obtain multiple possible cost
Alternate
Imply added materials and cosr
Add Alternates
Imply removal of certain elements to lower project cost as necessary
Deduct Alternates
ANSI
American National Standard Institute
Contract documents marked up to reflected any changes during construction
As Built Drawing/ Bid Drawings/ Record Drawing
Offer a Proposal or a price submit estimates and cost of project
Bid
Written documents issued by appropriate government authority permitting the construction
Building Permit
Documents is issued by local government agency stating building property meets local standard od occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy
Written documents between and signed by owner and contractor authorizing a change in the work adjust contract sum or length of time
Change Order
Intensive design process solving architectural problem quickly
Charrette
Direct contractor costs for labor, materials, equipment, and services as well overhead and profit.
Construction Cost
Organization and direction of the labor force materials and equipment
Construction Management
Written agreement giving responsibility for project planning and accomplishment and overall project
Construction Management Contract
Hired by the owner or arch. to provide information advice the project
Consultant
Contractual duties and responsibilities of arch and engr
Contract Administration
Difference between original contract orice and final complete cost
Contract Over(under) run
Licensed individual or company that agrees and perform the work as specified
Contractor
date certified by arch when work is to be completed
Date Substantial Completion
Calculation of the amount of labor
Estimating
method of construction management where construction begins before completion of construction
Fast Track Construction
Moveable furniture fixtures and equipment do not require permanent connection to structure and utilities
FF&E
Written order calling for clarification or minor change in construction work not involving change in contract
Field Order
Licensed individual or company with prime responsibility for the work
General contractor
Expenses that are not chargeable to specific project or task such as overhead
Indirect Cost
NIBS
National Institute of Building Sciences
Written contract between arch. and client for professional arch. services
Owner-Architect Agreement
Central Idea governing and organizing work of arch. from French “partir” to depart intention of going somewhere
Parti
desired list of spaces rooms elements as well as their sizes
Program
Line diagram showing proposed and actual starting completion time in project
Progress Schedule
