Building Construction

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

These are piles usually moulded in a yard or at the site allowed to cure for 4 week before using.

Answer 2

Pre-cast piles

Question 3

A roof truss having two vertical posts between the rafters and the tie beam.

Answer 3

Queen-post truss

Question 4

Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is

Answer 4

2 1/2

Question 5

These are timber connectors that are made in sizes of 1-1/2, 4 and 6 in. in diameter. They are used for heavy
construction.

Answer 5

Split rings

Question 6

What type of concrete when air-dried weights 1900 kg / Cubic meter.

Answer 6

Lightweight concrete

Question 7

The space between an arch and the beam over the same; or an any exterior non-load bearing wall in skeleton
construction built between columns or piers and wholly supported at each other.

Answer 7

Spandrel wall

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Lap seam

Question 9

Filipino construction term for base board.

Answer 9

Perdano

Question 10

It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand, and 1 part finely crushed stone.

Answer 10

Granolithic finish

Question 11

It is a type of oil-type wood preservatives that has high protection against decay fungi and termites; can be
painted; has no unpleasant odor; is less easily ignite than coal-tar creosotes.

Answer 11

Pentachlorophenol

Question 12

It is a timber that most widely used for wharf and bridge construction, ships, posts, foundation sills, railroad
tiles and other construction where strength and durability is required.

Answer 12

Bansalagin

Question 13

Made from compressed sugar cane or wood fibers with perforations on the surface of the tile.

Answer 13

Cellulose fiber tile

Question 14

What is the required reinforcement of a 4” hallow block.

Answer 14

10 mm diameter (3/8”) vertical bars @ 600mm O.C. and 3/8” diameter horizontal bars every
third course

Question 15

A type of footing used in place of a combined footing under the same condition and connected by a tie beam.

Answer 15

Cantilevered footing

Question 16

The pull-out anchorage is dependent on the ___________.

Answer 16

The frictional resistance to sliding

Question 17

Technically the wood is also known as:

Answer 17

Xylem

Question 18

A type of concrete admixture used to prevent the evaporation of water to concrete and allow it to be retained for hydration

Answer 18

Surface sealing agent

Question 19

The hardware on a door used to cover a hole around the lock through the lock passes is known as

Answer 19

Escutcheon

Question 20

A special coating system with high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance-
free and used to finish and top coat wood flooring.

Answer 20

Polyurethane floor coating

Question 21

A type of specifications that stipulates the exact quantities and qualities of materials to be furnished and
how they are to be assembled in the construction.

Answer 21

Descriptive Specification

Question 22

A part of the specification which defines in details the materials, equipment, system, fixtures, etc. which
will be incorporated into the work.

Answer 22

Products

Question 23

A comparatively small round or oval window, as in a frieze or dormer, also called oel-de-boeuf.

Answer 23

Oxeye

Question 24

Space provided in the water tank above water level.

Answer 24

Free Board

Question 25

An opening in the side of the building, as in parapet, for draining off water.

Answer 25

Scupper

Question 26

A plaster coat or coats applied prior to application of finish coat is known as ___________.

Answer 26

Base Coat

Question 27

As part of the construction process, fabrication refers to the ___________.

Answer 27

Pre-construction of components as a part of a whole