Building Design and Construction Systems Flashcards
What are three common types of wood sheathing?
Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB), plywood
What are the three grades of lumber as classified by the American Woodworking Institute (AWI)?
Grade I, Grade II and Grade III. Grading is based on the type and size of defects.
What types of joints are required in every concrete walk more than 30 feet long?
Control joints at 5 ft on center and expansion joints at 20 ft on center
Name three common wood veneer cuts and two less common.
Common cuts include rotary slicing, plane slicing (a.k.a. flat slicing) and quarter slicing. Less common include half round slicing and rift slicing.
What hardware is needed for an exterior door in a cold climate?
Door hardware should include: hinges, lock set, deadbolts, threshold, and weatherstripping.
List three primary methods for finishing metal.
Chemical treatment, mechanical polishing, or coating (including painting)
In what type of environment is epoxy-coated reinforcing steel used?
In a corrosive environment
What two tests are used to measure the flammability of carpet?
The pill test and the flooring radiant panel test
List five advantages of terrazzo flooring.
Durable, easy to clean, few joints, available in many colors and patterns, and resists water
What are three disadvantages of aluminum as a building material?
Capable of high heat conduction, lower strength than steel, can exhibit high galvanic action
How is an open web steel joist built?
It is built in the shop by welding together a continuous steel rod or steel angles, forming the web, and steel angles, forming the chord.
Name the term for beams used in underpinning.
Needle beams
What is terra-cotta?
Clay that has been high fired and is used for cladding, roof tiles, and ornamentation.
What are two advantages and two disadvantages to installing a slate roof?
Advantages include resistance to fire and very long life expectancy. Disadvantages include its high cost and it is very heavy.
Name six types of finishes used on woodwork.
Lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, vinyl, penetrating oils and polyester
What are three advantages of light gauge metal framing?
Easy to assemble, noncombustible, will not shrink or rot
What environmental concerns are associated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing systems?
The material used contains plasticizers, and dioxins are released when the material is manufactured or incinerated
Slip-forming is commonly used in construction of what kind of structures. What two?
This type of concrete forming is commonly used in the construction of tunnels and the cores of high-rise buildings.
For most occupancies, what are the minimum tread width and maximum riser height allowed by the International Building Code?
Minimum 11 inch tread and maximum 7 inch riser.
What is the principal difference between shakes and wooden shingles?
Shakes are split and shingles are sawn wood.
Name four common products that would be included in construction specifications under section 07 72 00: Roof Accessories.
Expansion joints, hatches, smoking other vents, and copings
What are the principal advantage and disadvantage of metal roofing?
Principal advantage is long life and little maintenance.
Principal disadvantage is high cost for both materials and installation.
Went to the door be hung using pivots instead of hinges?
When a door is frameless (as with glass doors) or when visual appearance is critical.
Name two materials used to glaze skylights.
Plastic or glass