CH 1 Building Design and Construction Flashcards

1
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R value:

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Thermal resistance

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2
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Which is false for aluminum:

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C. it is an effective sound absorber

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3
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Zoning Codes:

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Control the use, height and mass

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4
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Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of building codes:

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B. Ensure public safety, health and welfare

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5
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Which of the following is applicable to pre-cast concrete:

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C. less labor is needed per unit than the other types of concrete

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6
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Which type of concrete is poured onsite

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D. Reinforced

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7
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Pointing:

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Troweling of mortar into vertical and horizontal joints.

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8
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Specific ability of aluminum to develop a protective coating of oxide on it surface is the basis for a finish that is:

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B. Anodized

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9
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Who establishes building codes:

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International Code Council (ICC)

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10
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Detailed guidance for compliance with laws and codes can be found in?

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D. Regulations

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11
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The strength of concrete is a function of the:

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D. water-to-cement ratio

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12
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Which of the following is true about concrete walls

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C. they should be dense on the side facing unwanted noise

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13
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Build-to-suit

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Design and construction to meet specific needs of user commitment

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14
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Building Codes are too:

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Promote general safety by regulating design and construction

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15
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What occurs when two dissimilar metals are in contact in the presence of an electrolyte?

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B. Galvanic Action

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16
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A desirable characteristic of concrete as a structural member is it:

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D. Fire resistance

17
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For compliance with laws and codes, detailed guidance That has the effect of law is provided by:

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C. Regulations

18
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Gypsum wallboard:

19
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One way to reduce or even eliminate the risk associated with speculative development is to:

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B. Pre-lease the facility

20
Q

Construction Documents consist of?

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Drawing and specifications

21
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Which situation is an example of build -to-suit development:

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D. Pre-construction commitment from a user who signs a long-term lease for a large portion of the building

22
Q

Speculative Development is when:

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Built with-out commitment from user, to reduce risk you can pre-lease

23
Q

Sacrificial Anode:

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Zinc-rich primer in which zinc paint corrodes instead of iron or steel.

24
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Which type of stone has high tensile strength, excellent water resistance, and is most often used as a roofing material:

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Codes and Categories
Legal requirments for minimum standatrds. Intended to protect health, safety and welfare of public. Zoning and building are two primary
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Which of the following is true about drawings and specifications
D. information contained in them is not always correct in every detail
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Grouting:
Masonry by gravity or commonly preferred after setting paving units or ceramic tile.