CH 1 Building Design and Construction Flashcards
R value:
Thermal resistance
Which is false for aluminum:
C. it is an effective sound absorber
Zoning Codes:
Control the use, height and mass
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of building codes:
B. Ensure public safety, health and welfare
Which of the following is applicable to pre-cast concrete:
C. less labor is needed per unit than the other types of concrete
Which type of concrete is poured onsite
D. Reinforced
Pointing:
Troweling of mortar into vertical and horizontal joints.
Specific ability of aluminum to develop a protective coating of oxide on it surface is the basis for a finish that is:
B. Anodized
Who establishes building codes:
International Code Council (ICC)
Detailed guidance for compliance with laws and codes can be found in?
D. Regulations
The strength of concrete is a function of the:
D. water-to-cement ratio
Which of the following is true about concrete walls
C. they should be dense on the side facing unwanted noise
Build-to-suit
Design and construction to meet specific needs of user commitment
Building Codes are too:
Promote general safety by regulating design and construction
What occurs when two dissimilar metals are in contact in the presence of an electrolyte?
B. Galvanic Action
A desirable characteristic of concrete as a structural member is it:
D. Fire resistance
For compliance with laws and codes, detailed guidance That has the effect of law is provided by:
C. Regulations
Gypsum wallboard:
Sheetrock
One way to reduce or even eliminate the risk associated with speculative development is to:
B. Pre-lease the facility
Construction Documents consist of?
Drawing and specifications
Which situation is an example of build -to-suit development:
D. Pre-construction commitment from a user who signs a long-term lease for a large portion of the building
Speculative Development is when:
Built with-out commitment from user, to reduce risk you can pre-lease
Sacrificial Anode:
Zinc-rich primer in which zinc paint corrodes instead of iron or steel.
Which type of stone has high tensile strength, excellent water resistance, and is most often used as a roofing material:
B. Slate