Ch.14

Question 1

What are the 3 common causes of building collapse ?

Answer 1

Human related
Nature related
Wild area incidents

Question 2

The order of operations during construction is critical, ___________ supports must be built before loads can be added?

Answer 2

Structural

Question 3

The most dangerous time in a buildings lifespan is during its _____________?

Answer 3

Demolition

Question 4

Demolition process that uses hand tools and machines to gradually decrease the height of the structure?

Answer 4

Piecemeal demolition

Question 5

Deliberate demolition process that uses large machinery and equipment to reduce an entire structure to ground level?

Answer 5

Controlled collapse demolition

Question 6

____________ are defined as the movement of rock, earth or debris down a slope ?

Answer 6

Landslides

Question 7

__________ is similar to landslides in that the ground gives way but usually in the form of gradual sinking?

Answer 7

Subsidence

Question 8

The primary cause of ___________is the removal of large amounts of underground water or oil over many years Beneath built up areas ?

Answer 8

Subsidence

Question 9

Considered an extreme form of subsidence , but they usually happen quickly like landslides ?

Answer 9

Sinkholes

Question 10

In regions that expect wind borne debris, such as coastal areas subject to hurricanes where the basic wind speed is ____ mph or greater , window glazing must be impact resistant?

Answer 10

110 mph

Question 11

Foundations and structures are required to resist ___________,_________ and _________________?

Answer 11

Floatation
Collapse
Lateral movement

Question 12

Communication services that utilize an internet connection to transmit telephone signals?

Answer 12

Voice over internet protocol VoIP