Chapter 3 Building Construction Flashcards

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What is cement made of?

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Mixture of portland cement, water, and aggregates

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Building Codes, Fire Codes, and Plumbing and Electrical Codes are all forms of what?

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Construction Regulations

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At what temperature does structural steel fail?

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1000 - 1100 degrees F

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What temperature does cold-drawn steel fail?

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800 degrees F

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Construction of cables used to brace failing buildings or as tendons in tensioned concrete

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Cold-drawn steel

-used in post and pre tension concrete

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What is a fireproofing agent for steel?

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Asbestos

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What are some forms of “alternative” organic materials used in construction?

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Straw, bamboo, mushroom fiber

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