Chapter 4 - Online Quiz

Question 1

Finish flooring over the structural deck of a building of Mill construction is optional. T/F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Beams used in heavy timber construction are sometimes firecut. Why?

Answer 2

To allow the beam to rotate out of the wall if it burns through.

Question 3

An exposed heavy timber floor beam has greater resistance to the effects of fire than an exposed steel beam of the same structural capacity. T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Two-inch framing members are permitted in the roofs of Heavy Timber buildings. T/F

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Floor construction in Heavy Timber buildings may not have any internal cavities. T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Wind uplift of the roof of a building of traditional mill construction is counteracted by what?

Answer 6

Running a steel strap down the masonry wall from the end of each roof framing member to an anchor set in the masonry.

Question 7

In Heavy Timber construction as defined by the International Building Code, exterior walls of the building may be constructed of combustible materials. T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following isn’t associated with achieving longer spans in heavy-timber frame construction? The use of pintels, large beams, rigid frames, trusses, or arches?

Answer 8

The use of pintels

Question 9

Which heavy timber frames must be buttressed or tied at the base to resist horizontal thrusts?

Answer 9

Arch, dome, and rigid frame of portal frame.