Chapter 7: Wood Construction

Question 1

In_____frame construction, the exterior wall studs are continuous from the foundation to the roof.

Answer 1

Balloon frame construction

Question 2

Joist that support the second floor rest on_____recessed into the vertical studs.

Answer 2

Ledger boards

Question 3

Also sometimes known as western framing, the exterior walls vertical studs are not continuous to the second floor

Answer 3

Platform framing

Question 4

A wall and platform frame construction includes fire stops at?

Answer 4

Each level

Question 5

Heavy timber framing uses columns not less then?

Answer 5

8 by 8 inches thick

Question 6

The two primary differences between type III and type 4 construction are?

Answer 6

• Heavy timber doesn’t Allow combustible conceal spaces

* Heavy timber has thicker dimensions

Question 7

___Are steel connectors used on trusses.

Answer 7

Gusset plates

Question 8

Wood frame trusses use a series of_inch nominal members that a line in the same place.

Answer 8

2 inch

Question 9

Heavy timber houses use members up to how many inches?

Answer 9

8-10

Question 10

Wood trusses use___to increase the longevity of the structural support.

Answer 10

Split rings