Chapter 8: Ordinary Construction Flashcards
1: What is the construction classification for ordinary construction? A: Type I B: Type II C: Type III D: Type IV
C: Type III
2: What is another name for the void space found between the top-floor ceiling and the roof? A: Attic B: Cockloft C: Garret D: Loft
B: Cockloft
3: What is the general rule with regard to fire separation within ordinary construction buildings?
A: They have a one-hour rating.
B: They have a two-hour rating.
C: They have a three-hour rating.
D: No rating is effective in such circumstances.
D: No rating is effective in such circumstances.
4: How many stories is the tallest old-style masonry-bearing wall building in the United States? A: 5 B: 10 C: 15 D: 20
C: 15
5: In some codes, concrete topping was required over first-floor wood floors for fire resistance or to provide a sanitary floor. Which type of additional load does this place on the building? A: Lateral B: Live C: Dead D: Impact
C: Dead
6: In composite walls, uneven settlement between the brick and the block might create what effect?
A: Uneven distribution of the exterior walls
B: Masonry walls pulling from the main supports
C: Deterioration of the stretcher course
D: Cracking of the header bricks
D: Cracking of the header bricks
7: Why is it difficult to get floor beams level in masonry buildings?
A: Because of the irregularities of the masonry
B: Because the trade of laying the masonry is not being taught correctly
C: Because of the constant wind loads
D: Because of the possible lateral impact loads
A: Because of the irregularities of the masonry
8: The best roof is one in which the roof beams rest on? A: Outside bearing walls B: Outside non-bearing walls C: Spandrels D: Girders
D: Girders
9: Why are false ceilings commonly added to buildings?
A: To limit the fire protection area
B: To conserve heating and cooling costs
C: To reduce the size of the interior
D: To assist with fire containment
B: To conserve heating and cooling costs
10: Which type of space contains many square feet of exposed fuel and is protected from hose streams by their construction? A: Ceiling spaces B: Interior sheathing C: Joist spaces D: Cornices
C: Joist spaces
Void space between the top ceiling and the roof
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Cockloft
Connects the girders and imparts some lateral stability under normal conditions
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Dog iron
Stone cut in rectangular units
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Ashlar masonry
Bricks laid so the end is visible
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Bond course
Large, roughly molded, sun-dried clay units of varying sizes
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Adobe
A low-ceiling story located between two main stories
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Mezzanine
Square metal device used to transfer loads of columns on upper floors by passing the loads through intervening beams and girders
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Pintle
A horizontal line of masonry
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Course
Application of mortar to the back of facing material
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Parging
Large or principal beam of wood or steel used to support concentrated loads
- Adobe
- Ashlar masonry
- Cockloft
- Course
- Dog iron
- Girder
- Bond course
- Mezzanine
- Pintle
- Parging
- Girder
MULTIPLE CHOICE
The chief common characteristic of ordinary construction is:
A. the exterior walls are made of brick veneer
B. the exterior walls are made of masonry load-bearing walls
C. the floors are made of concrete
D. The buildings do not contain brick or wood joists
B. the exterior walls are made of masonry load-bearing walls
MULTIPLE CHOICE Which wall separates two buildings and is meant to stop a fire? A. Fire partition B. Fire wall C. Fire barrier D. Bearing wall
B. Fire wall
MULTIPLE CHOICE What type of connections must be made whenever an opening is made in a wooden floor? A. Wall to beam B. Floor to beam C. Beam to beam D. Beam to column
C. Beam to beam
MULTIPLE CHOICE Where a column is offset, the girder on which it rests is called a/an: A. transfer beam B. pintle C. offset beam D. axial beam
A. transfer beam