CMGT Flashcards
The footing of a building should always be placed above the frost line
False. It’s below
The friction pile is driven to the point of refusal
False. It’s ‘A end beaning pile…’
NIST is the organization that developed MastorFormat
False. CSI – Construction Standard Institute developed MastorFormat.
LEED is the most common green building rating system in the United States.
True.
Loads from rain or snow are considered part of the hydrostatic loads on building
False, Rain or snow are considered live loads.
A slurry wall is the least expensive form of shoring an excavation
False, its most expensive.
The zoning code determines the fire rating of building components.
False, the of area building. The distance from the property line.
The International Building Code and International Residential Code are the model building codes adopted in all 50 states
True.
The owner selects the project delivery method and payment structure for a given construction project
True.
Obtaining LEED certification for a new building is the sole responsibility of the architect designing the project.
False, its the responsibility of the Architect, Engineer, constructors, mechanics, all the team.
A slab on grade, stepped footing, and column footing are all examples of deep foundations.
false, it’s an example of shallow foundations.
A firm fixed price (lump sum) payment structure is most commonly used with design/bid/building projects
True.
Rock
- Strongest
- most stable
- carry heavy load
Boulder
- Large pieces of rocks
- Classified by size
- two arms to carry
Cobble
- Smaller
- Hold it with one hand
