CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Flashcards
What is a line chart?
This is a document that lists all the products that an independent furniture representative handles.
What is the coefficient of utilization (CU)?
This value is a measure of how efficiently a luminaire distributes light under various degrees of finish reflectivity.
How is the color temperature of a light source determined?
This value is based on the temperature, in degrees Kelvin, to which a black-body radiator would have to be heated to produce the same hue as a particular light source.
How is a tungsten-halogen lamp different from a standard incandescent lamp?
The former includes a small amount of halogen with the inert gas and is made from a bulb of quartz. It lasts longer than the latter, produces whiter light, and produces a more uniform light over time.
How does a fluorescent lamp produce light?
In this type of lamp, an electric arc is formed, generating ultraviolet light. When this light strikes the phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp, the phosphor fluoresces, generating visible light.
How does a high-intensity discharge lamp work?
This type of lamp works by passing an electric current through a gas or vapor under high pressure.
What is a lumen (abbreviated lm)?
This unit is the amount of luminous flux produced by a point source of one candlepower (candela) in a solid angle of one steradian. On a sphere with a radius of one unit, an area of one square unit will subtend an angle of one steradian.
What is illuminance?
This is the density of luminous flux incident on a surface in lumens per unit area. In U.S. units, 1 lm uniformly incident on 1 sqft produces an illuminance of 1 footcandle (fc). In SI units, 1 lumen uniformly incident on 1 square meter produces an illuminance of 1 lux (lx).
What are the two most important variables in controlling sound transmission through a building element?
The two most important variables affecting this are: - mass - stiffness
What is reverberation time?
This is the time it takes for the sound level in a space to decrease 60 dB after the source has stopped producing the sound.
What is the sound transmission class (STC) of a partition?
This is a single-number rating of a partition’s ability to reduce sound transmission.
What are five basic ways to control sound transmission through a partition?
Five ways to accomplish this are to: - increase the mass - provide additional resilience - insulate the cavity - seal all cracks between construction components -provide sealed openings, such as doors and windows
What is a color rendition index?
This is a numerical measure of how well a light source renders the color of an object when compared to the same object lit by a reference source of the same color temperature.
What is luminous efficacy?
This is the ratio of the luminous flux emitted by a light source to the power used by the light source.
What is the noise reduction coefficient (NRC)?
This is a single-number average of a material’s coefficients of absorption at 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz, rounded to the nearest 0.05.
What is the coefficient of absorption?
This is the ratio of the sound intensity absorbed by a material to the total sound intensity reaching the material.
What is a light-emitting diode (LED)?
This is a semiconductor device that uses solid-state electronics to create light.
What is the ceiling attenuation class (CAC)?
This is a single-number measure of the transmission loss through ceiling tiles between tow closed rooms where there is no barrier above the suspended ceiling.
What is a veiling reflection?
This results when a reflection causes glare that interferes with a visual task.
What is direct glare?
This results when a light source in the field of vision causes discomfort and interference with a visual task.
What do most people perceive when a sound increases by 10 dB?
When a sound increase by this amount, most people perceive a doubling in loudness.
What two methods are used to measure speech privacy in open offices?
Two methods used to measure this are: - articulation class - articulation index
In regard to interior design, what is compartmentation?
This is a practice of separating areas of building with fire-rated construction in order to contain a fire to one area and limit its spread.
What is an intumescent material?
This is a material that, when exposed to heat, expands rapidly and insulates or fills spaces to prevent the passage of fire and smoke.
What is a sole plate?
This is a horizontal wood member that serves as the base for the studs in a wood stud partition.
What is a chase wall?
This consists of two runs of studs separated by a space large enough to accommodate pipes.
What is an access door?
This is an opening used to provide access to mechanical and electrical components behind walls.
What electrical components are required for switches, outlets, lights, and locations where electrical conductors have been spliced?
Junction boxes are required at these locations.
What is a ground fault interrupter?
This is an electrical safety device that detects small current leaks and disconnects the power to a circuit.
What is a dedicated circuit?
This is a circuit that contains a single electrical outlet.
What is the purpose of a plumbing trap?
This plumbing component holds a quantity of water to provide a seal that prevents gasses from the sewage system from entering the building.
What are joists, and what are they typically made of?
These are horizontal repetitive elements used to support floors. They are typically made from wood members with a nominal width of 2 in. (50 mm).
What is a core drill?
This is a small hole with a diameter of 2 in to 4 in (50 mm to 100 mm) drilled through a concrete floor to accommodate conduits for electrical, telephone, and data wiring.
What is the typical spacing for residential studs and joists?
These construction elements are typically spaced 16 in (406 mm) on center.
What type of load is created on a building by the force of wind or an earthquake?
A lateral load on a building is caused by one of these forces.
Why should post-tensioned concrete slabs never be cut into?
The tendons of this construction element should never be cut because they are under high stress.
What is required at the top of a partition to accommodate deflection of the floor above?
A slip joint is required at the top of a partition to compensate for this condition.
What is a concrete masonry unit?
This building product, abbreviated CMU, is also commonly known as concrete block.
What are live loads?
These are the weights of people, furniture, and movable equipment.
What frequency range can be heard by most healthy young people?
A range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.