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CSM 3361 FINAL Flashcards

1
Q

Steel is added in concrete because concrete is good in
compression, but it is weak in tension. Whereas steel is good in
resisting tensile forces

A

TRUE

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2
Q

The diameter of #5 is : _____ inches

A

5/8

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3
Q

he distance between 2 reinforcing bars is spacing, whereas the
distance between rebar and top/bottom/side of beam is called as
cover.

A

TRUE

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4
Q

The most cost-efficient splice in rebar is

A

LAP

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5
Q

________ forms are often subjected to much greater lateral
pressure than wall forms because of their comparatively small cross-
section and relatively high rates of placement

A

COLUMN

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6
Q

no tension / stress applied to steel rebars.

A

Normally Reinforced

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7
Q

Steel is stressed before concreting

A

Prestressed Pretensioned

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8
Q

Steel is stressed after concrete (plastic phase) is poured

A

Prestressed Posttensioned

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9
Q

he reinforcement steel may also be added in a masonry wall, to
resist flexural and dynamic stresses

A

TRUE

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10
Q

Lightweight concrete blocks are weaker because they weigh less

A

FALSE

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11
Q

Reinforcing bars add up to ______ strength in concrete blocks

A

TENSILE

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12
Q

Mortar has 5 different classes : M, S, N, O, and K. O, K are
stronger, whereas M is weaker.

A

FALSE

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13
Q

_______ is used for finishing either masonry walls or
framed (wood) walls or to make sculptures

A

PLASTER

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14
Q

The header is the shorter square face of brick, whereas stretcher is longer
face of brick

A

TRUE

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15
Q

English Bond, Flemish Bond, and Stretcher Bond have no
difference in the arrangement of bricks

A

FALSE

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16
Q

Lintels provide support for masonry over openings in brick walls

A

TRUE

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17
Q

The purpose of flashing is to ______ moisture that may penetrate the
wall back to the exterior

A

EXCLUDE

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18
Q

________ joints relieve the stresses set up by changes in temperature
and moisture conditions

A

EXPANSION

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19
Q

The fire resistance of timber can be improved with the help of
fire-retardant chemicals and water-soluble ammonium salts.

A

TRUE

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20
Q

Glass panels, Masonry partitions, Drywall ceilings, etc. are
__________ elements.

A

NON-STRUCTURAL

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21
Q

1 hr. fire rating means the wood can resist fire up to 1 hr.

A

TRUE

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22
Q

Framing members should never be connected to the masonry
walls/units

A

FALSE

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23
Q

Steel is a green material.

A

TRUE

24
Q

Hollow structural sections are weak in lateral-torsional
buckling

A

FALSE

25
Q

In case of W shape W 8 x 31, 8 is nominal depth in inches
whereas 31 is nominal weight in pounds per foot.

A

TRUE

26
Q

Which of the following is not a structural steel beam type?

A

U BEAM

27
Q

___________ are used for bracing sections, truss chords, and
bearing seat connections for bea

A

STRUCTURAL TEES

28
Q

Which one of the following is not a major/primary component
of a structural steel frame?

A

LINTELS

29
Q

__________span from column to column, support intermediate
floors, and help carry wall, partition, and point loads.

A

GIRDERS

30
Q

Subfloor may be part of structural frame

A

TRUE

31
Q

Which one of the following is not considered a type of slab?

A

ONE-WAY MOLDED SLAB

32
Q

If ____________________ is used in light commercial and industrial
buildings and residences, the resulting floor will be acoustically
controlled, fire resistant, free from squeaks and will allow for easy MEP
service.

A

INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION FLOOR SYSTEM

33
Q

Which one of the following industrial floor finishes require
mortar and grout?

A

TILE

34
Q

Linoleum is a type of resilient tile

A

TRUE

35
Q

The curtain wall is a non-load bearing wal

A

TRUE

36
Q

In the cavity wall, _____ wall protects from elements like
rain, wind, snow, etc. from going towards _____ of the
structure.

A

EXTERIOR, INTERIOR

37
Q

Lightweight curtain wall can be produced from the following
material(s)

A

ALUMINUM

38
Q

Thermal insulation is generally considered to be any material
that has a relatively ___ coefficient of thermal conductivity

A

LOW

39
Q

Large fluctuations in temperature change cause expansion and
contraction of the exposed section which causes unnecessary
stresses in the building frame.

A

TRUE

40
Q

Heat ducts and water lines do not need an insulation to prevent
heat loss.

A

FALSE

41
Q

Heat always seek _____ temperature levels. When the outside
temperature is _____, heat will flow from building to outside.
When the outside temperature is ____, heat will flow through
inside.

A

LOWER, COOL, HOT

42
Q

What are the main areas of a basic roof system?

A

BUILDING ENVELOPE, WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, STRUCTURE, DESIGN ELEEMENTS

43
Q

___________ are an engineered, truss-like construction
component used to support loads over short and long spans
alike. They are prefabricated and there is less wastage of
material

A

OPEN WEB STEEL JOIST

44
Q

One of the essential elements of the roof system is the
waterproof membrane

A

TRUE

45
Q

A green roof must be designed for extra dead and live load

A

TRUE

46
Q

Includes cladding, exterior doors and windows, painting, etc

A

EXTERIOR FINISHING

47
Q

Partitions, wall finishes, floor finishes, stairs, ceilings, trim around doors, windows,
cabinets fixtures, etc.

A

INTERIOR FINISHING

48
Q

Interior finishing cannot start until the building exterior
waterproofing and roofing are complete to prevent water
damage

A

TRUE

49
Q

Applied to concrete, masonry, metal lath bases, etc. (rough/extreme wear and tear)

A

PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER

50
Q

Applied to metal lath, fiberboard lath, gypsum or clay tile.

A

GYPSUM PLASTER

51
Q
  • Outer skin of wall assembly.
  • Prime purpose is to shed water and provide a pleasing appearance.
A

SIDING

52
Q
  • Portland cement plaster
  • Durable, weather resistant, cost-effective exterior finish.
A

STUCCO

53
Q

Exterior finishing can start as soon as structural frame has
advanced when cladding, exterior glazing, painting, etc. can be
applied.

A

TRUE

54
Q

Interior finishing provides building occupant with pleasant
environment to work and live.

A

TRUE

55
Q

one that rests on two supports and is free to move horizontally

A

SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM

56
Q

a structural element that is supported at one end and extends horizontally beyond the support point

A

CANTILEVER BEAM

Residential Construction Systems (2 decks)

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