Definitions

Question 0

Metal conduit used to protect electrical wiring.

Answer 0

Armored Cable

Question 1

Weight or equipment added during a remodeling

Answer 1

Additional Dead Load

Question 2

A force that passes through the center of an object.

Answer 2

Axial Load

Question 3

Decretive wood with a routed bead, usually located in 30’s style buildings.

Answer 3

Bead Board

Question 4

Concealed spaces in roof structures usually associated where two roof lines come together.

Answer 4

Build-Overs

Question 5

Outside strengthening column in a masonry or concrete building.

Answer 5

Buttress

Question 6

Concealed space used to run electric, ductwork, and plumbing in a structure.

Answer 6

Chase

Question 7

Weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached.

Answer 7

Dead load.

Question 8

Metal plate with stamped gang nail used to connect wood in lightweight trusses.

Answer 8

Gusset Plate

Question 9

Sudden load delivered to a structure. I.E. jumping onto a roof

Answer 9

Impact load

Question 10

Any load other than dead load; water, snow, machinery, firefighters.

Answer 10

Live load