G4 - Suspended Slabs Flashcards
What is a spandrel beam?
the beam at the outer edge of the slab
How does a single joist system differ from a double joist system?
direction of joists
What is the name of the slab that is supported directly by columns without the use of beams or girders?
flat plate
What is another name for a waffle formed slab soffit?
two way joist slab
Which of the following is often round?
capital head
Which slab uses drop panels and capitals?
flat
Using a slenderness ratio of 1:40, what is the maximum unsupported length of an 89 x 140 wooden shore?
3.560 m
What is the name for the system of structural supports and bracing required for the support of temporary loads during construction?
falsework
Why are aluminum joists so popular in fly table construction?
they are very light and strong
What is an important consideration when placing either steel or wooden shores?
they must be plumb
Where are shores and re-shores placed?
directly above and below each other
What is the disadvantage of using scaffold re-shoring?
they are difficult to move through
Where are re-shores under flat slabs placed?
directly below loading points imposed on the slab
What is used to secure the two members of a two-piece adjustable wood shore?
Ellis shore clamp
