Practice Tests Flashcards
Does spray foam help sound transmission?
No
What is a dosseret?
block on top of a column capital
What is a pendentive?
transition piece between dome and square
What is the difference between parthanon and pantheon?
pantheon has a dome
What are 3 metal buildings?
crystal balace, eiffel tower, brooklyn bridge
What is parging?
mortar coats applied to masonry; trowelled. for water leakage
Can you substitute MW for SW?
yes
What type of joint is best for plaster finish?
flush joint
Do trowel joints resist weather?
No
Is a vee joint trowelled?
No
What is metallic zinc dust applied under heat to a metal?
sherardizing
Does copper tarnish exposed to weather?
yes
Should you solder aluminum?
no
Does SST need a protective coating?
no
Do copper and sst have the same expansion and contraction rate?
yes
What is weathering steel?
coating that rusts the outside but not the steel. no maintenance
What is the ADA code for protrusions?
can only protrude 4” from the wall if 27” to 80” AFF
What is the headroom height for stairs?
headroom for stairs = 6’-8”
What is the width of an office exit corridor?
exit corridor = 44” wide
What is a watercloset spacing?
watercloset spacing 60”x59”
What is the glazing code for 1.5 hr rated in exterior wall?
no glazing allowed
What is the code for required ADA parking?
1:25 for 200 and +1 every 100
What is cementitious layer used for?
damproofing
What is the max slope for a pedestrian walk?
1/4” per foot slope
What is a collar joint?
a vertical joint between two wythes
