quiz 1 COPY Flashcards
What is the traditional project delivery process?
Design / Bid / Build
Who does the project manager work for?
Owner
What is the copyrighted organizing system for construction specifications called?
MasterFormat
What should the architect consult first on a building project, zoning or codes?
Zoning
The building codes match _______ and _________?
Construction Types and Use
Groups.
How many construction types are there?
5
What construction type is the most fire resistant?
type 1 (concrete)
What is LEED?
A: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A rating system
that offers credits for energy-saving features and sustainability.
What is a “net zero energy” building?
building that uses no more energy than it
produces.
What is OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (regulates jobsite
safety)
What type of settlement must be avoided?
differential
What is the most desirable soil type for building on?
Bedrock (igneous stone)
What soil can be unstable due to shrinking and swelling?
Clay
What is the term for a system of walls that supports the soil during construction of the
foundations?
xcavation Sheeting
What is the permanent sheeting system used for the World Trade Center in NY?
slurry wall
What is the term for the anchors that are drilled diagonally through a slurry wall?
Tiebacks
What is the process for artificially changing the water table around a foundation?
A: De-watering
What is the water-repelling membrane product that is commonly used for concrete foundation walls?
Drainage mat
Concrete caissons are a deep foundation system. What does “caisson” refer to?
a wooden structure that allows for excavation to occur under water (as for bridge foundations)
Concrete footings (of various types) are classified as ______ foundation systems?
Shallow
The basement of a building is known as the ________
Substructure
What is a “slump test”?
an on-site test that measures water content of the mix
What is the raw ingredient of CEMENT, that is the result of raw materials being burned
and then mixed with gypsum?
Clinker
What are FORM TIES
Steel or plastic rods with fasteners on either end that hold formwork together for concrete walls
Concrete cures by heat of ____________?
hydration
What are the main ingredients of concrete?
cement, fine and coarse aggregates and
water.
______ are added to the concrete mix to enhance it’s working properties, such as
strength, workability, curing time, surface hardness…
Admixtures
What is the difference between pre-tensioning and post-tensioning of concrete?
re-T is done off site, in a controlled environment (precast concrete), Post-T is done
on-site, after the concrete has cured.
What is the difference between a ONE-WAY frame system and a TWO-WAY frame system?
one- rectilinear
two- square
What building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world?
pantheon, Rome
What is the mechanical device called that is used for post-tensioning on site?
ram
Steel reinforcing bars are sized in increments of _____
1/8”
What kind of formwork system is commonly used for elevator cores in buildings?
slip-forming
What is the typical curing time for sitecast concrete?
21-28 days
What is the term for the temporary wooden or steel supports for concrete floors that are necessary during the curing period?
shoring
What is the unit used to measure the compressive strength of concrete?
pounds per square inch, or PSI
What is the minimum dimension required between the reinforcing steel and the edge of
the formwork (for fire and corrosion protection)?
2 inches
Who invented the first true system of sitecast concrete reinforcing?
Francois Hennebique, a 19 th C. French building contractor
What is the delivery process when design and construction are offered by the same
entity/firm?
design/Build
