Sitework and Layout, Foundation, Concrete

Question 1

minimum required distance from every structure to the property lines established by a zoning ordinance

Answer 1

Setback

Question 2

legally defined and recorded boundaries of a parcel of land

Answer 2

Property Line

Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)

Question 3

process of transferring the initial key points of an architectural design onto the site

Answer 3

Layout

Question 4

used on site to establish where the land is

Answer 4

Batter Boards

Question 5

fixed, static loads made up of the building’s own structure, skin, equipment, and other fixed elements

Answer 5

Dead Loads

Question 6

Moving or transient loads (occupants, furnishing, rain, snow and ice)

Answer 6

Live Loads

Question 7

lowest division of a building, designed to support and anchor the superstructure and transmit its loads directly to the earth

Answer 7

Foundation

Question 8

part of the foundation bearing directly upon the supporting soil

Answer 8

Footing

Question 9

Resists tension

Answer 9

Steel

Question 10

Resists compression

Answer 10

Concrete

Question 11

refers to how strong the soil is

Answer 11

Soil Bearing Capacity

Question 12

Foundation used when good soil condition exists

Answer 12

Shallow Foundations

Question 13

single spread footing supporting a freestanding column or pier

Answer 13

Isolated Footing

Question 14

reinforced concrete footing extended to support a row of columns

Answer 14

Continuous Footing

Question 15

continuous spread footing of a foundation wall

Answer 15

Strip Footing

Question 16

reinforced concrete footing for a perimeter column or foundation wall extended to support an interior column load

Answer 16

Combined Footing

Question 17

thick, slab-like footing of reinforced concrete supporting a number of columns or an entire building

Answer 17

Mat Footing

Question 18

a mat foundation reinforced by a grid of ribs above or below the slab

Answer 18

Ribbed Mat

Question 19

used when soil underlying a shallow foundation is unstable or too soft

Answer 19

Deep Foundation

Question 20

“drilled pier”

hole is drilled or dug (augering) through inadequate soil and then filled w/ concrete

Answer 20

Caisson Foundations

Question 21

Driven into place instead of being drilled or poured

piles are driven closely together in clusters

Answer 21

Pile Foundations

Question 22

a proportioned mixture of cement + aggregate + water

Answer 22

Concrete

Question 23

powder mat’l w/c when combined w/ water possesses adhesive and cohesive properties

binder that hardens in place

Answer 23

Cement

Question 24

inert granular mat’l such as sand and gravel w/c when mix w/ cement and water result in concrete

Answer 24

Aggregates

Question 25

combines w/ cement to form a paste, w/c coats and surround the inert particles of aggregates and upon hardening, binds the entire mass together

Answer 25

Water

Question 26

hardening of concrete

Answer 26

Setting

Question 27

when mixed w/ water and a fine aggregate (less than 6mm)

Answer 27

mortar, stucco, or cement plaster

Question 28

when mixed w/ water, fine aggregate and a large aggregate (more than 6mm)

Answer 28

Concrete

Question 29

when w/o reinforcement (concrete)

Answer 29

Plain/Mass Concrete

Question 30

concrete in w/c steel reinforcement is embedded act together in resisting forces

Answer 30

Reinforced Concrete

Question 31

made by calcination of limestone added to cement to make it easier to work with

Answer 31

Lime

Question 32

source of the word plaster

Answer 32

Gypsum

Question 33

first developed by the Romans mix of slaked lime w/ ____ (volcanic ash) w/c hardened under water

Answer 33

Pozzolana Cement

Question 34

Patented Portland Cement

Answer 34

John Aspdin. 1824

Question 35

Type of Portland Cement: general purpose

Answer 35

Type I: Normal

Question 36

Type of Portland Cement: moderate resistance to sulfate attack; used in large piers and heavy abutments; used in structures in contact w/ ground water

Answer 36

Type II: Modified Portland Cement

Question 37

Type of Portland Cement: high strength at early periods; for cold weather construction

Answer 37

Type III: High Early Strength Cement

Question 38

Type of Portland Cement: generates less heat of hydration; for massive structures (large gravity dams)

Answer 38

Type IV: Low-heat Cement

Question 39

Type of Portland Cement: for high sulfate resistant attack

Answer 39

Type V: Sulfate Resistant Cement

Question 40

Type of Portland Cement:manufactured using raw materials; decorative

Answer 40

White Portland Cement

Question 41

Type of Portland Cement: introduces minute air bubbles to make it resistant to freexing

Answer 41

Air-entraining Portland Cement

Question 42

Aggregate smaller than 6mm (sand)

Answer 42

Fine Aggregate

Question 43

Aggregate larger than 6mm (Gravel)

Answer 43

Coarse Aggregate

Question 44

Water-cement ratio

Answer 44

smaller amt of water = stronger concrete

Question 45

substances added to a concrete mix to alter or enhance a specific property

Answer 45

Admixtures

Question 46

minute air bubbles in the concrete mix to increase resistance to freezing

Answer 46

Air-Entraining Agents

Question 47

to speed up the setting time of concrete

Answer 47

Accelerators

Question 48

slows down the setting of a concrete mix

Answer 48

Retarders

Question 49

reduces water requirements of concrete "plasticizers"

Answer 49

Reducers

Question 50

reduces the capillary attraction of the voids in the concrete and decreases water absorption (like sahara)

Answer 50

Integral Waterproofing compound

Question 51

used to give color to concrete

Answer 51

Colored pigments

Question 52

is strong in handling compression forces, but very week against tension durable, fireproof, little maintenance

Answer 52

Concrete

Question 53

strong in handling both compression and tensile forces expensive, needs fire proofing & maintenance against rust

Answer 53

Steel

Question 54

strength of a concrete mix is affected by how much water is added is the amount of water used per bag of cement

Answer 54

Water-Cement Ratio

Question 55

average amount of water added to concrete mix for ordinary job conditions

Answer 55

6.5 Gallons

Question 56

Proper proportioning of Cement: __ cement: __ sand: __ gravel + ____ (each part = 1 cubic foot)

Answer 56

1 cement, 2 sand, 4 gravel + Water

Question 57

1 cement : 1.5 sand : 3 gravel concrete under water, retaining walls

Answer 57

Class AA

Question 58

1 cement : 2 sand : 4 gravel suspended slabs, beams, columns, arches, stairs, walls of 4" thk

Answer 58

Class A

Question 59

1 cement : 2.5 sand : 5 gravel walls thicker than 4", footings, steps, reinforced concrete slabs on fill

Answer 59

Class B

Question 60

1 cement : 3 sand : 6 gravel concrete plant boxes, and any non-critical concrete structures

Answer 60

Class C

Question 61

1 cement : 3.5 sand : 7 gravel for mass concrete works

Answer 61

Class D

Question 62

Site --> _____ --> _____ --> _____ --> _____ --> _____ --> Load

Answer 62

Site, Foundation, Columns/Post, Girders/Beams, Joists/Beams, Floor, Load