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Heavy Commercial Print reading CH. 1&2 (1).
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Heavy Commercial Print reading CH. 1&2True or False? Prints and specifications are referred in to the competitive bidding process -
ANS-True
A(n) _____ timber is an engineered wood product comprised of layers of wood members that
are joined together with adhesives to form larger members - ANS-glued laminated (glulam)
exterior cladding materials for structural steel buildings include ______ - ANS-masonry
True or False? general contractors submit bids based on costs from subtractors - ANS-True
True or False? masonry construction does not require steel reinforcement - ANS-False
True or False? structural steel buildings provide great resistance to external forces, such as
earthquakes, when properly designed - ANS-True
in reinforced concrete construction, reinforcing steel provides _____ - ANS-tensile strength
True or False? tilt-up and precast concrete members are set in place after concrete has cured to
a desired strenght - ANS-True
True or False? road building specifications provide subgrade compaction requirements -
ANS-True
a sheet identified as E1.2 in a large print page is part of the ______ prints - ANS-electrical
True or False? the masterformat identifies engineering specifications for structural steel
construction - ANS-False
True or False? climatic conditions, such as variations in temperature, rainfall, and snow loads,
impact the design of structural frames and exterior protective systems - ANS-True
True or False? the symbols used by an architect on a set of prints supersede any other common
interpretations for the symbols - ANS-True
A(n) ________ provides accurate information concerning the allowable stresses that various
components of a structure can bear - ANS-engineer
True or False? information about building materials is commonly provided on the internet or
CD-ROM - ANS-True
, the ______ series of construction documents and the ________ construction documents are the
two most common standard contract forms for bidding on construction projects - ANS-American
institute of Architects; ConsensusDocs
True or False? the geographic variations taken into account in construction planning include
environmental legislation - ANS-True
_______ is formed, placed, and cured to a specific strength at a location other than its final
location - ANS-precast concrete
______ conditions have an impact on the foundation planning, shoring requirements, and
drainage systems - ANS-soil
True or False? soil conditions may vary dramatically on a single construction site - ANS-True
True or False? all building materials are available in all areas of the world - ANS-False
True or False? design-bid-build is the project delivery system where an owner negotiates the
price of the construction project with a contractor - ANS-False?
A(n) _____ is a construction professional who designs and creates plans for structure -
ANS-architect
heavy wood timbers are solid wood members with a minimum nominal thickness and width of
______" - ANS-5
design specifications for glulam timbers include ______ - ANS-lumber grade
_____ is a common material for long-span roof truss systems and bridges - ANS-structural steel
the highest level of LEED certification is _____ - ANS-platinum
True or False? in reinforced concrete construction, concrete provides tensile strength and
reinforcing steel provides compressive strength - ANS-False
True or False? certain temperature and curing conditions must exist to ensure proper
performance for traffic surfaces - ANS-True
True or False? lifting inserts are attached to the face of tilt-up walls before lifting - ANS-False
the abbreviation "IBC" represents the _______ - ANS-international building code
True or False? there are six levels of LEED certification - ANS-False
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