What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? - ANSWER Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly determine the type of foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building s...
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What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? - ANSWER
Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly determine the type of foundation, the
foundation itself is very much affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete? - ANSWER
Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air pockets and forces the concrete into all
parts of the forms.
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? - ANSWER Radius
Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __' apart and no more than __" from the ends of any plate
section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least __" into the concrete. - ANSWER 6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - ANSWER The exterior of the wall.
If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing stagger and locate them as
far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. - ANSWER Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. - ANSWER 50°F
What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43 loaded with a live load
of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - ANSWER 13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning plywood subfloor? -
ANSWER 1/8"
, Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ANSWER It helps distribute structural loads
that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and the masonry
pocket? - ANSWER 1/2"
If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max slope that can be provided? - ANSWER
1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house appear to be level. However, they actually slope at least 1" every 16'
toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch 22'-6" - 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 =
3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
What is the emittance value of steel? - ANSWER 0.12
Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install insulation? - ANSWER Open attic space.
This type of insulation installation adheres the flange outside edge to the face of the framing. - ANSWER
Inset stapling.
A ______ wall is a masonry outer non-weight bearing wall that is not braced at each story. - ANSWER
Curtain
When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia the proper width, and punch snaplock
"ears" every _______along the top of the fascia using a snaplock punch. - ANSWER
Garage floor surfaces must be made of approved - ANSWER noncombustible
Which type of joint is made in concrete to cause cracking in preselected locations? - ANSWER
Contraction
What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing steel? - ANSWER The lap can be
designated in either inches or bar diameters but should not be less than 12 in
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