EXSS 175 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
what are the two types of prestressed concrete? - Answer-pre-tensioned and post-
tensioned,
describe pre-tensioned concrete - Answer-a cable is pulled and concrete is poured and
then cable is cut when concrete dries.
describe post-tensioned concrete - Answer-concrete is poured with a empty pipe in the
middle then cable is inserted and tensioned with plates at each end to pull in the
concrete when cut.
where are OWSJ mostly used>? - Answer-light commercial construction for floor and
roof structures.
what are advantages of OWSJ? - Answer-they use less steel than wide flange beams
and support loads more efficiently so they cost less.
what institute has standardized specs and labeling for joists? - Answer-Steel Joist
institute
what are the dimension of K series OWSJ - Answer-depths of 8" to 30" and spans up to
60'
what are the dimension of a LH series OWSJ - Answer-18" to 48" and spans up to 96'
what are the dimensions of a DLH series OWSJ - Answer-52" to 72" and spans up to
144'
what does the first number of 12K3 mean - Answer-12" deep
what does the letter in 12k3 mean? - Answer-K series joist
what does the 3 in 12k3 mean? - Answer-the size of cords
what should be done when using light gauge steel in residential construction - Answer-a
engineer should design the structure of the building.
what is a knee wall? - Answer-short walls joined by a sloping ceiling.
, split level houses have floor plans in which the levels are seperated by a _____ of stairs
- Answer-half-flight
what is platform framing also known as? - Answer-western framing
what is stage one of plumbers construction ? - Answer-provisions for the service
entrance of the water supply and sewer drain to the building are made prior to the
pouring of the foundation.
what is stage two of plumbing construction? - Answer-rough in plumbing, which includes
installing water supply pipes and sewage drain pipes. the rough in work is performed
before the slab is poured in slab-on-grade construction and before wall-covering
materials are placed on the wall framing.
what is stage three of plumbing construction? - Answer-the final stage of the plumbers
work is the finish plumbing, which includes the installation and connection of fixtures
after the walls and floors are finished.
what does the distribution system include? - Answer-main supply line to the building
form the municipal water meter, individual well, or other source of supply.
what is the name for pipes that take the water from the main to the various service
outlets. - Answer-distribution pipes.
control valves are incorporated with - Answer-distribution valves
piping plans are only shown on residential plans if they are - Answer-unusual
on what type of construction are piping layouts given? what type of drawing are they? -
Answer-in commercial plans and are usually isometric drawings
What type of materials are used for piping? - Answer-copper, galvanized steel, brass,
plastic.
what are the common types of materials used in piping for residental plans? - Answer-
copper and plastic
what thicknesses does copper piping come in? - Answer-heavy, medium, and light wall
thicknesses
what type of copper pipes are suitable for interior plumbing systems? - Answer-heavy
and medium
what pipes for are suitable interior plumbing applications - Answer-light pipes.
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
what are the two types of prestressed concrete? - Answer-pre-tensioned and post-
tensioned,
describe pre-tensioned concrete - Answer-a cable is pulled and concrete is poured and
then cable is cut when concrete dries.
describe post-tensioned concrete - Answer-concrete is poured with a empty pipe in the
middle then cable is inserted and tensioned with plates at each end to pull in the
concrete when cut.
where are OWSJ mostly used>? - Answer-light commercial construction for floor and
roof structures.
what are advantages of OWSJ? - Answer-they use less steel than wide flange beams
and support loads more efficiently so they cost less.
what institute has standardized specs and labeling for joists? - Answer-Steel Joist
institute
what are the dimension of K series OWSJ - Answer-depths of 8" to 30" and spans up to
60'
what are the dimension of a LH series OWSJ - Answer-18" to 48" and spans up to 96'
what are the dimensions of a DLH series OWSJ - Answer-52" to 72" and spans up to
144'
what does the first number of 12K3 mean - Answer-12" deep
what does the letter in 12k3 mean? - Answer-K series joist
what does the 3 in 12k3 mean? - Answer-the size of cords
what should be done when using light gauge steel in residential construction - Answer-a
engineer should design the structure of the building.
what is a knee wall? - Answer-short walls joined by a sloping ceiling.
, split level houses have floor plans in which the levels are seperated by a _____ of stairs
- Answer-half-flight
what is platform framing also known as? - Answer-western framing
what is stage one of plumbers construction ? - Answer-provisions for the service
entrance of the water supply and sewer drain to the building are made prior to the
pouring of the foundation.
what is stage two of plumbing construction? - Answer-rough in plumbing, which includes
installing water supply pipes and sewage drain pipes. the rough in work is performed
before the slab is poured in slab-on-grade construction and before wall-covering
materials are placed on the wall framing.
what is stage three of plumbing construction? - Answer-the final stage of the plumbers
work is the finish plumbing, which includes the installation and connection of fixtures
after the walls and floors are finished.
what does the distribution system include? - Answer-main supply line to the building
form the municipal water meter, individual well, or other source of supply.
what is the name for pipes that take the water from the main to the various service
outlets. - Answer-distribution pipes.
control valves are incorporated with - Answer-distribution valves
piping plans are only shown on residential plans if they are - Answer-unusual
on what type of construction are piping layouts given? what type of drawing are they? -
Answer-in commercial plans and are usually isometric drawings
What type of materials are used for piping? - Answer-copper, galvanized steel, brass,
plastic.
what are the common types of materials used in piping for residental plans? - Answer-
copper and plastic
what thicknesses does copper piping come in? - Answer-heavy, medium, and light wall
thicknesses
what type of copper pipes are suitable for interior plumbing systems? - Answer-heavy
and medium
what pipes for are suitable interior plumbing applications - Answer-light pipes.
