COSC 275 WOD 5-6 Exam 2; Questions and
Answers % Correct
column Correct answer-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
loaded axially in compression.
beam Correct answer-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely support...
COSC 275 WOD 5-6 Exam 2; Questions and
Answers % Correct
column Correct answer-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
loaded axially in compression.
beam Correct answer-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as columns
and walls
girder Correct answer-A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a
combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points along its
length.
Joist Correct answer-A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or more inches
wide, used horizontally as a support for a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made from steel,
aluminum, or other material.
Load-bearing Wall Correct answer-A wall specifically designed and built to support an
imposed load in addition to its own weight.
Anchor Bolt Correct answer-A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation, for
securing a sill, framework, or machinery.
Envelope Correct answer-A term used to denote the extreme outside surface and
dimensions of a building.
Wythe Correct answer-Each continuous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit in
thickness.
Tilt-up Construction Correct answer-A method of concrete construction in which
members are cast horizontally at a location adjacent to their eventual position and tilted into
place after removal of forms.
Metal Framing Correct answer-Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated
construction around columns and at beams.
Dampproofing Correct answer-An application of a water-resisting treatment or material
to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water or
moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air Barrier Correct answer-A component of the building envelope system that prohibits
air leakage into a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid-
applied air barriers are examples.
Sheathing Correct answer-Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used
to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the
surface. The sheathing grades of lumber are also commonly used for pallets, crates, and certain
industrial products.
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