Open truss structure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Seismic upgrades indicate what? That the building is pre-33 masonry construction. They are not present on post-33 masonry buildings. Where are pre-33 seismic upgrades visible? Most often they are visible from the side and read walls. What are 3 types of seismic upgrades found on pre-33 masonry construction? 1. Concrete caps on the top of parapet walls. 2. Bond beams wherever trusses contact the exterior bearing walls. 3. Rafter tie plates wherever floor joists or roof rasters ...

What can be a sign of slab detachment? - Answer cracks along the slab edge Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - Answer There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed. What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - Answer shrinkage of the concrete slab Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - Answer moisture from soil rising into the house Which of the conditions can be caused by poor ventilation in a c...

Firefighter 2 final Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers What does an initial radio report provide? (116-117) A. Transfer of command B. Description of conditions as they appear C. Procedure for requesting a special alarm D. Operations from a legal and statistical standpoint - answerb Which of the following should be in an arrival report? (117) A. Number of victims B. Discussion of command C. Correct address of the incident D. Emergency medical services on scene - answerc Which of...

axial load - A force that is perpendicular and that passes through the centroid (center) is known as an __________ ___________ backdraft - The burning of heated gaseous products of combustion, when oxygen is introduced into an oxygen deficient atmosphere, is known as ____________ Bottom chord - ______ ________ is the bottom member of a truss and is under tension. Bowstring truss - __________ ______ is the top chord of the truss and curved (arched truss) cantilever - A ...

Roof A waterproof cover of a building, can block streams from ladder pipes and platform apparatus from penetrating the fire Roof considerations -Roofs are typically not as strong as floors -Many types of roofs have inherent concealed spaces -Roofs may have loads added that they were not originally designed to support -Subject to wear and tear from the elements Flat roofs Found on buildings of all types such as large area warehouses, shopping centers, schools and may have slig...

NEIEP 800 Final Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023. Hydro elevators in low rise applications do not need an _____ _____ room. - Correct Answer-overhead machine Some advantages of hydros are lower equipment and building construction costs because the load of a hydro is carried to the _____ where as the load of a traction car is carried by the _____ _____. - Correct Answer-ground, building structure When drilling the jack hole, the only proper way to determine if the hole is plumb is to re...

AHIT Practice Exam Questions and Answers (100% Pass) What can be a sign of slab detachment? - Answer️️ -cracks along the slab edge Which of the following is true about perimeter vents in a crawl space? - Answer️️ -There is little agreement about when to keep vents open or closed. What is not a likely cause of slab settlement? - Answer️️ -shrinkage of the concrete slab Perimeter venting is required in a crawl space to prevent _____. - Answer️️ -moisture from soil rising ...

NEIEP 800 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Hydro elevators in low rise applications do not need an _____ _____ room. - Answer- overhead machine Some advantages of hydros are lower equipment and building construction costs because the load of a hydro is carried to the _____ where as the load of a traction car is carried by the _____ _____. - Answer- ground, building structure When drilling the jack hole, the only proper way to determine if the hole is plumb is to remove the dril...

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition Chapter 3 Building Construction Final Exam Type I construction building are considered to be: A. More collapse resistant than other building types B. More likely to suffer structural damage due to the effects of fire C. The most common type of residential construction encountered by firefighters D. Hazardous due to the adhesives and industrial glues used during the construction process - CORRECT ANSWER-A. More collapse resistant than other build...

What is the overall purpose of the structural inspection? a. to report signs of water penetration b. to check for code compliance c. to identify major structural deficiencies d. to recommend inspection by a structural engineer - Answer c What part of a home's structure is least likely to be visible to the home inspector? a. crawl space b. footings c. attic d. foundation - Answer b When should the home inspector not enter the crawl space? a. when dangerous or adverse si...