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Construction Basics Exam

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1. Concrete masonry Units
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____
The primary reason for providing core hols in bricks is to...
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
Bricks and Blocks are called ____

2. Molten Limestone that floats over molten Iron
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
DLH series has a depth range of...
Pocket formers in a PT concrete slab-on ground are used at...
The Slag is what?

3. To increase the shear strength of beam above that provided by concrete
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____
W-Shape is also called _____

4. 8 in to 30 in
Formwork is refereed to as
K-series has a depth range of?
Shores are used for...
In a running-bond wall

5. 3000 PSI
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally
Stripping time is ___
What does SJI stand for?

6. Some interior concrete slabs-on-ground
A common type of Form Tie is ____
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
A vapor retarder is required under
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...

7. W-Shaped Columns and Beams
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
The most common thickness for mortar is____
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally
The exposed face of the brick is call _____

8. Hot Rolling
Coarse-Grained soils are refered to as ______ with water
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
What does HHS stand for?
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___

9. The Framework
Built-up sections are made by _____
Most of the cost comes from _____
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the
What does HHS stand for?

10. Adding water to the mortar
The Three Levels of Hot-dip Galvanizing are...
Who Invented the Basic Oxygen Furnace?
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
Retempering of motar means...

11. 3in
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
Unfinished bolts are made from
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____

12. Bear directly on a compacted ground with the organic top soil removed.
Ground-Supported slabs area____
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder
HSS can be what Shape?
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____

13. G30 - G60 - G120
The Slag is what?
Coarse-Grained soils are refered to as ______ with water
The Three Levels of Hot-dip Galvanizing are...
The exposed face of the brick is call _____

14. Gas or arc
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

15. American Standard Shape
Bricks that have core holes are ____
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
Fine Grained soles are______ with water
S-Shape is also called ____

16. Extruded Bricks
K-series has a depth range of?
Mechanical couplers are used
Bricks that have core holes are ____
Ferrous Metals

17. Lighter Weight - Easier Erection
K-series has a depth range of?
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
What are some Advantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____

18. 3in
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____
To protect reinforcment from corrosion - a minimum amount of concrete is ____
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____

19. A special electric wrench is used that induces a predetermined torque bolt
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
Twist-off Bolt method is...
W-Shape are mostly used for ____
The primary reason for providing core hols in bricks is to...

20. Strength of it - and weakens the strength of the wall.
Built-up sections are made by _____
NonFerrous Metals are...
Unfinished bolts are made from
If you put less lime in Morar this decreases

21. Square - rectangular or round
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
In a PT concrete slab on groud - the tendons are stressed from the
HSS can be what Shape?
BOF full name is _______

22. Elevated Slabs and arches - its formwork for arches
A common type of Form Tie is ____
What are some Advantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
Shores are used for...
Pretensioning is generally done at precaster's plant and yeilds a precast - ...

23. Steel

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24. Two terminals of high-voltage electric circuit are brought close together and creating a sutained spark across the space between the terminals
OHF full name is?
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall
Arch welding is where

25. K-series - LH series - DHL series
If you put less lime in Morar this decreases
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?

26. 50
Blast Furnace is the process by which ______
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
Ground-Supported slabs area____
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____

27. Fibrous
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?
A concrete member containing reinfrocing bars is called _____

28. Gas or arc
Materials used for Formwork are___
Mechanical couplers are used
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...

29. Stretcher Face
In a Flemish-bonded wall
IN the steel joist designation 24LH10 the number 24 gives the _____
Yeild strength of steel is also referred to as the ______
The exposed face of the brick is call _____

30. Gauge number
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
K series are more frequently used because they ____
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from

31. Noncombustible and is similar to fiberglass - manufacture of insulation.
Slagwool is _____
Frame Structure is defined by ________
A slip-critical connection is...
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks

32. Bear directly on a compacted ground with the organic top soil removed.
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as
Who Invented the Basic Oxygen Furnace?
Ground-Supported slabs area____
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____

33. The bolt shank and nut are marked after the joint has been snugged. Then a specific amount of rotation is induced in the nut with repect to the bolt - generally 1/3 to a full turn beyond the snug-tight condition
Camber refers to...
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
The oldest Method is also called Turn-of-Nut methos is where
What are the 3 types of furnaces?

34. Each course consists of Strechers
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
In a running-bond wall
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?

35. Each course consists of Strechers
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
S-Shape is also called ____
In a running-bond wall

36. 2 1/2 in
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
Most of the cost comes from _____
The most common used size of brick is...

37. True
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape
Cast Iron is formed when _______
a construction join in a concrete slab on ground is required if the concrete in the slab connot be placed in one continuous operation

38. True
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?
A rigid Connection is also called...
Ground-Supported slabs area____
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?

39. 2 1/2 in
The primary purpose of steel reinforments is to increase the tensile strenth of concrete elements - however - steel reinforcments is also used to increase the shear strength and compressive strenght of concrete elements
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
Unfinished bolts are made from
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists

40. 40 ft
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____
Built-up sections are made by _____
EAF full name is?
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from

41. AISC Type III Connection
In a running-bond wall
Precast is where____
The two Strength Properties of Mortar are ______
Semirigid Connection is also called...

42. Sloped - thinner
BOF full name is _______
Semirigid Connection is also called...
A masonry unit has 20% voids is referred to as a...
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape

43. Workablity - water rentivity - and water tightness
A vapor retarder is required under
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?
IRA is a measure of the Tensile Stregth of a brick?

44. 8 in to 30 in
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder
K-series has a depth range of?
Arch welding is where
The two Strength Properties of Mortar are ______

45. The courses alternate between headers ans stretchers
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape
K series are more frequently used because they ____
In an English-bonded Wall

46. Strands
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the
Form liners are used to...
The Term Tendons includes...

47. Steel
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
Precast is where____
Yeild strength of steel is also referred to as the ______

48. True
A snug-Tight Connection between framing members is obtained by
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall
Simple Connection is also called...

49. A felexible connection that allows the ends of the beam to rotate under the load.
A Simple Connection is...
The most common thickness for mortar is____
Unfinished bolts have the same charateristics as ____ steel
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

50. Metals that do not contain Metals
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
NonFerrous Metals are...
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____
HSS can be what Shape?