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Construction Basics Exam

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1. posttensioned concret
Most of the cost comes from _____
What are the 3 types of furnaces?
Working is the process by which____
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...

2. All sheet-steel components are fabricated by rolling and pressing the sheets into carious cross-sectional profiles at room temperature
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
Control joints in concrete do what?
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
Cold formings is when __

3. A992
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____
DLH series has a depth range of...
Mechanical couplers are used
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings

4. 18 to 48 in
LH series has a depth range of...
Girder is...
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

5. A special electric wrench is used that induces a predetermined torque bolt
What is Core Holes?
Per ASTM standars - facing bricks are classiffied as Types FBS - FBX. amd FBA. Which of these types has the most stringent requirements for dimensional tolerance - chippage - and warpage?
Twist-off Bolt method is...
LH series has a depth range of...

6. Hot Rolling
Bricks and Blocks are called ____
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
Frame Structure is defined by ________
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____

7. Beams and Columns
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____
W-Shape are mostly used for ____
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...

8. 8 and 30 in
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder

9. Allow water washing of concrete after stripping the forms
Form liners are used to...
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?

10. True
Bricks that have core holes are ____
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____

11. EAF - BOF - OHF
Effloresecence
Camber refers to...
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
The 'perfect' amount of carbon is from .01 to 1.7% - this metal is called ______

12. Each course consists of Strechers
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?
In a running-bond wall
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column

13. Concrete masonry Units
BOF full name is _______
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?
Bricks and Blocks are called ____
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

14. SJI
In an English-bonded Wall
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
What does SJI stand for?
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?

15. Encase steel sections in concrete - OR use a Spray-applied fire protection and gypsum board facing
IN the steel joist designation 24LH10 the number 24 gives the _____
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
Ways to Protect structural steel from fire are...

16. The contained molds in which the concrete is cast
Formwork is refereed to as
To protect reinforcment from corrosion - a minimum amount of concrete is ____
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally

17. False
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
A snug-Tight condition is _____
A Simple Connection is...

18. False
Horizontal Mortar joints are also called ______
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
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
The 'perfect' amount of carbon is from .01 to 1.7% - this metal is called ______

19. Cold-formed and light structural steel members - in zinc coating
OHF full name is?
High-strength bolts are made from
If you are moving the prefabricated formwork for each bay of the floor as a complete unit and the put it into position with a crane This is refereed to as ____
Galvanizing is...

20. Upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load
A wall footing is also called _____
Camber refers to...
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____
G30 is for _____ corrosive enviroment

21. AISC Type II Connection
Per ASTM standars - facing bricks are classiffied as Types FBS - FBX. amd FBA. Which of these types has the most stringent requirements for dimensional tolerance - chippage - and warpage?
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
Simple Connection is also called...

22. Reinforced concrete member
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____
Cast Iron is formed when _______
Stripping time is ___
A concrete member containing reinfrocing bars is called _____

23. Open-Hearth furnace
Three differenet types of cleaning Concrete surfaces is...
The term FLying form refers to...
OHF full name is?
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?

24. Elevated Slabs and arches - its formwork for arches
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
A rigid connection between a steel beam and a Steel column can be made without connecting Beam Flanges to the Column
Shores are used for...

25. A 100% solid unit
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
Control joints in concrete do what?
Shores are used for...
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as

26. Greater Floor to Floor height - COncentrated Loads - Complex layout floor and roof frame - and Fire protection
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
Ferrous Metals
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?

27. Reduced cracking in concret - and reduction in the dimensions of stuctural members
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
A snug-Tight Connection between framing members is obtained by
Who Invented the Basic Oxygen Furnace?

28. Reduced cracking in concret - and reduction in the dimensions of stuctural members
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?
Who Invented the Basic Oxygen Furnace?
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
The Slag is what?

29. 52-72
BOF full name is _______
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
Slagwool is _____
DLH series has a depth range of...

30. Hoizontal bridging members at the bottom of the joists - and horizontal briging members at the top of the joists
The term FLying form refers to...
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____
Unfinished bolts are made from
Steel joist are braced against instabilty by

31. EAF - BOF - OHF
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
In an English-bonded Wall
A Blast Furnace is a ______

32. Stabilizing members that space across the joists
A Blast Furnace is a ______
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
field bolting of steel member is gerneally preferred over filed welding?
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?

33. 2 to 4 ft
Yeild strength of steel is also referred to as the ______
A rigid connection between a steel beam and a Steel column can be made without connecting Beam Flanges to the Column
A snug-Tight condition is _____
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

34. Gauge number
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...
A Simple Connection is...
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...

35. Connections are tightened to a high tensil stress so that shear resistance is provided though fiction between the connect surfaces
The two Strength Properties of Mortar are ______
Stirrups are generally made of...
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from
A slip-critical connection is...

36. Reinfocing bars are provided at the top and bottom of the beams
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through
A doubly rienforced beam is one in which
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

37. 3/5/8x2/1/4x7/5/8
A common type of Form Tie is ____
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
The most common used size of brick is...

38. Grade 50 steel
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
Blast Furnace is the process by which ______
A concrete member containing reinfrocing bars is called _____
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks

39. Pile
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
Retempering of motar means...
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move

40. Lighter Weight - Easier Erection
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____
Bricks that have core holes are ____
What are some Advantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?

41. Plastic - and Steel chairs with plastic-coated feet
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
The chairs used for supporting reinforcing steel bars are generally
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
The Three Levels of Hot-dip Galvanizing are...

42. 240 in =20ft
Steel joist are braced against instabilty by
Horizontal Mortar joints are also called ______
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

43. Parallel - wider
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...
A pour stop is generally used with

44. Heavier members and spans from column to column
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
The Term Tendons includes...
Three differenet types of cleaning Concrete surfaces is...
Retempering of motar means...

45. AISC Type I Connection
A rigid Connection is also called...
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the
Blast Furnace is the process by which ______

46. Rigid Insulation and Roof cover
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
Roof deck is generally topped with _____
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through
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

47. Structural concrete fill
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
Twist-off Bolt method is...
What is Core Holes?

48. True
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.

49. False
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
Materials used for Formwork are___
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi

50. Obtaining by welding two or more standard sections together
Built-up sections are made by _____
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall
Cold formings is when __
In a Flemish-bonded wall