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Construction Basics Exam

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1. True
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?

2. Cold-formed and light structural steel members - in zinc coating
Galvanizing is...
Retempering of motar means...
A rigid Connection is also called...
In an English-bonded Wall

3. Reduced cracking in concret - and reduction in the dimensions of stuctural members
Bricks that have core holes are ____
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the

4. Upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load
The Slag is what?
Camber refers to...
DLH series has a depth range of...
In a steel fram building - the secondary framing member for a roof or floor generally consist of ____ and ____

5. The contained molds in which the concrete is cast
Girder is...
K-series has a depth range of?
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
Formwork is refereed to as

6. Heavier members and spans from column to column
Mechanical couplers are used
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
Horizontal Mortar joints are also called ______
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?

7. Width - W - of Unit
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
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?
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally
BOF full name is _______

8. Floor decks
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
A pour stop is generally used with
DLH series has a depth range of...
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____

9. 2 to 4 ft
Camber refers to...
The most common thickness for mortar is____
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

10. Strands
Pocket formers in a PT concrete slab-on ground are used at...
The most water tight joint is ____
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____

11. False
A rigid Connection is also called...
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
A rigid connection between a steel beam and a Steel column can be made without connecting Beam Flanges to the Column
Control joints in concrete do what?

12. Rigid Insulation and Roof cover
IRA is a measure of the Tensile Stregth of a brick?
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
Roof deck is generally topped with _____

13. False
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
Frame Structure is defined by ________
PT concrete is Also known as _______
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.

14. False
IRA is a measure of the Tensile Stregth of a brick?
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth

15. 3/8
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
The most common thickness for mortar is____
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings

16. 3/5/8x2/1/4x7/5/8
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
In a running-bond wall
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
The most common used size of brick is...

17. False
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
Stirrups are generally made of...

18. Length - L - of unit
Three differenet types of cleaning Concrete surfaces is...
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?

19. M -S -N -O
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move
Weathering index of a location is a function of the
The most common used size of brick is...

20. True
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
Pretensioning is generally done at precaster's plant and yeilds a precast - ...
Horizontal Mortar joints are also called ______
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding

21. Connections are tightened to a high tensil stress so that shear resistance is provided though fiction between the connect surfaces
A Blast Furnace is a ______
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
A slip-critical connection is...

22. Fall within the range of loads spans that are common in buildings
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
In a steel fram building - the secondary framing member for a roof or floor generally consist of ____ and ____
K series are more frequently used because they ____
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases

23. Beams and Columns
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
W-Shape are mostly used for ____
Semirigid Connection is also called...
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____

24. Each course Consists of alternate headers and stretchers
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
In a Flemish-bonded wall
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____

25. Grade 50 steel
Girder is...
Yeild strength of steel is also referred to as the ______
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____

26. Stretcher Face
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
A common type of Form Tie is ____
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
Most of the cost comes from _____

27. AISC Type II Connection
The Nominal Dimensions of masonry units
Mechanical couplers are used
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...
Simple Connection is also called...

28. Highly Crosive - Extreme
G120 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Mechanical couplers are used
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.

29. True
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
A Blast Furnace is a ______
A common type of Form Tie is ____

30. 24
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
Ferrous Metals
High-strength bolts are made from

31. Ties are generally not provided in a concrete wall
A rigid Connection is also called...
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
Form liners are used to...
W-Shape is also called _____

32. MOre Crrosive Enviroment - Hot
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
In an English-bonded Wall
Semirigid Connection is also called...
A wall footing is also called _____

33. prestressed concrete member

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34. Mildly
PT concrete is Also known as _______
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
G30 is for _____ corrosive enviroment
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?

35. Ties are generally not provided in a concrete wall
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
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?
W-Shape is also called _____

36. Flying forms
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 ____
The exposed face of the brick is call _____
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground

37. A single 1/2 - 7 wire strand
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____

38. Molded bricks
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
Bricks that have frogs are...
Twist-off Bolt method is...
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder

39. Each course consists of Strechers
HSS can be what Shape?
Unfinished bolts have the same charateristics as ____ steel
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within
In a running-bond wall

40. A plastic cone and a loop at each end.
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
The Three Levels of Hot-dip Galvanizing are...
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
A snape Tie consits of...

41. Concave
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
EAF full name is?
Arch welding is where
The most water tight joint is ____

42. FBX
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?
LH series has a depth range of...
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
A rigid Connection is also called...

43. Steel Joist Institute
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
What does SJI stand for?
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings

44. Wide-Flange section
Bricks that have core holes are ____
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____
High-strength bolts are made from
W-Shape is also called _____

45. Steel Grade
Yeild strength of steel is also referred to as the ______
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from

46. The size of the masonry that the manufacture would like to achieve.
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
Weathering index of a location is a function of the
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
Steel joist are braced against instabilty by

47. Reinfocing bars are provided at the top and bottom of the beams
Bricks and Blocks are called ____
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
A doubly rienforced beam is one in which

48. Its strenth-to-weight ration is high - which reduces the weight of forms and shores.
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
Stripping time is ___
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.

49. Noncombustible and is similar to fiberglass - manufacture of insulation.
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
Slagwool is _____
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____

50. General contractor
DLH series has a depth range of...
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?