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1. To increase the shear strength of beam above that provided by concrete
G30 is for _____ corrosive enviroment
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the

2. Live end
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape

3. Floor decks
Girder is...
HSS can be what Shape?
A pour stop is generally used with
Retempering of motar means...

4. Snap Tie
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
A common type of Form Tie is ____
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
Stirrups are used in Concrete beam ____

5. True
A Column Spice is approximately ___ ft above the lower floor so that the erector can use the floor as a platform to make the connection.
Most of the cost comes from _____
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 minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __

6. 8 and 30 in
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?
Ways to Protect structural steel from fire are...
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
Retempering of motar means...

7. Grade 50 steel
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
Ferrous Metals
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases
Built-up sections are made by _____

8. 2 to 4 ft
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____
a construction join in a concrete slab on ground is required if the concrete in the slab connot be placed in one continuous operation
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?

9. All sheet-steel components are fabricated by rolling and pressing the sheets into carious cross-sectional profiles at room temperature
Ferrous Metals
Site-cast is when ____
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within
Cold formings is when __

10. Width - W - of Unit
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
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
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____

11. Cold-formed and light structural steel members - in zinc coating
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
Galvanizing is...

12. M -S -N -O
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?

13. 8 in to 30 in
K-series has a depth range of?
In a running-bond wall
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
S-Shape is also called ____

14. Flying forms
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?
Precast is where____
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 'perfect' amount of carbon is from .01 to 1.7% - this metal is called ______

15. HHS
A tube is referred to as a ____
Ways to Protect structural steel from fire are...
Semirigid Connection is also called...
A rigid Connection is also called...

16. Rigid Insulation and Roof cover
The Nominal Dimensions of masonry units
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
Roof deck is generally topped with _____
A two way joist floor is also called...

17. MOre Crrosive Enviroment - Hot
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Ground-Supported slabs area____
K series are more frequently used because they ____
A snape Tie consits of...

18. Wood and Plywood - Steel - Aluminum - Glass Fiber
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
Materials used for Formwork are___

19. True
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column

20. Zinc
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors
A snug-Tight Connection between framing members is obtained by
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____

21. True
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?
LH series has a depth range of...
Pocket formers in a PT concrete slab-on ground are used at...
Form liners are used to...

22. Is the Deposit of white substance on a masonry wall
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
Fine Grained soles are______ with water
Effloresecence
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.

23. Connected members have been bolted together using spud wretch with the full force of a person
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.
Retempering of motar means...
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
A snug-Tight condition is _____

24. AISC Type II Connection
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Mechanical couplers are used
LH series has a depth range of...
Simple Connection is also called...

25. Hot Rolling
What are the 3 types of furnaces?
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel

26. Flat-plate floor - and one-way joist floor
A two way joist floor is also called...
A snug-Tight Connection between framing members is obtained by
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...

27. False
In an English-bonded Wall
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
Unfinished bolts are made from

28. 240 in =20ft
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

29. Two flange plates
PT concrete is Also known as _______
Effloresecence
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?
OHF full name is?

30. Pre-tensioned concrete
PT concrete is Also known as _______
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move

31. A felexible connection that allows the ends of the beam to rotate under the load.
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____
A Simple Connection is...
In an English-bonded Wall
Stripping time is ___

32. True
CMU is _____
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?
Cast Iron is formed when _______
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __

33. Some interior concrete slabs-on-ground
Bricks that have frogs are...
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?
A pour stop is generally used with
A vapor retarder is required under

34. Mildly
Stripping time is ___
Form liners are used to...
What are some Advantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
G30 is for _____ corrosive enviroment

35. W-Shaped Columns and Beams
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
Working is the process by which____
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist

36. Workablity - water rentivity - and water tightness
To protect reinforcment from corrosion - a minimum amount of concrete is ____
HSS can be what Shape?
A doubly rienforced beam is one in which
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases

37. A992
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
Bricks that have frogs are...
Built-up sections are made by _____
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...

38. Roof and Floor
NonFerrous Metals are...
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.
Bricks that have core holes are ____
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____

39. Strip Footing
A wall footing is also called _____
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____
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?

40. Dead End
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?
Site-cast is when ____
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
A snug-Tight condition is _____

41. Exposed aggregate finish by water washing - Abrasive blasting - acid etching
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?
HSS can be what Shape?
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder
Three differenet types of cleaning Concrete surfaces is...

42. Is the Specified dimension plus one mortar joint thickness
The Nominal Dimensions of masonry units
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...
In a running-bond wall

43. Parallel - wider
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
BOF full name is _______
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape
S-Shape is also called ____

44. Parallel - wider
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
DLH series has a depth range of...

45. A plastic cone and a loop at each end.
What does SJI stand for?
A snape Tie consits of...
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
In a steel fram building - the secondary framing member for a roof or floor generally consist of ____ and ____

46. As a structure that is made entirely of linear elements - columns and beams.
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____
Stressing-end assembly is called a ____
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____
Frame Structure is defined by ________

47. False
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
Steel decks are availiable in two catagories ___ and ____
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

48. Metals that do not contain Metals
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
The Slag is what?
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
NonFerrous Metals are...

49. Hot Rolling
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
G120 is for ____ corrosive enviroment

50. Connections are tightened to a high tensil stress so that shear resistance is provided though fiction between the connect surfaces
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?
A slip-critical connection is...
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
Ferrous Metals

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