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Construction Basics Exam

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1. EAF - BOF - OHF
High-strength bolts are made from
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____

2. Iron ore and coke are mixed together in a Furnace
Blast Furnace is the process by which ______
A vapor retarder is required under
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____

3. 8 in to 30 in
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
A common type of Form Tie is ____
K-series has a depth range of?
The most water tight joint is ____

4. Concrete masonry Units
Bricks and Blocks are called ____
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
S-Shape is also called ____

5. Reinforced concrete member
Bricks and Blocks are called ____
A concrete member containing reinfrocing bars is called _____
Simple Connection is also called...
If you put less lime in Morar this decreases

6. True
Steel floor decks are either form decks or Composite decks.
NonFerrous Metals are...
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?

7. A325
High-strength bolts have the same charterisitcs as ____
A rigid connection between a steel beam and a Steel column can be made without connecting Beam Flanges to the Column
Inside of Pressed concret the prestressing cables are called____
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______

8. Its strenth-to-weight ration is high - which reduces the weight of forms and shores.
The Nominal Dimensions of masonry units
What is Core Holes?
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
The most common thickness for mortar is____

9. A single 1/2 - 7 wire strand
Arch welding is where
Ground-Supported slabs area____
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...
IN the steel joist designation 24LH10 the number 24 gives the _____

10. Reduced cracking in concret - and reduction in the dimensions of stuctural members
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
OHF full name is?
A vapor retarder is required under
Working is the process by which____

11. Reinfocing bars are provided at the top and bottom of the beams
A doubly rienforced beam is one in which
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
A vapor retarder is required under
A Joist has _____ than a Joist Girder

12. Obtaining by welding two or more standard sections together
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
Built-up sections are made by _____
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column

13. Snap Tie
A common type of Form Tie is ____
Stripping time is ___
The I-section can be classified into four shapes. What are they?
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?

14. Bear directly on a compacted ground with the organic top soil removed.
Ground-Supported slabs area____
W-Shape 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 ____
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?

15. A992
A tube is referred to as a ____
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
BOF full name is _______

16. Rigid Insulation and Roof cover
Site-cast is when ____
Ferrous Metals
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape
Roof deck is generally topped with _____

17. Floor decks
A pour stop is generally used with
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
Most Structural Steel sections are produced using _______
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall

18. A Waffle Slab
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from
A two way joist floor is also called...
G120 is for ____ corrosive enviroment

19. Fibrous
What are the 3 types of furnaces?
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
A rigid Connection is also called...

20. They provide a weakness in the slab at predetermined locations to force the slab to crak there and not somewhere else.
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
Control joints in concrete do what?
a construction join in a concrete slab on ground is required if the concrete in the slab connot be placed in one continuous operation

21. Steel
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal
Fine Grained soles are______ with water
Unfinished bolts are made from
Most of the cost comes from _____

22. True
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
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
Site-cast is when ____
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through

23. M -S -N -O
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength
Bricks that have core holes are ____
A slip-critical connection is...

24. Steel pipes
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from
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
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength

25. They provide a weakness in the slab at predetermined locations to force the slab to crak there and not somewhere else.
Control joints in concrete do what?
The primary reason for providing core hols in bricks is to...
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____

26. Zinc
A tube is referred to as a ____
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____
A snape Tie consits of...
Cold formings is when __

27. SJI
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
Control joints in concrete do what?
The most water tight joint is ____
Twist-off Bolt method is...

28. Steel

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29. Steel Joist Institute
Bricks that have frogs are...
What does SJI stand for?
Three differenet types of cleaning Concrete surfaces is...
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the

30. Strength of it - and weakens the strength of the wall.
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
Site-cast is when ____
If you put less lime in Morar this decreases
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?

31. 240 in =20ft
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
A 10 in deep joist can be used for a maximum span of _____
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?

32. The concrete is cast at the site
In a running-bond wall
What is Core Holes?
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
Site-cast is when ____

33. Flat-plate floor - and one-way joist floor
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength
NonFerrous Metals are...
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors

34. Greater Floor to Floor height - COncentrated Loads - Complex layout floor and roof frame - and Fire protection
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
What is Core Holes?
The most common thickness for mortar is____
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?

35. True
Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because___
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?
Ground-Supported slabs area____
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist

36. True
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within
A masonry unit has 20% voids is referred to as a...
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
Bricks and Blocks are called ____

37. prestressed concrete member

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38. 40 ft
The two Strength Properties of Mortar are ______
Effloresecence
To protect reinforcment from corrosion - a minimum amount of concrete is ____
A K-series steel joist that is 20 in deep cannot space more than ____

39. Solid unit
The primary reason for providing core hols in bricks is to...
A masonry unit has 20% voids is referred to as a...
Control joints in concrete do what?
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within

40. 2 1/2 in
The chairs used for supporting reinforcing steel bars are generally
The most water tight joint is ____
The chairs used for supporting reinforcing steel bars are generally
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists

41. True
Site cast concrete slabs can be one of two types What are they?
OHF full name is?
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?

42. Encase steel sections in concrete - OR use a Spray-applied fire protection and gypsum board facing
Ways to Protect structural steel from fire are...
A tube is referred to as a ____
The most important reason for providing tires in concrete conlumn is too
A wall footing is also called _____

43. As a structure that is made entirely of linear elements - columns and beams.
A wall footing is also called _____
NonFerrous Metals are...
Frame Structure is defined by ________
The oldest Method is also called Turn-of-Nut methos is where

44. False
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
Simple Connection is also called...
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?
W shapes the interior serfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the S shape

45. Bearing connection
High-strength bolts are made from
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...
Hot-dipped galvanized the steel member is immersed in a kettle of molten _____

46. Beams and Columns
The two most commonly used concrete floor systems are...
Slagwool is _____
Control joints in concrete do what?
W-Shape are mostly used for ____

47. Upward deflection of a beam to counter downward deflection by a dead load
Camber refers to...
OHF full name is?
Joists Girders has ______ than a Joist
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for ceilings?

48. Strands
Semirigid Connection is also called...
The Term Tendons includes...
What are the 3 types of furnaces?
A snug-Tight condition is _____

49. Depth of the joist in inches
Weathering index of a location is a function of the
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
S shapes the interior surfaces of the flanges are ____ and are ____ than the W shape
IN the steel joist designation 24LH10 the number 24 gives the _____

50. Width - W - of Unit
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the