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1. Highly Crosive - Extreme
G120 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move
The primary reason for providing core hols in bricks is to...
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...

2. Structural concrete fill
The most common used size of brick is...
Semirigid Connection is also called...
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
If you put less lime in Morar this decreases

3. Two flange plates
Welding can be done by either ____ or ___ welding
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
Cast Iron is formed when _______

4. Lighter Weight - Easier Erection
What are some Advantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connection beam flanges to the column
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally
A slip-critical connection is...

5. 24
The most water tight joint is ____
The maximum span of a K-series Joists is ____ times is depth
Arch welding is where
In connecting the upper-Column shaft with a lower-column shaft in a multistory steel frame building - we generally require?

6. Reduced cracking in concret - and reduction in the dimensions of stuctural members
Slagwool is _____
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
A concrete member containing reinfrocing bars is called _____
The exposed face of the brick is call _____

7. Bear directly on a compacted ground with the organic top soil removed.
BOF full name is _______
Slagwool is _____
What does HHS stand for?
Ground-Supported slabs area____

8. M -S -N -O
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
Simple Connection is also called...
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength

9. 3in
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
Mechanical couplers are used
Mechanical couplers are used
Joist spacing is generally between ___ and ___ for floors

10. AISC Type I Connection
A rigid Connection is also called...
Unfinished bolts have the same charateristics as ____ steel
Arch welding is where
PT concrete is Also known as _______

11. AISC Type I Connection
A rigid Connection is also called...
Galvanizing is...
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases
A snug-Tight Connection between framing members is obtained by

12. prestressed concrete member

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13. SJI
If you put more lime in Mortar this increases
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?
Ways to Protect structural steel from fire are...

14. 2
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____
In a Multisotry steel frame building - the columns are generally spiced every ____ floors
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
A shear connection between a Steel beam and a Steel Colum is also called a ____

15. Allow water washing of concrete after stripping the forms
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through
A common type of Form Tie is ____
What are some Disadvantages to using Steel and Joists and Joist Girders?
Form liners are used to...

16. FBX
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____
To protect reinforcment from corrosion - a minimum amount of concrete 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?
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?

17. Length - L - of unit
In specifying the dimensions of a masonry unit - which dimension is states last?
Retempering of motar means...
Frame Structure is defined by ________
W-Shape is also called _____

18. HHS
Arch welding is where
A tube is referred to as a ____
A snug-Tight condition is _____
Slagwool is _____

19. AISC Type III 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?
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
Semirigid Connection is also called...
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the

20. Connected members have been bolted together using spud wretch with the full force of a person
A snug-Tight condition is _____
What is Core Holes?
What does HHS stand for?
The Tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab on ground gernally consist of...

21. The contained molds in which the concrete is cast
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
Formwork is refereed to as
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?

22. American Standard Shape
Stripping time is ___
S-Shape is also called ____
Arch welding is where
High-strength bolts have the same charterisitcs as ____

23. High-treated carbon steel
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
Steel reinforcement in concrete elements that are permanently exposed to earth - such as in footing - must have a minimum concrete cover of ____
High-strength bolts are made from
Most of the cost comes from _____

24. Strip Footing
Steel Joist Institue classifies joists into three categories. What are they?
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
Slagwool is _____
A wall footing is also called _____

25. The time between the end of concreting and the removal of the forms
The most water tight joint is ____
Stripping time is ___
Horizontal Mortar joints are also called ______
A fixed anchor assemly is called a ____

26. False
A rigid connection between a steel beam and a Steel column can be made without connecting Beam Flanges to the Column
A masonry unit has 20% voids is referred to as a...
What are the two benifits of pressing concret?
A snug-Tight condition is _____

27. Width - W - of Unit
In specifying the dimesnsions f a masonry unity - which dimensions is stated first?
Galvanizing is...
What is Core Holes?
Slagwool is _____

28. Steel pipes
Iron is _______ in character - unlike steel
Slagwool is _____
Scaffold-types shores are usally made from
Shores are used for...

29. Basic Oxygen Furnace
The most important reason for providing tires in concrete conlumn is too
____ are used to Support the Rebar up off pf the ground
A wall footing is also called _____
BOF full name is _______

30. Is the Deposit of white substance on a masonry wall
G60 is for ____ corrosive enviroment
The grade of A992 yields strength of ____ksi
Bricks that have core holes are ____
Effloresecence

31. Compressive strength - boling-water absorbation - and saturation coefficient of the bricks
The freeze-thaw resistance of bricks has been found to be a function of the
A snug-Tight condition is _____
Height adjustablilty in shores made of dimension lumber is provided through___
Control joints in concrete do what?

32. A992
IRA is a measure of the Tensile Stregth of a brick?
This Grade of Steel is The most popular in use in buildings
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
Who Manufactureres joists and joist girders?

33. True
Mechanical couplers are used
A snug-Tight condition is _____
S-Shape is also called ____
Bricks that are highly absorptive may need to be wetted before being laid in a wall

34. Steel
High-strength bolts have the same charterisitcs as ____
A wall footing is also called _____
Horizontal Bridging Members are ?
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal

35. Grade 50 steel
Pretensioning is generally done at precaster's plant and yeilds a precast - ...
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
Basic Oxygen Furnace did what?
A steel with a yeild strenth of 50 ksi is also called _____

36. EAF - BOF - OHF
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
Molten iron from the blast furnace is converted to molten steel by one of three ways - which is the Three?
The oldest Method is also called Turn-of-Nut methos is where
Girder is...

37. False
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
W-Shape is also called _____
Weathering index of a location is a function of the

38. Square - rectangular or round
Fine Grained soles are______ with water
HSS can be what Shape?
Deep foundations use what to ensure that the building does not move
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 ____

39. posttensioned concret
The Term prestressed concrete refers to both pretensioned and...
The height and depth of ending Bearing is ___ for all K-series joists
A snape Tie consits of...
The most important reason for providing tires in concrete conlumn is too

40. M -S -N -O
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal
S-Shapes are mostly used for_____
List the Mortar types from greatest Comprssive strength to The lowest compressive strength
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

41. 18 to 48 in
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____
LH series has a depth range of...

42. Head Joints
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
IRA is a measure of the Tensile Stregth of a brick?
Vertical Mortar joints are also called _____
The stregth of concrete in a residential concrete slab-on=ground is generally

43. The contained molds in which the concrete is cast
Specified Dimensions of masonry units is ____
Formwork is refereed to as
Diagonal bridging may be used as an alternative to horizontal bridging to stablize joists?
A snug-Tight Condiction is also called...

44. Structural concrete fill
The most important reason for providing tires in concrete conlumn is too
The most commonly used steel for framming menbers is_______
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
_______ is the Most important Ferrous Metal

45. 2 1/2 hours of the initial preparations of mortar
Girder is...
Steel roof decks are either form decks or compoiste decks
Pocket formers in a PT concrete slab-on ground are used at...
Retempering of mortar - if needed - should be generally done within

46. Metals that contain Iron
The most important reason for providing ties in concrete wall is to...
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __
Roof decks are anchored to supporting members by continuous welds along the support lines
Ferrous Metals

47. General contractor
A masonry unit that has no voids is referred to as
The structural design of formwork design is the reponsibility of the
Steel joist and joist girders are best utilized in a building that has concentrated loads.
Simple Connection is also called...

48. A325
Simple Connection is also called...
The thickness of a roof or floor deck is generally specified in terms of...
K-series has a depth range of?
High-strength bolts have the same charterisitcs as ____

49. Concave
The most water tight joint is ____
Details of connection between Steel Framing members are generally prepared by the buildings
Hooks in bars are produced by turning the bars through
A two way joist floor is also called...

50. False
Fine Grained soles are______ with water
Floor deck is usally topped with a _____
Reshoring Concrete structures is necessary where excessive deflection of Floor slabs or foundation settlement is anticipate on remval of shores
The minimum depth of a K-series joist is ___ and the Max is __

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