EXAC - Analyze the advantages and
limitations of structural systems Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
If you wish to create a building with
a highly irregular form -
correct answer ✅Choose systems with simple floor and roof
framing that are fabricated
mostly on-site, such as Sitecast concrete using any slab system
without beams or ribs
Light gauge steel framing
Platform frame - wood and metal stud framing system
Masonry construction with either concrete slab or wood light floor
framing
If you wish to leave the structure
exposed while retaining a high
fire-resistance rating: -
correct answer ✅Choose structural systems that are inherently
resistant to fire and heat,including All concrete systems (although
ribbed systems may require added thickness in the ribs or slab, or
an applied fireproofing
Heavy timber frame
, EXAC - Analyze the advantages and
limitations of structural systems Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Mill construction - brick and block masonary walls
Structural steel is highly susceptible to loss of strength in a fire and
usually must be protected with a fire-resistive finishing system.
requires fire proofing.
If you wish to minimize floor thickness to reduce total building
height or to reduce floor spandrel depth on the building facade: -
correct answer ✅The thinnest floor systems are concrete slabs
without ribs, preferably prestressed,
such as Sitecast concrete two-way flat plate or flat slab, especially
when posttensioned
Precast prestressed hollow core or solid slab (pages 132-133)
Post tensioned one-way solid slab
If you wish to minimize the area occupied by columns or bearing
limitations of structural systems Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
If you wish to create a building with
a highly irregular form -
correct answer ✅Choose systems with simple floor and roof
framing that are fabricated
mostly on-site, such as Sitecast concrete using any slab system
without beams or ribs
Light gauge steel framing
Platform frame - wood and metal stud framing system
Masonry construction with either concrete slab or wood light floor
framing
If you wish to leave the structure
exposed while retaining a high
fire-resistance rating: -
correct answer ✅Choose structural systems that are inherently
resistant to fire and heat,including All concrete systems (although
ribbed systems may require added thickness in the ribs or slab, or
an applied fireproofing
Heavy timber frame
, EXAC - Analyze the advantages and
limitations of structural systems Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Mill construction - brick and block masonary walls
Structural steel is highly susceptible to loss of strength in a fire and
usually must be protected with a fire-resistive finishing system.
requires fire proofing.
If you wish to minimize floor thickness to reduce total building
height or to reduce floor spandrel depth on the building facade: -
correct answer ✅The thinnest floor systems are concrete slabs
without ribs, preferably prestressed,
such as Sitecast concrete two-way flat plate or flat slab, especially
when posttensioned
Precast prestressed hollow core or solid slab (pages 132-133)
Post tensioned one-way solid slab
If you wish to minimize the area occupied by columns or bearing
