Construction Methods Exam 1 with
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compression - correct answer ✔✔pushing together
tension - correct answer ✔✔pulling apart
a prime example of post and lintel is.. - correct answer ✔✔Stone Henge
the header sits on a... - correct answer ✔✔trimmer
bearing wall - correct answer ✔✔load bearing wall which support a majority of the weight/load
dead load - correct answer ✔✔actual weight of the building
live load - correct answer ✔✔weight added to the building from furniture, people, wind/lateral forces,
earthquakes, torsion (dynamic)
shear - correct answer ✔✔a force that results from a heavy load that causes one part of an object to
slide past the rest of the object
bending - correct answer ✔✔a force that causes a twisting action
column - correct answer ✔✔vertical structure designed to transmit a compressive load from the ceiling
beam - correct answer ✔✔rigid member that carries loads horizontally across a space to supporting
elements
, trusses - correct answer ✔✔triangulation of members in tension or compression that provides strength
over long spans with little material
a beam supported by two lateral forces isn't capable of resisting lateral forces unless.... - correct answer
✔✔braced
arches - correct answer ✔✔curved structures for spanning and opening
vaults - correct answer ✔✔arches extended into a third dimension
domes - correct answer ✔✔spherical structure rotated around a central point
cables - correct answer ✔✔have high tensile strength but no resistance to compressive forces
light frame - correct answer ✔✔dimensional and engineered lumber // most common in residential and
some commercial construction
platform framing - correct answer ✔✔most common system // uses dimensional lumber for efficient
structural form
nominal vs. actual dimensions - correct answer ✔✔say nominal, know actual
3 foundation systems - correct answer ✔✔basement, slab on grade, crawl space
common facing materials for interior partitions - correct answer ✔✔gypsum, plaster, glass reinforced
gypsum
alternative wall systems - correct answer ✔✔moveable/demountable, panelized, sustainable, organic
materials, nanotech
4 concrete ingredients - correct answer ✔✔cement, aggregate, water, and admixtures
complete solutions rated
compression - correct answer ✔✔pushing together
tension - correct answer ✔✔pulling apart
a prime example of post and lintel is.. - correct answer ✔✔Stone Henge
the header sits on a... - correct answer ✔✔trimmer
bearing wall - correct answer ✔✔load bearing wall which support a majority of the weight/load
dead load - correct answer ✔✔actual weight of the building
live load - correct answer ✔✔weight added to the building from furniture, people, wind/lateral forces,
earthquakes, torsion (dynamic)
shear - correct answer ✔✔a force that results from a heavy load that causes one part of an object to
slide past the rest of the object
bending - correct answer ✔✔a force that causes a twisting action
column - correct answer ✔✔vertical structure designed to transmit a compressive load from the ceiling
beam - correct answer ✔✔rigid member that carries loads horizontally across a space to supporting
elements
, trusses - correct answer ✔✔triangulation of members in tension or compression that provides strength
over long spans with little material
a beam supported by two lateral forces isn't capable of resisting lateral forces unless.... - correct answer
✔✔braced
arches - correct answer ✔✔curved structures for spanning and opening
vaults - correct answer ✔✔arches extended into a third dimension
domes - correct answer ✔✔spherical structure rotated around a central point
cables - correct answer ✔✔have high tensile strength but no resistance to compressive forces
light frame - correct answer ✔✔dimensional and engineered lumber // most common in residential and
some commercial construction
platform framing - correct answer ✔✔most common system // uses dimensional lumber for efficient
structural form
nominal vs. actual dimensions - correct answer ✔✔say nominal, know actual
3 foundation systems - correct answer ✔✔basement, slab on grade, crawl space
common facing materials for interior partitions - correct answer ✔✔gypsum, plaster, glass reinforced
gypsum
alternative wall systems - correct answer ✔✔moveable/demountable, panelized, sustainable, organic
materials, nanotech
4 concrete ingredients - correct answer ✔✔cement, aggregate, water, and admixtures
