ibc exam prep Questions and Correct
Answers
the shear capacity for horizontal wood frame gypsum board
diaphragm ceiling is how many POF for gypsum board 1/2 inch
thick with 16 on Center spacing of Ans: 90 plf
in exterior plaster, a minimum of 0.019 of an inch number 26
galvanized galvanized sheet gauge corrosion resistant weep screed
with a minimum vertical attachment flange of what must be
provided at or below the foundation plate line on exterior wall
studs Ans: three and a half inch
in exterior plaster, the weep screed must be placed a minimum of
how many inches above the Earth or 2in above paved areas how
many inches must weep screed be placed above Ans: 4 inches
what is the minimum time. For moist curing between the first and
second cement plaster code in an exterior application how many
hours? Ans: 48
what is a minimum thickness of reinforced gypsum concrete how
many inches? Ans: 2 inch
what is the maximum flame spread index of foam plastic
insulation used as interior wall or ceiling finish? Which section is
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this located in Ans: 75 flame spread index, located in section
2603 foam plastic insulation
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim how many
PCF which section is this located in? Ans: 20 PCF 320 kg in
section 2604 interior finish and trim chapter 26 Plastics
what is a Max flame spread index of foam plastic insulation used
as interior wall or ceiling finished Ans: 75
what is the minimum density of interior plastic trim PCF? Ans: 20
PCF
blank? Is masonry in which the tensile resistance of the masonry is
taken into consideration and the effects of stresses in
reinforcements are neglected what type of Masonry? Ans: plain
Masonry
pre-stress masonry is masonry in which internal stresses have
been introduced to counteract potential? Stresses in masonry
resulting from applied loads. compressive? Sheer? Tinsel? Ans:
tinsel
the center of gravity of projecting masonry or molded cornices
must lie within the middle of? Of the sporting wall. one third? 1/2?
2/3? Ans: one third
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