CONSTRUCTION +STRUCTURAL
STEEL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
___ construction is commonly used for structures such as bridges and large arenas. -
ANSWERlong span
___ provide directional information so that structural steel members can be placed in
the proper direction and relation to each other - ANSWERerection plans
A(n) ___ is a structural steel member with parallel flanges that are joined with a
perpendicular web. - ANSWERwide-flange beam
___ provide information regarding concrete ingredients, proportions, placement, curing,
and finishing. - ANSWERspecifications
A ___ is a slender concrete, steel, or timber structural member driven or otherwise
embedded on end into the ground to support a load or compact the soil. - ANSWERpile
Cast-in-place concrete beams are identified on a plan view with letters and numbers
that correspond to the ___. - ANSWERbeam schedule
Rebar size is indicated in increments of ___'' diameter. - ANSWER1/8
Grade ___ rebar has a minimum tensile yield strength of 40,000 psi. - ANSWER40
Pretensioning is a method of prestressing concrete in which ___ is/are tensioned before
concrete is placed. - ANSWERsteel tendons
A(n) ___ is a blend of organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, or polymers that prevents
fresh concrete from adhering to previously set concrete. - ANSWERbond breaker
Aggregate represents approximately ___% of the overall volume of concrete. -
ANSWER70
A ___ is the principle vertical load-bearing member in a steel structure. -
ANSWERcolumn
A ___ is a type of purlin used as a horizontal stiffener between columns around the
perimeter of a building. - ANSWERgirt