CMGT 2400 Test 2 -Questions with Correct
Answers
Mortise and tenon/dovetail joints were used prior to
the invention of WLF
WLF originated where?
Chicago, US in 1830
Balloon Framing
-invented to replace the heavy construction system
-heavy timber
-balloon is rarely done
-balloon was modified into platform
Platform Framing
-95% of all framing
-subfloor at the first floor is completed soon after laying the floor joists at that level
-individuals studs are only one story high
A corner made by (2) WLF walls must have at least ____________ studs
3
Minimum slope for a rafter and ceiling joist assembly is
3:12
Actual dimensions of a 2x4
, 1 1/2 in by 3 1/2 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x6
1 1/2 in by 5 1/2 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x8
1 1/2 in by 7 1/4 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x10
1 1/2 in by 9 1/4 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x12
1 1/2 in by 11 1/4 in
Type of materials used for Top Plates
two 2-by members.
Type of materials used for Sole Plates
-untreated lumber
Type of materials used for Sills or Mudsills
-preservative-treated wood
-sill sealer
-anchor bolts
Pre-cut Stud length for 8' and 10' clear ceilings
Answers
Mortise and tenon/dovetail joints were used prior to
the invention of WLF
WLF originated where?
Chicago, US in 1830
Balloon Framing
-invented to replace the heavy construction system
-heavy timber
-balloon is rarely done
-balloon was modified into platform
Platform Framing
-95% of all framing
-subfloor at the first floor is completed soon after laying the floor joists at that level
-individuals studs are only one story high
A corner made by (2) WLF walls must have at least ____________ studs
3
Minimum slope for a rafter and ceiling joist assembly is
3:12
Actual dimensions of a 2x4
, 1 1/2 in by 3 1/2 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x6
1 1/2 in by 5 1/2 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x8
1 1/2 in by 7 1/4 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x10
1 1/2 in by 9 1/4 in
Actual dimensions of a 2x12
1 1/2 in by 11 1/4 in
Type of materials used for Top Plates
two 2-by members.
Type of materials used for Sole Plates
-untreated lumber
Type of materials used for Sills or Mudsills
-preservative-treated wood
-sill sealer
-anchor bolts
Pre-cut Stud length for 8' and 10' clear ceilings
