AHIT Structural Inspection (2) Exam Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!

Footings are - ANSWER-Base where foundation rests A foundation transmits the weight of a structure from ___________ to __________ . - ANSWER-Above grade walls, footings Columns are vertical supports that carry weight from ________ to __________ - ANSWER-Girders, ground Girders are horizontal structural members used to carry the weight of the floor and wall loads to the foundation and columns. (true/false) - ANSWER-True Joists are horizontal structural members used to support __________ and __________. - ANSWER-Ceiling, floor Compression __________ on a structural member tending to make member ___________ - ANSWER-Pushes, shorter/smaller Tension _________ on a structural member, tending to make member __________ - ANSWER-Pulls, longer/larger Shearing is stress resulting from forces being applied on either side from opposite directions (true/false) - ANSWER-True Bending is movement of a structural member out of its original position without shearing (true/false) - ANSWER-True Name five causes of vertical cracks. (SURFS) - ANSWER-1. Settlement of structure 2. Uneven settlement 3. Remodeling (new load) 4. Failure of materials 5. Soil compacting/washing away