CM 1213 Quizzes questions with correct answers
Heavy-timber actually can perform better than unprotected steel during
building fires in some applications. Correct Answer-True
IBC's Type IV (HT) [602.4.2] code specifies that wood beams and
girders shall be of sawn or glue-laminated timber not less than ________
inches nominal width (in least dimension). Correct Answer-6-inches
Attention to details regarding engineered connections and lateral bracing
are important in the construction of heavy-timber structures. Correct
Answer-True
Beams used in heavy-timber construction are sometimes firecut in order
to: Correct Answer-Allow the beam to rotate out of the wall without
collapsing the wall during a fire.
The type of heavy-timber member that is often made to a specified
curved shape is the: Correct Answer-Glulam Beam
IBC's Type IV (HT) [602.4] code requires concealed cavities in heavy
timber construction to hide thermal insulation, electrical, plumbing, or
mechanical ducts/equipment. Correct Answer-False
According to IRC [R502.6], the ends of each joist, beam or girder shall
have not less than ________ of bearing on wood or metal and not less
than ________ of bearing on concrete or masonry except where
, supported by 1x4 ribbon strip and nailed into adjacent stud or by use of
approved joist hangers. Correct Answer-1½ inch; 3-inches
Which of the following would not be acceptable for use in constructing a
fire wall? Correct Answer-Wood stud and plywood sheathing wall
Cross-bridging and/or solid-bridging used in wood light-frame structures
are normally associated with: Correct Answer-Floor Joists
According to IRC [R502.8.1], notches in solid lumber joists, rafter, and
beams shall NOT exceed one-sixth the depth of the member, NOT be
longer than one third of the depth of the member, and NOT be located in
the _________ of the span. Correct Answer-Middle One-Third
In framing a house, which of the following framing members is most
likely to be preservative-treated? Correct Answer-Sill Plates in Contact
with Concrete
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a double header
joist? Correct Answer-The Letter "H"
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a tail joist?
Correct Answer-The Letter "A"
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a trimmer stud?
Correct Answer-The Letter "A"
Heavy-timber actually can perform better than unprotected steel during
building fires in some applications. Correct Answer-True
IBC's Type IV (HT) [602.4.2] code specifies that wood beams and
girders shall be of sawn or glue-laminated timber not less than ________
inches nominal width (in least dimension). Correct Answer-6-inches
Attention to details regarding engineered connections and lateral bracing
are important in the construction of heavy-timber structures. Correct
Answer-True
Beams used in heavy-timber construction are sometimes firecut in order
to: Correct Answer-Allow the beam to rotate out of the wall without
collapsing the wall during a fire.
The type of heavy-timber member that is often made to a specified
curved shape is the: Correct Answer-Glulam Beam
IBC's Type IV (HT) [602.4] code requires concealed cavities in heavy
timber construction to hide thermal insulation, electrical, plumbing, or
mechanical ducts/equipment. Correct Answer-False
According to IRC [R502.6], the ends of each joist, beam or girder shall
have not less than ________ of bearing on wood or metal and not less
than ________ of bearing on concrete or masonry except where
, supported by 1x4 ribbon strip and nailed into adjacent stud or by use of
approved joist hangers. Correct Answer-1½ inch; 3-inches
Which of the following would not be acceptable for use in constructing a
fire wall? Correct Answer-Wood stud and plywood sheathing wall
Cross-bridging and/or solid-bridging used in wood light-frame structures
are normally associated with: Correct Answer-Floor Joists
According to IRC [R502.8.1], notches in solid lumber joists, rafter, and
beams shall NOT exceed one-sixth the depth of the member, NOT be
longer than one third of the depth of the member, and NOT be located in
the _________ of the span. Correct Answer-Middle One-Third
In framing a house, which of the following framing members is most
likely to be preservative-treated? Correct Answer-Sill Plates in Contact
with Concrete
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a double header
joist? Correct Answer-The Letter "H"
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a tail joist?
Correct Answer-The Letter "A"
Looking at the figure below, which letter is pointing to a trimmer stud?
Correct Answer-The Letter "A"
