FF2 Chapter 15- Questions & Answers
What are gusset plates?
a. truss component connecting plates made of lightweight metal
b. long strips of metal that are sandwiched by wood beam members
c. the vertical members of a truss assembly
d. structural sheathing designed to resist shear forces Correct Ans-a. truss component
connecting plates made of lightweight metal
What is characteristic of bowstring trusses?
a. commonly used in fire resistive construction
b. lack of cockloft or storage space
c. commonly used in lightweight residential construction
d. prone to sudden collapse in fire conditions Correct Ans-d. prone to sudden collapse in fire
conditions
Which structural component is composed of relatively small lightweight components arranged in
a series of triangles?
a. joist
b. lintel
c. chord
d. truss Correct Ans-d. truss
What are gusset plates?
a. truss component connecting plates made of lightweight metal
b. long strips of metal that are sandwiched by wood beam members
c. the vertical members of a truss assembly
d. structural sheathing designed to resist shear forces Correct Ans-a. truss component
connecting plates made of lightweight metal
What is characteristic of bowstring trusses?
a. commonly used in fire resistive construction
b. lack of cockloft or storage space
c. commonly used in lightweight residential construction
d. prone to sudden collapse in fire conditions Correct Ans-d. prone to sudden collapse in fire
conditions
Which structural component is composed of relatively small lightweight components arranged in
a series of triangles?
a. joist
b. lintel
c. chord
d. truss Correct Ans-d. truss