CEA Midterm Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
Civil Engineering - Answer-Military engineering that includes public works
Floor Joist - Answer-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or colums
Header - Answer-Supports and transfers the load above an opening to structural members at the edges
of the opening
insulation - Answer-material to restrict the flow of heat or sound through a wall, roof, floor, or ceiling
roof truss - Answer-supports and transfer roof loads to supporting walls
sill - Answer-supports and transfers loads from windows to the wall and provides a surface to which a
window can be attached
stud - Answer-material used to transfer vertical loads from the floor or roof above to the structure
below. Also used to transfer later loads
Questions and Answers
Civil Engineering - Answer-Military engineering that includes public works
Floor Joist - Answer-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or colums
Header - Answer-Supports and transfers the load above an opening to structural members at the edges
of the opening
insulation - Answer-material to restrict the flow of heat or sound through a wall, roof, floor, or ceiling
roof truss - Answer-supports and transfer roof loads to supporting walls
sill - Answer-supports and transfers loads from windows to the wall and provides a surface to which a
window can be attached
stud - Answer-material used to transfer vertical loads from the floor or roof above to the structure
below. Also used to transfer later loads