Building Matters Exam I Questions With Complete
Solutions
A heavy timber (type IV-HT) building is primarily fire-protected
by:
A.adding paint-on fire protection.
B.specifying wood only for nonstructural elements.
C.using only dense wood species.
D.specifying minimum wood cross-sections.
E.it does not have any usable fire rating. Correct Answers D
A new building is being constructed adjacent to an existing
building whose footings are shallower than those planned for the
new structure. The foundation for the new building should be
constructed
A.in the usual way, as the existing building's footings will be
minimally disrupted.
B.to the same depth as the footings in the existing building.
C.after the footings of the existing building have been extended
down to the depth of the footings of the proposed building.
D.in two steps: first on the three nonadjacent sides and then on
the remaining side. Correct Answers C
A nominal 2 x 6 is shown in cross section. The measured
perimeter is most
nearly:
A.8 inches
B.10 inches
,C.12 inches
D.14 inches
E.16 inches Correct Answers D
A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure
when
A.moisture in the soil is detected.
B.the piles can be placed below ground water level.
C.dense earth makes conventional excavation difficult.
D.the surface soil has low bearing capacity. Correct Answers D
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessibility Guidelines, ramp slopes shall NOT exceed which
of the following ratios? Correct Answers 1:12
Anchor bolts are used in wood light frame construction to
connect:
A.steel beams to interior steel pipe columns.
B.rafters to top plates.
C.foundation walls to foundation footings.
D.stair stringers to stair treads.
E.sills to foundation walls. Correct Answers E
Arrange the following tasks for a typical project in ascending
order of scheduled time, that is, from the task requiring the least
time to the most.
I. Schematic design phase
II. Bidding phase
, III. Client approval
IV. Design development phase
V. Construction documents phase Correct Answers III, II, I,
IV, V
Beams used in Heavy Timber construction are sometimes
firecut. This is done to:
A.allow air circulation at the beam's end in an effort to reduce
moisture decay.
B.counteract wind uplift forces.
C.allow the beam to rotate out of the wall if it burns through.
D.to ensure that columns will not buckle in the event of a fire.
E.to combat the effects of wood shrinkage. Correct Answers C
Common lateral-force resisting systems in heavy timber
structures are:
A.knee braces.
B.elevator shaft enclosure walls.
C.diagonal brace.
D.a and c only.
E.all of these. Correct Answers E
Compared to conventional spread footings, pile foundations
(check all that
apply)
A.are more costly.
B.are more permanent.
C.employ a wider range of materials.
Solutions
A heavy timber (type IV-HT) building is primarily fire-protected
by:
A.adding paint-on fire protection.
B.specifying wood only for nonstructural elements.
C.using only dense wood species.
D.specifying minimum wood cross-sections.
E.it does not have any usable fire rating. Correct Answers D
A new building is being constructed adjacent to an existing
building whose footings are shallower than those planned for the
new structure. The foundation for the new building should be
constructed
A.in the usual way, as the existing building's footings will be
minimally disrupted.
B.to the same depth as the footings in the existing building.
C.after the footings of the existing building have been extended
down to the depth of the footings of the proposed building.
D.in two steps: first on the three nonadjacent sides and then on
the remaining side. Correct Answers C
A nominal 2 x 6 is shown in cross section. The measured
perimeter is most
nearly:
A.8 inches
B.10 inches
,C.12 inches
D.14 inches
E.16 inches Correct Answers D
A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure
when
A.moisture in the soil is detected.
B.the piles can be placed below ground water level.
C.dense earth makes conventional excavation difficult.
D.the surface soil has low bearing capacity. Correct Answers D
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessibility Guidelines, ramp slopes shall NOT exceed which
of the following ratios? Correct Answers 1:12
Anchor bolts are used in wood light frame construction to
connect:
A.steel beams to interior steel pipe columns.
B.rafters to top plates.
C.foundation walls to foundation footings.
D.stair stringers to stair treads.
E.sills to foundation walls. Correct Answers E
Arrange the following tasks for a typical project in ascending
order of scheduled time, that is, from the task requiring the least
time to the most.
I. Schematic design phase
II. Bidding phase
, III. Client approval
IV. Design development phase
V. Construction documents phase Correct Answers III, II, I,
IV, V
Beams used in Heavy Timber construction are sometimes
firecut. This is done to:
A.allow air circulation at the beam's end in an effort to reduce
moisture decay.
B.counteract wind uplift forces.
C.allow the beam to rotate out of the wall if it burns through.
D.to ensure that columns will not buckle in the event of a fire.
E.to combat the effects of wood shrinkage. Correct Answers C
Common lateral-force resisting systems in heavy timber
structures are:
A.knee braces.
B.elevator shaft enclosure walls.
C.diagonal brace.
D.a and c only.
E.all of these. Correct Answers E
Compared to conventional spread footings, pile foundations
(check all that
apply)
A.are more costly.
B.are more permanent.
C.employ a wider range of materials.
