NHIE Structural Component Terms Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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NHIE Structural Component Terms
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers


Question: Attic


Ans: A usually uninhabitable space above the ceiling of the highest
habitable area and below the roof framing. Also called a crawl space in
some markets.


Question: Axial force (load)


Ans: The vertical force acting on a structural member, such as a column or
a beam, that places the member under compression at the loading point.


Question: Basement (cellar)


Ans: An area that is partially or completely below grade; often has a
ceiling height of 7 feet or more, but sometimes less in older houses.


Question: Basement (daylight, walk out)


Ans: A basement that has a door to the exterior.


Question: Beam (girder)

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Ans: A structural member that carries loads from other members such as
joists, rafters, and other beams.


Question: Bow (bowed)


Ans: A condition where a structural member is curved along its long axis.


Question: Ceiling joist


Ans: A horizontal structural member that forms the ceiling of a room
below an attic.


Question: Ceiling, vaulted


Ans: A ceiling that extends at an angle above the top of a full-height wall;
the ceiling finish (drywall) is usually attached directly to the rafters.


Question: Ceiling, tray (or trey)


Ans: A horizontal ceiling raised above the top of a full-height wall; the
ceiling is often raised in one or two risers and decorated with crown
molding.


Question: Cinder block