COSC 275 WOD EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
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Column - ANSWER-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
laded axially in compression.
Beam - ANSWER-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as
columns and walls.
Girder - ANSWER-A larger principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a
combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points
along its length.
Joist - ANSWER-A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or more inches
wide, used horizontally as a support for a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made
from steel, aluminum, or other material.
Metal framing - ANSWER-Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated
construction around columns and at beams.
Dampproofing - ANSWER-An application of a water-resisting treatment or material to
the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water
or moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air barrier - ANSWER-A component of the building envelope system that prohibits air
leakage into a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap
and fluid- applied air barriers are examples.
Load-bearing wall - ANSWER-A wall specifically designed and built to support an
imposed load in addition to its own weight.
Anchor bolt - ANSWER-A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation, for
securing a sill, framework, or machinery.
Envelope - ANSWER-A term used to denote the extreme outside surface and
dimensions of a building.
Wythe - ANSWER-Each continuous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit in
thickness.
Tilt-up - ANSWER-A method of concrete construction in which members are cast
horizontally at a location adjacent to their eventual position and tilted into place after
removal of forms.
Sheathing - ANSWER-Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used
to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Column - ANSWER-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
laded axially in compression.
Beam - ANSWER-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as
columns and walls.
Girder - ANSWER-A larger principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a
combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points
along its length.
Joist - ANSWER-A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or more inches
wide, used horizontally as a support for a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made
from steel, aluminum, or other material.
Metal framing - ANSWER-Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated
construction around columns and at beams.
Dampproofing - ANSWER-An application of a water-resisting treatment or material to
the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water
or moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air barrier - ANSWER-A component of the building envelope system that prohibits air
leakage into a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap
and fluid- applied air barriers are examples.
Load-bearing wall - ANSWER-A wall specifically designed and built to support an
imposed load in addition to its own weight.
Anchor bolt - ANSWER-A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation, for
securing a sill, framework, or machinery.
Envelope - ANSWER-A term used to denote the extreme outside surface and
dimensions of a building.
Wythe - ANSWER-Each continuous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit in
thickness.
Tilt-up - ANSWER-A method of concrete construction in which members are cast
horizontally at a location adjacent to their eventual position and tilted into place after
removal of forms.
Sheathing - ANSWER-Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used
to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish
