CON 101 CHAPTER 1 (EXAM 1) REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/

CON 101 CHAPTER 1 (EXAM 1) REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ Base Isolators - -Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel attached to a building's foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage. Brownfield Sites - -A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic environmental contamination. Constructability Review - -A design review process in which experienced contractors and construction managers work with the designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution, and building systems. Cofferdams - -Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water-free space. Curtain Wall - -An exterior cladding system that is supported entirely by the frame of the building, rather than being self-supporting or load-bearing