CON 101 CSU EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
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Base isolators - ANS 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 - ANS a property that is abandoned or under used because of historic
environmental contamination
constructability review - ANS a design review process in which experienced contractors and
construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can
be built in an efficient and cost effective manner...
entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution and building
system
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, cofferdams - ANS temporary watertight enclosures eretected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water free space
curtain wall - ANS an exterior cladding system that is supported entirely by the frame of the
building rather than being self supporting or load bearing
infrastructure - ANS the basic roadways, bridges and railroad networks that support a
community or societ
lean principles - ANS stemming from the Toyota Production System, principles that focus on
creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste
these principles are now being applied in construction
program - ANS a written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility
every design starts with a program
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100% VERIFIED.
Base isolators - ANS 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 - ANS a property that is abandoned or under used because of historic
environmental contamination
constructability review - ANS a design review process in which experienced contractors and
construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can
be built in an efficient and cost effective manner...
entails review of materials, application, installation techniques, field execution and building
system
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, cofferdams - ANS temporary watertight enclosures eretected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water free space
curtain wall - ANS an exterior cladding system that is supported entirely by the frame of the
building rather than being self supporting or load bearing
infrastructure - ANS the basic roadways, bridges and railroad networks that support a
community or societ
lean principles - ANS stemming from the Toyota Production System, principles that focus on
creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste
these principles are now being applied in construction
program - ANS a written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility
every design starts with a program
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