Probable questions-taken from powerpoint
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Major Players in the Construction Industry?
-Owner
-Designer
-Contractor
Two categories of construction projects?
-Horizontal
-Vertical
Major types of building projects?
-Residential
-Commercial
-Industrial
The type of building or the function of a building you can build on a specific parcel of land is
determined by zoning ordinances.
The set of rules used by public agencies to ensure buildings are designed safely for specific
uses and occupancies are determined by building codes
Who has responsibility to recommend or suggest the use of particular materials and finishes for
a project? Design professional (architect/engineer)
Who is responsible for selecting construction means and methods and has overall responsibility
for safety on a construction site? Contractor
What are the two most frequently used information classification systems used in construction?
MasterFormat and UniFormat
What is the difference between MasterFormat and Uniformat? MasterFormat is a
classification system based upon material types and UniFormat is based on functional
components of a building project.
What are the two the basic types of footings? Shallow footings and deep footings.
Examples of shallow footings are: Column footings, wall footings, slab on grade and Matt
foundations.
Examples of deep footings? Caissons and Piles.
What is the difference between shallow footings and deep footings? Shallow footings rest on
the surface of the earth; deep footings penetrate into the earth.
If considering caissons, column footings, or a mat foundation, rank the 3 systems from least
expensive/shortest time to most expensive/longest time to install.
1) Column Footing
2) Mat Foundation
3)Caisson
The type of wood produced by cone-bearing or coniferous trees; typically used for structural
members in buildings. Soft Woods
One of the two broad categories of construction projects that includes the construction of
buildings. Vertical Construction
The unit of measure for dimensional finished lumber. Board Feet
One of the two major categories of footings or foundations that rest on the earth’s surface;
examples include column footings, wall footings, and mat foundations. Shallow Footings
The type of wood that is produced by broad-leafed or deciduous trees; typically used for fine
cabinet work, furniture, and paneling. Hard Woods
The unit of measure to designate different sizes of nails. Penny
-Know how to differentiate lagging,soldier beams, whalers and rakers-found in powerpoint class
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**Know the components that make up wood light frame construction**
What are some types of roofing material discussed in last class?
Asphalt composition tiles
Split wood shakes
Sawn wood shingles
Concrete tile
Clay tile
Sheet metal
Also know roofing rakes, and eaves, and where they are found on a house.
What are some examples of mechanical and electrical systems found in wood frame
construction? Drain-waste-vent piping
Water supply piping
Forced air heating
Hydronic (in-floor) heating
Sprinkler piping
What are two types of wall and ceiling finish systems used in wood frame construction?
Gypsum wall board and veneer plaster.
What are some types of flooring systems used in wood frame construction?
Engineered wood,
stone tile,
ceramic tile,
solid wood strip
wide plank wood
What is typical size of a face brick in Arizona? 3-5/8”x2-1/4”x7-5/8”
What are some examples of ways bricks can be orientated within a masonry wall? Know brick
orientations
Rowlock: Brick laid on its side, with end visible
Stretcher: Brick laid flat, with face visible
Header: Brick laid flat, with end visible
Soldier: Brick laid on its end, with its face visible
Sailor: Like a soldier, but with its broader side visible
What are some examples of brick bonds or bricklaying patterns used in a masonry wall?
Running Bond: All stretchers (usually single wythe, nonload bearing)
Common Bond: Stretcher courses, with a header rows usually every 5 or 6 courses
English Bond: Alternating stretcher and header courses
Flemish Bond: Alternating stretchers and headers in each course
