Construction & Building Design: Permits, Foundations, Framing, Roofing, Windows, Materials, Quizzes of Production and Operations Management

Download Construction & Building Design: Permits, Foundations, Framing, Roofing, Windows, Materials and more Quizzes Production and Operations Management in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 A building permit DEFINITION 1 In most cities or towns, construction documents are first reviewed by a city official to ensure there are no building code violations. Construction begins when this is issued a building permit a code summary worksheet a certificate of occupancy all of the above TERM 2 All of the above DEFINITION 2 Regional considerations at the building site for building a foundation include: soil conditions The presence of ground water the depth of frost levels beneath the ground all of the above TERM 3 16 or 24 on the center DEFINITION 3 In residential construction, stud framing for exterior and interior walls is typically positioned between the top plate and bottom sill plate every: 8 or 12 on center 12 or 16 on center 16 or 24 on center 18 or 24 on center TERM 4 false, hollow core is not sturdy enough to be used on the exterior DEFINITION 4 In residential construction, a hollow core door costs less than a solid core but is sturdy enough to be used on the exterior. True False TERM 5 true; this is called a plumbing core DEFINITION 5 It is best to locate plumbing fixtures back-to-back or one above the other in multi-storied residences whenever possible to save on installation and construction costs. True False TERM 6 toilet DEFINITION 6 A water closet is a:Bidet Sink Bathtub Toilet TERM 7 all of the above DEFINITION 7 What is gypsum wallboard? A mineral compound sandwiched between two sheets of paper A fire resistive building material used to create interior partitioning G. W. B. All of the above TERM 8 True DEFINITION 8 Without cushioning or padding, carpet backing materials will break down and the carpeting will wear unevenly and have to be replaced. True False TERM 9 All of the Above DEFINITION 9 An example of resilient flooring includes: Vinyl Linoleum Cork All of the above TERM 10 the weight of structural elements like walls, roof, ceilings DEFINITION 10 Dead loads include: People, furniture and equipment Load bearing walls The weight of structural elements like walls, roof, ceilings Machinery such as heating and air-conditioning units TERM 21 Fascia DEFINITION 21 : horizontal framing in a vertical position covering the roof overhang (cornice) TERM 22 Live load DEFINITION 22 :Acts on the building intermittently, wind, snow, Acts on the building intermittently, wind, snow, people TERM 23 Dead load DEFINITION 23 :Constant force on the building, from the weight Constant force on the building, from the weight of the building or permanently installed items TERM 24 Rafter DEFINITION 24 : structural member used in series to : structural member used in series to support the roof*Individual rafters are closely spaced to span between walls or beams between walls or beams12, 16 or 24*Typical rafter span is 20 ft. (sawn lumber) 30 ft. (manufactured) TERM 25 Ridge Board or or Ridge Beam DEFINITION 25 Placed at the peak of the roof to support the roof to support the ends of the rafter TERM 26 Rake DEFINITION 26 :The outside rafter that overhangs the gable end TERM 27 Lookout or Outrigger DEFINITION 27 :Crosspieces to support the rake TERM 28 Collar Ties or Beam DEFINITION 28 :Horizontal framing member installed installed between opposite sloping rafters to counter the outward counter the outward thrust of the roof TERM 29 Truss Roof DEFINITION 29 Pre-assembled from slender framing, triangular framed trusses are typically spaced 24 on center and can span 60 ft. TERM 30 STRUCTURAL lumber DEFINITION 30 Sawn and milledStandard sizes & shapesGraded for stress rating, qualityMoisture content TERM 31 ENGINEERED lumber DEFINITION 31 Manufactured from fibers & flakesLonger lengthsUniformityRandomized defectsLighter weightPre- cut/punched TERM 32 Beam DEFINITION 32 : horizontal framing member that supports a load perpendicular to the long axis TERM 33 Joist DEFINITION 33 : level framing member used in series to frame a floor or ceiling TERM 34 Sub-floor/underlayment DEFINITION 34 * Plywood* Oriented Strand Board (OSB)* Luan* Particleboard* Hardboard* Cement Board* Self-leveling Compounds TERM 35 Blocking DEFINITION 35 : cross pieces between studs to support wall hung items, such as cabinets TERM 46 Rebar DEFINITION 46 Steel rods for reinforcing concrete. TERM 47 Perimeter drainage DEFINITION 47 is a trench filled with gravel or rock or containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water TERM 48 Sump DEFINITION 48 A square, rectangular, or circular pit used to collect water, usually from a wet basement. The collected water is subsequently discharged by a pump. TERM 49 Anchor bolts DEFINITION 49 A bolt placed in the surface of concrete for attaching wood framing members. TERM 50 Studs DEFINITION 50 Vertical member of a frame wall, placed at both ends and most often every 16" on center. TERM 51 Plate DEFINITION 51 The horizontal framing members at the top and bottom of the wall studs. TERM 52 Moisture barrier DEFINITION 52 Treated paper or metal that retards or bars moisture from passing into walls or floors.