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Building Construction Illustrated Flashcards

1
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What type of brick is suitable for use where minimum variation in size, narrow color range and high degree of mechanical perfection are required?

A

FBX

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What type of brick is suitable for use where wider color range and greater variation in size are permitted?

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FBS

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What type of brick is suitable for use where particular effects are desired resulting from non uniformity in size color texture and individual units?

A

FBA

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4
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How do you prevent efflorescence?

A

reduce moisture absorption

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5
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What process refers to forming brick by molding relatively wet clay?

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soft mud

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What process refers to forming brick in a mold lined with sand to prevent sticking and produces a matte textured surface?

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sandstruck brick

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What process refers to forming brick in mold lubricated with water to prevent sticking, producing a smooth dense surface?

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waterstruck brick

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What process refers to forming brick by extruding stiff but plastic clay through a die and cutting the extrusion to a length with wires?

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stiff mud

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What process refers to forming brick by molding relatively dry clay under high pressure resulting in sharp-edged smooth surfaced bricks?

A

dry press

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10
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What brick grade do you use when in contact with the ground or likely to be permeated with water in subfreezing temperatures?

A

SW

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11
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What brick grade do you use as a backup ofr in interior masonry?

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NW

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12
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What are the 2 grades of CMU?

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N - above/below ground

S - above ground only

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What is added to steel to make stainless steel?

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at least 12% chromium to be highly resistant to corrosion

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14
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What is weathering steel?

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high strength low alloy steel that forms an oxide coating when exposed to rain or moisture in the atmosphere.

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15
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What applications is aluminum for?

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extruded and sheet forms for secondary building elements such as windows, doors, roofing, flashing, trim and hardware. structural framing

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16
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What are the applications for copper?

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electrical wiring, water piping

17
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What is brass used for?

A

windows, railings, trim and finish hardware

18
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What are 6 thermosetting plastics?

A

Epoxies, melamines, pheloics, polyesters, polyurethanes, silicones. They are used for adhesives, and coatings

19
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What are 9 thermo plastics?

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ABS, Acryclics, Cellulosics, Nylons, Polycarbonates, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Poylystyrene, Vinyls. Used for pipe fittings, glazing adhesives, fibers, dampproofing,

20
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What are 3 major types of glass?

A

sheet glass, plate glass and float glass

21
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What is minimum clear width of a stair? What is minimum clear width for stairs serving occupant load of 49 or less?

A

clear width of stair = 44”.

36” for 49 occupant load

22
Q

How far can handrails project into space? stringers and trim?

A

handrail 4.5”

stringers and trim 1.5”

23
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How wide must a stair landing be?

A

at least as wide as the stair and at least 44” in direction of travel. dwelling units = 36”

24
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What is the height of a handrail?

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handrail height = 34 to 36”

25
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How far should a handrail extend beyond the top riser? bottom riser?

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extension beyond top riser = 12”

extension beyond bottom riser = one tread +12”

26
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What is the minimum height of a guardrail?

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guardrail height = 44”

27
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What is the spacing between guardrails?

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not less than 4” sphere

28
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What is the clearance between handrail and wall?

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handrail clearance = 1.5”

29
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What is the diameter of a handrail?

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diameter of handrail = 1.25” to 2”

30
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What is the length of a landing of a ramp?

A

ramp landing = 60”

changing directions = 60” x 60”

31
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What is the height of a handrail in a ramp?

A

height of handrail = 34” to 38” above ramp

32
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What are the requirements for having a handrail on both sides of a ramp?

A

if it is greater than 6” rise of 72” run, it must have a handrail on both sides

33
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What are 4 factors that determine elevators?

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  1. type of occupancy
  2. amount and tempo of traffic to be carried
  3. total vertical distance of travel
  4. round trip time and speed desired
34
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What is the doorway minimum clear opening for an accessible toilet?

A

accessible toilet = 32”

35
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What are the dimensions of the clear space in front of a bath tub?

A

clear space = 30” x 60” or

48”x 60” for parallel approach

BDCS (10 decks)

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