Building Construction

Question 0

Walls that support the weight of structural components above?

Answer 0

Load bearing

Question 1

Most common building material?

Answer 1

Wood

Question 2

Walls that support only there own weight?

Answer 2

Non load bearing

Question 3

Load bearing wall shared by two adjacent structures

Answer 3

Party

Question 4

A wall that simply divides two areas within a structure

Answer 4

Partition

Question 5

What consists of bricks stones and concrete blocks?

Answer 5

Masonry

Question 6

Walls that extend beyond the structure that supports them

Answer 6

Cantilever

Question 7

Decorative and usually attached to the exterior surface

Answer 7

Veneer

Question 8

What is rarely used in modern construction

Answer 8

Cast iron

Question 9

What is the primary material used for structural support in large buildings?

Answer 9

Steel

Question 10

What is concrete that is reinforced with steel bars?

Answer 10

Reinforced concrete

Question 11

What is an Inorganic product from which plaster and wallboards are constructed?

Answer 11

Gypsum

Question 12

What is the 5 types of building construction?

Answer 12

Fire resistive
Noncombustible 
Ordinary  
Heavy timber 
Wood frame

Question 13

What is awareness of immediate surroundings?

Answer 13

Situational awareness

Question 14

What is the maximum heat that can be produced if all combustible materials in an area burn?

Answer 14

Fire load

Question 15

What type of construction is commonly found in homes?

Answer 15

Lightweight construction