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The use of tents dates back to

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early nomadic people and armies

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The most recognized tent is the ___ tent, originating at the turn of the 19th century

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Circus Tent

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Canvas with manila roping; primarily solid colors like blue, light green, gray

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Tents in 1940s

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Flame retardant applied directly to materials caused striped tents in this period to rub together

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1940s

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colorful tent liners attached to cables for stripes, and balloons, were used to decorate tents in this period

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1940s

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In the 1950s, this was introduced as a new fabric option to provide flexibility, colorfast stripes, and flame retardant options, even though flame retardant chemicals needed to be reapplied frequently

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Gala Bull Twill

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Frame tents began replacing rope and pole tents began in this period

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1960s and 1970s

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Clearspan structures were introduced in this period from Europe, bringing the metric system to tents

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1970s

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Vinyl laminated fabrics were introduced in ______, but didnt become the norm until _____

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1970s ; 1980s

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Which tops could be heat sealed, eliminating the weeping that occurs with sewn seams in inclement weather.

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Vinyl laminated tops

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When did white tops become common

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1980s with vinyl

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What materials have been replaced in tents over the years?

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tent poles - Wood to aluminum
rope to webbing
polyester-reinforced vinyl replaces all other tops

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The anchoring system for many years involved…

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rope and traditional wood or steel stakes, AKA knot tying

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Most important knots of the day were….

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ratchet knots, clove hitch, bowline hitch

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What is the benefit of ratchet straps

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adjusted more efficiently while holding tension longer, saving time of install

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CAD stands for

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Computer aided design

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Local city and state governments began enforcing regulations more heavily during

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2010s after a flyaway tent incident. Recession caused slacking in safety.

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Originally tent tops were made of

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canvas

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What are the benefits of vinyl laminated polyester as tent tops

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more durable, easier to clean, UV, water, and mold resistant

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Laminate vinyl is made of what film

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polyvinyl chloride (pvc) film

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Coated vinyl polyester is made of

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coated aheasive

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Which top material does not let in water with a pinhole

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coated vinyl polyester

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T/F - Clear tops are as strong and durable as those made with solid vinyl

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False

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The tent top is stretched over poles and attached to guy ropes, guy webs, or cables at locations around the fabrics edge. Then secured to stakes, it provides the tension that holds the tent in place.

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Pole Supported Tents

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First tent design used for modern use as rental tents. Square ends, 20ft mids to extend. Originally supplied with spliced on ropes. Additional rows of internal poles are required
Traditional Push Pole Tent
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Quarter or junior poles are used with this tent
Traditional Push Pole Tent
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Lifted to its peak by hoisting the top up a pre-installed center pole, usually with the aid of powered equipment.
Bail ring tent
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Which tent allows additional adjustment to the tension of the top fabric
Bail ring tent
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What is the challenge with bail ring tents
to get the tension of these tops uniform. They can billow in strong winds
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Relies on the tension of the fabric pulled over the center poles, side poles, and securement of the anchors around the perimeter to maintain shape and strength
Tension tents
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Many traveling circuses used this tent
bail ring
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T/F Tension tents require additional quarter poles
False
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_____ refers to a design that uses the shape or contour for the cut of the fabric patterns to achieve the desired strength and shape of the finished tent
Tension
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This type requires the most holding power
tension
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Lighter duty version of the tension tent
unengineered tension
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Typically they have load rated connection hardware at points where fabric connects to poles and reinforced perimeter webbing
engineered tension
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Sailcloth tents became popular in
2010s
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AKA West Coast Tent
Traditional Frame Tents
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Used to ensure safe lifting of the frame, particularly on larger units
tent jacks
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'flying' center pole
high peak
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Requires a modified frame, such as a hex or sub frame system, which ads considerable weight per square foot
high peak larger than 20ft
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Increasingly popular because they can meet building code from local officials
track / keder (or clearspan)
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Accordian style frame tents
Pop-up
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What affects wind forces imposed on tents
altitude, proximity to water or buildings, tent size, roof slope
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Used when extra holdign power, gang, or double staking is needed
stake bars
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Holds better in loose or sandy soil conditions
auger or screw stakes
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A cubif ft of concrete tips the scale at
150lbs
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Improved holding power is achieved by
increasing the coefficient of friction between the ballast and the surface, like using a rubber mat
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Perfect for tents in the same locations
drop in eye bolts
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disposable anchors, primarily used in landscaping, forestry, and trapping industry
duckbill earth anchor
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Used to raise center poles on rope and pole style tents
Pole horse
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wheeled device used to raise center poles
pole dolly
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used to secure walls or other items
poly twine or string
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used to transport tent tops from one location to another
tent cart, tent dolly, or canopy dolly
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used to mechanically lift frame tents into place
tent jack / lifter
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used to attach sidewalls to tops of tents
sidewall clips/fasteners
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used to bundle tent sections
tent straps
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What is included in a fabric repair kit
vinyl cement, fabric patch, thread, needles, sewing palm and roller
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T/F - Sidewalls are the same weight as tops
False
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Double tapering refers to
water dispersing in both directions on gutter
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T/F - Decorative fabrics do not have to be flame retardant
False
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Pole covers are typically made of
Velon (vinyl taffeta)
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What can you use when there are too many items hanging for a tent to support
truss
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Good in dry climates and with a partially opened tent
evaporative coolers
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best for tightly enclosed environments
refrigerated air
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The three budget types of client are
Economy minded, product oriented, event focused
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Budget is the primary concern for these clients
Economy minded
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Flexibility and options in their budget. mid range products
product oriented
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cost is not an issue - they want the best
event focused
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#1 reason we lose money on the event or lose the sale is because
we didn't ask the right questions beforehand
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What should you focus on in a site evaluation
Obstacles in the area Soil condition Wind exposure water runoff / drainage issues
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Sturdy soil types are
sand with gravel, stiff clay, soft clay
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less stable soil types are
silt, loam
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hardpan means
any hard, cemented layer that does not soften when wet
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Job costing factors
``` labor supplies transportation inventory wear and tear travel overhead contingency profit margin ```
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Overhead =
Operating expenses - payroll --------------------------------------- Direct labor hours
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Temporary structures are defined as any structure that will be in place for
less than 180 consecutive days
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Tents should be stored at or above
50 degrees F or 10 degrees celsius during rental season
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T/F - Tents can be stored on concrete floors
False
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T/F - Concrete floors contain chemicals that cause damage to vinyl tent tops
True
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Most commonly used truck in the party and event rental industry
box truck
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Articulated or rigged - no sides or roof
flatbed t/stake bodies truck
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unpowered vehicles towed by a powered vehicle
trailer
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Used for drilling concrete and predrilling blacktop before driving stakes
rotary drill
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T/F - Two people should operate a mechanical stake driver
True
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what should you do before leaving the warehouse
review the order
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what should you do when arriving on site
verify placement of tent confirm location of entrance if walls present confirm utilities are marked
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When using stakes, do so at least ____ away from utility markings
2ft
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Install tents no closer than ____ from overhead powerlines
10ft
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Before leaving the site
make sure client is satisfied, go over safety, give phone number
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Paychecks are written from
profits
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T/F - Tent cleaner should be applied to dry vinyl
True
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T/F - Use a pressure washer to clean or rinse
False
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Tent cleaning method in the 1980s
bleach - robbed the plasticizer from tent
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How to clean grayed out tents
acid wash - clr
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clean mildew from tents with
calcium hypochlorite
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clean mystery stains with
Mr Clean magic eraser
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Clean rust, leaf, hard water, and mineral stains with
clr
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clean black stains with
liquid silver polish and tarnish remover
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clean duct tape, tar, paint grease, oil stains with
pure organic citrus solvent
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T/F - Goof off or goo gone can be used to clean stains off tent tops
False - petroleum based
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Pin holes and abrasions can be repaired with
liquid vinyl
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small holes or cuts can be repaired with
small round patches or vinyl cement
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large holes can be repaired with
patches applied with vinyl cement or heat guns
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Rips or tears can be repaired using
heat guns or glue stick patches
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T/F - The use of water barrels, sand bags, and buckets filled with cement for holding power are acceptable methods of securing a canopy.
False
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T/F - All tents can be broken down into two styles: pole supported and frame supported
True
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T/F - Sub-renting a product is a good way to test an item before adding to inventory.
True
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T/F - Wearing proper PPE is more important than following proper procedures
True
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Where should you look when hiring employees for tenting setup?
Current Employees High School and College Students Future Farmers of America Construction Workers
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``` T/F The following are good places to look for qualified tent crews: Current Employees High School and College Students Reformed Convicts Construction Workers ```
False
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T/F - The Food and Drug Association is one of the agencies that sets the codes/standards for the tenting industry.
False
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What two factors limit the design and scope of a client's event?
Budget and Imagination
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This style of pole-supported tent is often utilized to achieve a nostalgic, classic look.
Sailcloth Tent

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