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1
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Steel is added in concrete because concrete is good in
compression, but it is weak in tension. Whereas steel is good in
resisting tensile forces

A

TRUE

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The diameter of #5 is : _____ inches

A

5/8

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3
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he distance between 2 reinforcing bars is spacing, whereas the
distance between rebar and top/bottom/side of beam is called as
cover.

A

TRUE

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4
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The most cost-efficient splice in rebar is

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LAP

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5
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________ forms are often subjected to much greater lateral
pressure than wall forms because of their comparatively small cross-
section and relatively high rates of placement

A

COLUMN

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no tension / stress applied to steel rebars.

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Normally Reinforced

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Steel is stressed before concreting

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Prestressed Pretensioned

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Steel is stressed after concrete (plastic phase) is poured

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Prestressed Posttensioned

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he reinforcement steel may also be added in a masonry wall, to
resist flexural and dynamic stresses

A

TRUE

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10
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Lightweight concrete blocks are weaker because they weigh less

A

FALSE

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11
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Reinforcing bars add up to ______ strength in concrete blocks

A

TENSILE

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12
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Mortar has 5 different classes : M, S, N, O, and K. O, K are
stronger, whereas M is weaker.

A

FALSE

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13
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_______ is used for finishing either masonry walls or
framed (wood) walls or to make sculptures

A

PLASTER

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The header is the shorter square face of brick, whereas stretcher is longer
face of brick

A

TRUE

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English Bond, Flemish Bond, and Stretcher Bond have no
difference in the arrangement of bricks

A

FALSE

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16
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Lintels provide support for masonry over openings in brick walls

A

TRUE

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17
Q

The purpose of flashing is to ______ moisture that may penetrate the
wall back to the exterior

A

EXCLUDE

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18
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________ joints relieve the stresses set up by changes in temperature
and moisture conditions

A

EXPANSION

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19
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The fire resistance of timber can be improved with the help of
fire-retardant chemicals and water-soluble ammonium salts.

A

TRUE

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20
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Glass panels, Masonry partitions, Drywall ceilings, etc. are
__________ elements.

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NON-STRUCTURAL

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1 hr. fire rating means the wood can resist fire up to 1 hr.

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TRUE

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22
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Framing members should never be connected to the masonry
walls/units

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FALSE

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23
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Steel is a green material.

24
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Hollow structural sections are weak in lateral-torsional
buckling

25
In case of W shape W 8 x 31, 8 is nominal depth in inches whereas 31 is nominal weight in pounds per foot.
TRUE
26
Which of the following is not a structural steel beam type?
U BEAM
27
___________ are used for bracing sections, truss chords, and bearing seat connections for bea
STRUCTURAL TEES
28
Which one of the following is not a major/primary component of a structural steel frame?
LINTELS
29
__________span from column to column, support intermediate floors, and help carry wall, partition, and point loads.
GIRDERS
30
Subfloor may be part of structural frame
TRUE
31
Which one of the following is not considered a type of slab?
ONE-WAY MOLDED SLAB
32
If ____________________ is used in light commercial and industrial buildings and residences, the resulting floor will be acoustically controlled, fire resistant, free from squeaks and will allow for easy MEP service.
INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION FLOOR SYSTEM
33
Which one of the following industrial floor finishes require mortar and grout?
TILE
34
Linoleum is a type of resilient tile
TRUE
35
The curtain wall is a non-load bearing wal
TRUE
36
In the cavity wall, _____ wall protects from elements like rain, wind, snow, etc. from going towards _____ of the structure.
EXTERIOR, INTERIOR
37
Lightweight curtain wall can be produced from the following material(s)
ALUMINUM
38
Thermal insulation is generally considered to be any material that has a relatively ___ coefficient of thermal conductivity
LOW
39
Large fluctuations in temperature change cause expansion and contraction of the exposed section which causes unnecessary stresses in the building frame.
TRUE
40
Heat ducts and water lines do not need an insulation to prevent heat loss.
FALSE
41
Heat always seek _____ temperature levels. When the outside temperature is _____, heat will flow from building to outside. When the outside temperature is ____, heat will flow through inside.
LOWER, COOL, HOT
42
What are the main areas of a basic roof system?
BUILDING ENVELOPE, WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, STRUCTURE, DESIGN ELEEMENTS
43
___________ are an engineered, truss-like construction component used to support loads over short and long spans alike. They are prefabricated and there is less wastage of material
OPEN WEB STEEL JOIST
44
One of the essential elements of the roof system is the waterproof membrane
TRUE
45
A green roof must be designed for extra dead and live load
TRUE
46
Includes cladding, exterior doors and windows, painting, etc
EXTERIOR FINISHING
47
Partitions, wall finishes, floor finishes, stairs, ceilings, trim around doors, windows, cabinets fixtures, etc.
INTERIOR FINISHING
48
Interior finishing cannot start until the building exterior waterproofing and roofing are complete to prevent water damage
TRUE
49
Applied to concrete, masonry, metal lath bases, etc. (rough/extreme wear and tear)
PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER
50
Applied to metal lath, fiberboard lath, gypsum or clay tile.
GYPSUM PLASTER
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* Outer skin of wall assembly. * Prime purpose is to shed water and provide a pleasing appearance.
SIDING
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* Portland cement plaster * Durable, weather resistant, cost-effective exterior finish.
STUCCO
53
Exterior finishing can start as soon as structural frame has advanced when cladding, exterior glazing, painting, etc. can be applied.
TRUE
54
Interior finishing provides building occupant with pleasant environment to work and live.
TRUE
55
one that rests on two supports and is free to move horizontally
SIMPLY SUPPORTED BEAM
56
a structural element that is supported at one end and extends horizontally beyond the support point
CANTILEVER BEAM

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