Ch. 7-9

What
are the distribution lines that flow out of the septic tank?

Relative
to the soil, what test is required for a septic permit to be issued?

Which
of the following soils is least stable for building support

A
building needs a foundation.
True False

Identify
the term for liquid that emerges from the septic tank or other sewage treatment
facilities.

The typical thickness of an interior non load bearing
slab is 12 inches.

What
is the term for the cross bracing or solid blocking between joists?

The
min width of a residential stair is 30”.

What
is the term for the base of a foundation?

The min. run for a stair tread is 10”.
True False

Organic solids are not suitable for the support of building foundations
True False

Underground electric lines are less expensive to install
than overhead lines.
True False

Concrete must be insulated to meet code requirement to conserve energy conservation, whereas concrete block foundations do not need to be insulated
True False

Underground electric supply lines are easier to maintain
than underground ones.
True False

Fibrous add mixture to concrete are sued to control plastic shrinkage cracking
True False

The 2 standard o.c. spacings for wall studs and floor
joists are 18” and 36”.

A permanent utility pole bring electricity to a building is required by building
codes before construction can be begin.
True False

Live load refers to the combined weight of the people and the building.
True False

A slab on grade is used for driveways and sidewalks as opposed to buildings itself.
True False

In order to maintain location of corners during site prep what are constructed 4”
outside the building?

What type of plan is addressed potential

Rough sitework involves removing excess vegetation, laying foundation? And placing utility cables?
True False

In platform frame construction, what does the author identify as the main category of the wooden frame that forms the wall framing?

What is the term for upward thrust of foundations due to freezing expansion?

Back filing is typically done as late as possible to allow access to the footing and foundation.
True False

Plywood and osb panels must by laid with the grain of their faces parallel to the direction of the joists.
True False

Fibrous reinforcing in concrete is not strong enough to replace fabric wire for general crack control in slabs.
True False

What is an ICF?

The approximation span limitation of the 2’ x 10’ is 20’.
True False

Troweling is done to achieve a smooth dense surface on a concrete slab.
True False