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What
are the distribution lines that flow out of the septic tank?
Leach Lines
Relative
to the soil, what test is required for a septic permit to be issued?
Percolation Test
Which
of the following soils is least stable for building support
Clay
A
building needs a foundation.
True
False
True
Identify
the term for liquid that emerges from the septic tank or other sewage treatment
facilities.
Effluent
The typical thickness of an interior non load bearing
slab is 12 inches.
False (4")
What
is the term for the cross bracing or solid blocking between joists?
Bridging
The
min width of a residential stair is 30”.
False (36")
What
is the term for the base of a foundation?
Footing
The min. run for a stair tread is 10”.
True
False
True
Organic solids are not suitable for the support of building foundations
True
False
True
Underground electric lines are less expensive to install
than overhead lines.
True
False
False
(anything
underground where you have to dig a hole is going to be more expensive)
Concrete must be insulated to meet code requirement to conserve energy conservation, whereas concrete block foundations do not need to be insulated
True
False
False
Underground electric supply lines are easier to maintain
than underground ones.
True
False
True
Fibrous add mixture to concrete are sued to control plastic shrinkage cracking
True
False
True
The 2 standard o.c. spacings for wall studs and floor
joists are 18” and 36”.
False (16" and 24")
A permanent utility pole bring electricity to a building is required by building
codes before construction can be begin.
True
False
False
Live load refers to the combined weight of the people and the building.
True
False
True
A slab on grade is used for driveways and sidewalks as opposed to buildings itself.
True
False
False
In order to maintain location of corners during site prep what are constructed 4”
outside the building?
Batter Boards
What type of plan is addressed potential
Ask Emily
Rough sitework involves removing excess vegetation, laying foundation? And placing utility cables?
True
False
True
In platform frame construction, what does the author identify as the main category of the wooden frame that forms the wall framing?
Studs
What is the term for upward thrust of foundations due to freezing expansion?
Heaving
Back filing is typically done as late as possible to allow access to the footing and foundation.
True
False
False
Plywood and osb panels must by laid with the grain of their faces parallel to the direction of the joists.
True
False
False
Fibrous reinforcing in concrete is not strong enough to replace fabric wire for general crack control in slabs.
True
False
False
What is an ICF?
Insulated Concrete Form
The approximation span limitation of the 2’ x 10’ is 20’.
True
False
False
Troweling is done to achieve a smooth dense surface on a concrete slab.
True
False
True
Author
lkillebr
ID
73102
Card Set
Ch. 7-9
Description
Construction Test
Updated
2011-03-15T19:52:46Z
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