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Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

M. A. 10 questions Updated 16 Jan 2023

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  1. 1Which of the following are two-way structural systems? Select all that apply.
    1. ABeam-and-girder
    2. BFlat plate
    3. CFlat slab
    4. DWaffle slab
    5. EThin Shell
    6. FPost-and-beam
  2. 2I-beams are typically fabricated by using which process?
    1. ACold-rolling
    2. BForging
    3. CHot-rolling
    4. DExtruding
  3. 3Name two common types of dynamic loads.
    1. AWind
    2. BRain
    3. CEarthquake
    4. DSnow
    5. EPeople jumping
    6. FMoving car
  4. 4Which framing system allows for minimal vertical shrinkage?
    1. ABalloon framing
    2. BPlatform framing
    3. CWestern framing
    4. DAll of the above
  5. 5In a typical concrete mix, aggregates usually account for _________ percent of the total volume of concrete.
    1. A35 to 50
    2. B50 to 70
    3. C60 to 75
    4. D70 to 85
  6. 6How does one define a framing system that uses studs that rise the full height of the frame, from the sill plate to the roof plate?
    1. APlatform framing
    2. BWestern framing
    3. CBalloon framing
    4. DFull framing
  7. 7Complete the following sentence. By gaining moisture content, wood normally ____________.
    1. AContracts
    2. BRots
    3. CChanges its color
    4. DExpands
  8. 8The vast majority of glass used in construction is typically made of which components? Select the option that orders the components in the correct descending order.
    1. ASand, lime and soda ash
    2. BSodium carbonate, silica and lime
    3. CSilica, soda ash and lime
    4. DSodium carbonate, lime and silica
  9. 9What is the main determining factor, when selecting wood as a structural member?
    1. AColor
    2. BGrain direction
    3. CHardness
    4. DGrain spacing
  10. 10Select all the nonferrous metals from the list below.
    1. AAluminum
    2. BSteel
    3. CCopper
    4. DIron
    5. ETin
    6. FLead

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ARCH PPD Quiz on Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies, created by M. A. on 07/10/2021.
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Created on 7 Oct 2021 · updated on 16 Jan 2023
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