PDD Quiz III

1. 1Which of the following slip-critical-bolted connection methods is executed by two men if the bolt shank and nut are marked after the joint has been snugged and a certain amount of rotation is added in the nut to rotate it beyond the snug-tight condition?

   1. ATwist-off bolt method
   2. BCalibrated wrench
   3. CTurn-of-nut method
   4. DDirect-tension indicator
2. 2𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 in reinforced concrete columns have a similar function to which of the following steel member in reinforced concrete beams?

   1. AChairs
   2. BHanger Bars
   3. CStirrups
   4. DCoupler
3. 3Select wood types given below that are mostly preferred for wood framing. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

   1. APine
   2. BBalsa
   3. CSpruce
   4. DOak
   5. EHemlock
   6. FTeak
4. 4Select the correct statements below regarding the wood shrinkage and seasoning. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

   1. AThe drying affects the dimensions of lumber’s cross-section only, not its length.
   2. BSeasoning lumber helps to reduce transportation costs.
   3. CVertical lumber members, such as studs, shortens considerably along their height on drying.
   4. DLumbers marked S-DRY, MC 15, or KD 15 are considered equivalent for most structural purposes.
   5. EDrying lumber air vs. kiln affects the structural performance of the wood.
5. 5Which nail type below is more likely to be used for attaching wood siding and shingles?

   1. ACommon nail
   2. BBox nail
   3. CCasing nail
   4. DDuplex nail
6. 6Drag and drop the given components of the schematic window opening elevation to the highlighted letters accordingly. Not all of the given items are relevant. Drag and drop the letter “X” across the item that does not belong to the detail.

   

   1. ADouble Top Plate
   2. BCommon Stud
   3. CSill/Sole Plate
   4. DCripple Stud
   5. ERough Sill
   6. FJack Stud
   7. GKing Stud
   8. HHeader
7. 7Select the correct statements regarding SIPs. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

   1. ASIP is a standard system that doesn't differ from manufacturer to manufacturer.
   2. BSIP is a proprietary system that differs from manufacturer to manufacturer.
   3. CThe foam insulation inside SIP gives it great acoustic property.
   4. DSIP is a poor acoustic insulator, especially to structure-born sounds.
   5. EThe core of SIP generally consists of expanded polystyrene.
8. 8Which of the following facing-brick has the lowest dimensional tolerances, chipping, and warpage?

   1. AFBS
   2. BFBX
   3. CFBA
   4. DSW
9. 9In a downtown residential project with ten stories, the floor-to-floor height is nine feet. The kitchen faucets are designed at 3 feet 6 inches above the finished floor and require 8 PSI of pressure for operation. If the city supply line pressure is 50 PSI, is the water pressure enough to serve the kitchen faucets throughout the building? In this scenario, what is the maximum story of the building that can be built?
   
   Friction loss= 4 PSI

   1. AYes, it is enough – Max 10-story building
   2. BYes, it is enough – Max 11-story building
   3. CYes, it is enough – Max 12-story building
   4. DYes, it is enough – Max 13-story building
10. 10Which of the two different types of valves among given options below have similar function? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

    1. AGate
    2. BGlobe
    3. CBall
    4. DCheck

11. 11What are the approximate vertical foot candles at point P if the candlepower of the light fixture shown above is 648cp?

    

    1. A9 foot-candles
    2. B12 foot-candles
    3. C16 foot-candles
    4. D18 foot-candles
12. 12Which of the following increases the bond strength of mortar?

    1. AIncreasing mortar flow
    2. BDecreasing mortar flow
    3. CDecreasing portland cement in mixture
    4. DIncreasing portland cement in mixture
13. 13Based on the R-value table per each element above, what is the R-value of the wall assembly shown in the section detail on the left?
    • GWB = .6 per inch
    • Fiberglass Insulation = 3 per inch
    • Plywood = .9 per inch
    • Airspace = 1
    • Brick Veneer = .25 per inch

    

    1. A12.295
    2. B13.325
    3. C19.375
    4. D27.954
14. 14Which of the following are not required in holeless-hydraulic elevators? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

    1. AMachine Room
    2. BGuide Rails
    3. CJack Hole
    4. DElevator Pit
    5. EPiston
    6. FCounterweight
15. 15An architect is revising the pantry elevations of a new office project. Based on revision bubbles on the elevation, select the sections and specification line items that have to be revised. Check the four that apply.

    

    1. A4/A-407
    2. B5/A-407
    3. C6/A-407
    4. D#1
    5. E#2
    6. F#3
    7. G#4
    8. H#5
    9. I#6
16. 16An architect is working on a school project. Which of the following door hinge would be a better option for the doors for this project where heavy use and durability are the main concerns?

    1. ASwing Clear Hinge
    2. BDetention Hinge
    3. CSpring Hinge
    4. DAnchor Hinge
17. 17Which of the following symbols indicates the wall thickness of the pipe shown above?

    

    1. AABS
    2. BDWV
    3. CSCH 40
    4. DNSF DWV
    5. EASTM D2661
18. 18An owner who wants to achieve a certain application quality by describing the performance of the products is soliciting its project for design-build entities. Which of the specification type below would be the best specification option for this owner?

    1. ADescriptive
    2. BReference
    3. CPerformance
    4. DProprietary
19. 19Select the best type of wood for windows regarding cost and durability.

    1. AOak
    2. BWestern Red Cedar
    3. CPine
    4. DMahogany
20. 20An architect is reviewing two alternate scenarios for an elevator renovation project. Scenario-1 proposes to replace two existing elevators with one large elevator, and it offers to do the work in phases while allowing one of the elevators to remain in service during 75% of the construction time. It also includes the cost of overtime work to minimize interrupting the hospital’s routine functions as much as possible. Scenario-2 proposes to enlarge the shaft space to install two new elevators and offers to do the work on regular hours and completely shut off the functions around the elevators. Both scenarios provide similar passenger capacity. Based on the cost items listed above for both scenarios, what is the most cost-efficient option for this work?

    

    1. AScenario 1
    2. BScenario 2

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