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1When there is a high water table what happens to the bearing capacity of the soil?
- AIncrease 50%
- BDecrease 50%
- CIncrease 35%
- DDecrease 35%
2What is this...

- AErosion Barrier
- BSettlement Prevention
- CSilt Fence
- DPicket Fence
3What is Datum
- AA corner of the building
- BA site specific Elevation Benchmark
- CA known Horizontal Plane
4What is the main function of the Foundation - [blank_start]Transfer Loads to the Soil[blank_end]
- ATransfer Loads to the Soil
5'Foundation' is the [blank_start]sub-structure[blank_end] that supports the [blank_start]superstructure[blank_end]
- Asuperstructure
- Bsub-structure
6What does Part 9 assume about the foundation system
- ASupported Span <16'-1"
- BThe Live Loads <50psf
- CFoundation placed out of the Angle of Repose of an existing building
7Larger [blank_start]Load[blank_end] = Larger Footing
Lower [blank_start]Bearing Capacity[blank_end] = Larger Footing- ABearing Capacity
- BLoad
- CHeight of Building
- DMaterial
8The minimum thickness of a footing is 6"
- ATrue
- BFalse
9A foundation must bear on [blank_start]Undisturbed Soil[blank_end], [blank_start]Rock[blank_end], [blank_start]Compacted Granular Fill[blank_end]
- AUndisturbed Soil
- BRock
- CCompacted Granular Fill
- DTopsoil
- EPyritic Material
10The maximum rise and run of a step footing is 600mm
- ATrue
- BFalse
11What is the minimum diameter of a weeping tile - [blank_start]4"[blank_end] (Imperial)
- A4"
12What are some of the Foundation Types
- ACaissons
- BBox Foundation
- CStrip
- DGrade Beam
- EPilaster
13Static Loads are also known as [blank_start]Dead Loads[blank_end]
- ADead Loads
- BLive Loads
- CDynamic Loads
- DVertical Load
14What type of Load is snow considered - [blank_start]Live Load[blank_end]
- ALive Load
- BDead Load
15What are the advantages of reducing water in concrete
- AIncrease Compressive Strength
- BDecreased Volume
- CDecreased Shrinkage
- DDecreased Permeability
- EIncreased Weather Resistance
16Exterior Foundation Walls are considered Laterally Unsupported if:
1. Total Openings in wall is greater than [blank_start]25%[blank_end]
2. The [blank_start]Distance between openings[blank_end] is less than the opening width
3. The opening width is greater than [blank_start]1.2m (metric)[blank_end]- A1.2m (metric)
- B25%
- CDistance between openings
17What information do you need to determine if the foundation Thickness
- AHeight of Foundation Wall
- BInstaller
- CType of Foundation
- DLaterally Supported/Unsupported
18What is one way to Control Surface Moisture - [blank_start]Grading[blank_end]
- AGrading
19In a full height finished basement, it is required to be insulated to [blank_start]15"[blank_end] A.F.F.
- A15"
20When a S.O.G construction is used what is the minimum depth of insulation
- A23" (600mm)
- B4" (100mm)
- C2" (50mm)
- D35" (890mm)
21The minimum bearing length for beams under Part 9 is...?
- A52mm
- B89mm
- C140mm
- D235mm
22What is the minimum size of a sill plate
- A38x89 (2"x4")
- B38x140 (2"x6")
- C38x235 (2"x10"
23Sill plates should be anchored such that when tightened they will withdraw from the foundation?
- ATrue
- BFalse
24The minimum end bearing length for Joists is [blank_start]38mm[blank_end]
- A38mm
25Label Each Part of the Floor around the opening

- ATail Joist
- BOutside Header
- CInside Header
- DInside Trimmer
- EOutside Trimmer
26What is the proper ratio for the backspan of a cantilevered beam
- A1:2
- B1:3
- C1:6
- D1:24
27Label the Structrual members of this Load Bearing Wall

- ALintel
- BStud
- CKing Stud
- DJack Stud
- EStud Post
- FSill
- GCripple
- HDbl. Top Plate
- IBottom Plate
28Label the Structural Members of this Wall Framing Section

- ACut-in Bracing
- BKicker
- CStud
- DCripple
- EDouble Top Plate
- FPartition Assembly
- GStandard Corner
- HEnergy Efficient Corner
- IBottom Plate
29Can Gypsum/Plywood be used in the place of bracing
- ATrue
- BFalse
30Wall Sheathing is required (by code) at [blank_start]Exterior Walls[blank_end] & [blank_start]Gable Ends[blank_end]
- AExterior Walls
- BGable Ends
31What size of gap is required between wall sheathing
- A2mm
- B1mm
- C10mm
- D25mm
32Gypsum Wall Board provides a good fire protective finish to the wood-frame structure,
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- Mid-Term MATS-3010 (Test Review (1)) Quiz on Review - Test 1, created by Olivia Papple on 12/06/2016.
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