CMT 6 floor systems trade terms

Front

The highest point of the curved edge of a framing member is called:

Back

Crown

Front

The weight of permanent, stationary construction and equipment included in a building is referred to as:

Back

Dead load

Front

What is a metal or fiberglass concrete form used for two-way joist systems called?

Back

Waffle form

Front

The first and last joists in a floor system that run parallel to the common joists are called:

Back

Rim Joists

Front

What is an approved material used to fill air passages in a frame to retard the spread of fire called?

Back

Firestop

Front

An engineered assembly used to support floors is called:

Back

Joist

Front

The supporting portion of a structure, including the footings, is called:

Back

Foundation

Front

What is used to frame floor openings and runs perpendicular to the direction of the joists, typically doubled?

Back

Header

Front

What is a framing member used in platform framing into which the common joists are fitted called?

Back

Rim joist

Front

What is a metal stirrup secured to the face of a structural member to support and align the ends of joists flush with the member called?

Back

Joist Hanger