PLTW CEA 3.1.6 Commercial Floor Systems

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In low rise commercial buildings, floor systems may resemble residential framing using which materials?

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Wood or light-gauge steel

Front

In many larger commercial buildings, floors are constructed with ________. Options: Wood, Light-gauge steel, Reinforced concrete, Plastic

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Reinforced concrete

Front

What is a 'Slab on Grade' in commercial ground floor construction?

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A cast-in-place concrete slab poured directly on the ground

Front

In commercial ground floor construction, the slab is reinforced with steel bars and/or ______.

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Welded wire fabric (WWF)

Front

Which of the following is NOT correct about precast concrete floors? Formed and cast off-site, Transported to the site, Installed in the structure, Made on-site

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Made on-site

Front

Which type of precast concrete floor is shown in the image? Options: Solid core, Hollow core, Single T, Double T

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Hollow core

Front

What is one of the benefits of using precast concrete floors?

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Reduces construction cost and build time

Front

Using precast concrete floors can ______ both construction cost and build time.

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reduce

Front

What is the process called where concrete floors are formed, reinforced, and cast in place?

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Cast-in-Place Concrete

Front

What is one advantage of cast-in-place concrete floors?

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Flexibility in building shape