Carpentry 1 Module 5 Part 1

Where would you find information such as the types and quality of materials, methods of construction, and location of the structure?

• Specifications

• Schedules

• Title Block

• Foundation Plan

Which plan shows the locations of the walls, staircases, window, and doors?

• Elevation Plan

• Roof Plan

• Foundation Plan

• Floor Plan

What is the name for when each level is built as an individual unit?

• Post and timber framing

• Balloon framing

• Platform framing

• Rough framing

How are wall panels assembled in platform framing?

• Assembled on the subfloor

• In place vertically

• In a factory

• with pneumatic nailers

Once a framed wall panel is raised, it is nailed to the ______________.

• Floor joist

• Subfloor

• Foundation

• Cross bridging

Sill plates are typically 2 x 6 or __________.

• 2 x 4

• 2 x 8

• 2 x 10

• 2 x 12

Wood that comes into contact with contact with the ground, masonry, or concrete, such as sill plates, must be __________.

• Laminated lumber

• Fiberglass

• Pressure treated lumber

• Steel

Which girder type provides the best strength for its size?

• Solid lumber

• Built-up lumber

• Engineered wood

• Steel I-beam

How many inches should a girder beam bear on a wall or beam pocket?

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

What does the acronym OC represent?

• Off center

• On cantilever

• On center

• On concrete