Carp 1 27105 Floor Systems Trade Terms ( 2 ) 15 Qs

______________ is exerted against the foundations by the ground around it.

• atmospheric pressure

• lateral pressure

• internal pressure

• inconsistent pressure

Every building is supported a (n) ___________.

• roof system

• loving support group

• wall joists

• foundation system

The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame is known as the ______________.

• vertical plate

• sole plate

• let-in plate

• plate formation

A metal or fiberglass ___________ is used to create a two-way joist system.

• long pan

• drip pan

• dome pan

• pier pan

A rim joist assembly is created with the header joists and one ____________ on each side.

• trim joist

• head joint

• end joist

• bed joint

When framing rough openings a (n) ____________ is installed at a 90 degree angle to the common joist and is commonly doubled.

• header

• cripple

• double joint

• sill

People and furniture are considered to be a (n) ______________ on a structure.

• dead load

• live-ins

• live load

• truss load

When carpet is the finished flooring material, a (n) ____________ could be used.

• double layered floor system

• board and batten system

• single layer floor system

• less than usual floor system

Concrete structural members may be cast-in-place or _______________at a casting yard.

• uncast

• singlecast

• precast

• recast

When framing a stairway opening in a floor system, a (n) the _____________ dimension is typically provided on the prints.

• hidden opening

• future add-on

• smooth opening

• rough opening