CST 112 - Week 2 Warm-Up

When ceiling joists are to be spliced (over-lapped or butted), the proper method of splicing is indicated in the __________.

• manufacturer's instructions

• architect's renderings

• electrical plan

• structural detail drawings

________ are used for longer spans of ceiling joists to prevent twisting and bowing.

• splicing & blocking

• ribbands & strongbacks

• double plates & bottom chords

• hips & gables

A ___________ is a framed structure that projects out from a sloped roof. They are typically used to provide additional light and ventilation to an attic space.

• bay window

• partition

• ridgeboard

• dormer

This is a __________.

• hip roof

• gable roof

• shed roof

• hip and valley roof

This is a __________.

• hip roof

• gable roof

• shed roof

• hip and valley roof

This is a __________.

• hip roof

• gable roof

• shed roof

• hip and valley roof

This is a __________.

• hip and valley roof

• gable and valley roof

• mansard roof

• gambrel roof

How many joists are required for an 12'-long shed when the joists are spaced 16" on center?

• 6 joists

• 8 joists

• 10 joists

• 12 joists