27105 Flooring Systems RQ's

In a set of construction​ drawings, the details about the floor used in a building most likely will be defined in the​ _____.

• Site plans

  
  

• Architectural drawings

  
  

• Mechanical plans

  
  

• Structural drawings

  
  

The platform frame used in modern residential and light commercial construction is also known as the​ _____.

• ​Stud-and-plate frame

  
  

  
  

• Western frame

• Chicago frame

  
  

• ​Stick-built frame

  
  

Building codes specify​ that, with a live​ load, downward deflection at the center of a joist must not exceed​ _____. of the span.

• 1/240

• 1/360

• 1/125

• 1/450

Letter G is pointing to the​ _____.

• Joist header

  
  

• Common joist

  
  

• Trimmer joist

  
  

• Tail joist

  
  

On which construction drawing would you find the location and dimensions of grade​ beams?

• Foundation plan

  
  

• Floor plan

  
  

• ​Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans

  
  

• Site plan

  
  

An item that requires special​ framing, such as HVAC​ ductwork, is shown on​ _____.

• The​ mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans

  
  

• The foundation plan

  
  

• The floor plan

  
  

• The​ architect's rendering

  
  

Letter F is pointing to the​ _____.

• Joist header

  
  

• Common joist

  
  

• Tail joist

  
  

• Trimmer joist

  
  

In areas where termites are a​ problem, a metal shield should be installed​ _____.

• On top of the footing

  
  

• Between the sill plate and rim joist

  
  

• Below the sill plate

  
  

• Under the bottom wall plate

  
  

Letter L is pointing to the​ _____.

• Joist header

  
  

• Triple joist

  
  

• Beam or girder

  
  

• Column

  
  

The first floor should not be framed before the foundation is backfilled to allow the foundation to flex.

• true

• false