04.02.2024 BT

filipino term for purlin

• tabike

• balangkas

• reostra

• tahilan

for very large roof spans ( for auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) of over 150 ft., these structures are suggested economical solution

• pre-stressed concrete

• space frame, light steel skeleton structures

• post tensioned concrete

• reinforced concrete

is an unglazed floor tile made from natural clays or shales by the plastic method and are very durable flooring material being impervious to moisture, strains and dirt and are resistant to abraisions.

• mosaic tiles

• faience tile

• quarry tile

• ceramic tile

wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves are called

• softwood

• mahogany

• ironwood

• hardwood

the part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is

• grade wall

• foundation wall

• foundation course

• grade beam

the boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam is known as

• beam blocking

• grade beam

• girder beam

• beam formwork

what is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces?

• polyurethane

• alkyd

• latex

• zinc chromate

this is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units

• asbestos-cement shingles

• asphalt shingles

• wood boards

• vinyl shingles

plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joist below a ventilated roof space may show "pattern staining" on ceiling. this can be prevented by

• adequate insulation

• re-painting

• cleaning

• changing ceiling material

a howe truss is being considered to support the roofing system of a residential building. the pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3 horizontal. what is the total length of the top chord, if the span of the truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?

• 7.675 meters

• 7.906 meters

• 7.555 meters

• 7.567 meters