27102 Building Materials #2

What are the uses of various types of engineered lumber?

• To increase the aesthetic appeal of buildings

• To provide structural support for construction projects

• To reduce the cost of painting

• To improve the insulation of a building

What are the applications for wood I-beams?

• For use as electrical conduits

• To serve as load-bearing elements in floors and roofs

• For decorative interior trim

• To enhance the acoustic properties of a room

What are the advantages of glulam lumber over conventional solid lumber?

• It is less expensive than conventional lumber

• It has a more consistent quality

• It is easier to paint

• It is heavier than conventional lumber

Can you identify what types of building materials might have have been used for these historic buildings?

• Wood and glass

• Stone and mortar

• Brick and concrete

• Steel and plastic

In which county is the stone hexagonal schoolhouse located?

• Montgomery County

• Harford County

• Prince George's County

• Anne Arundel County

What materials are adobe houses in Tucson, Arizona most likely constructed with?

• Wood, bricks, cement, and glass

• Sand, clay, gravel, water, and straw or grass

• Plastic, metal, rubber, and coal

• Stone, bamboo, iron, and wool

Which construction methods were used in the Christian Scheid house in North Dakota?

• Puddled clay with stones, rammed earth, sun-dried bricks

• Concrete casting, wooden framing, steel reinforcements

• Brick laying, cob construction, stone masonry

• Earthbag building, straw bale construction, bamboo framing

How many stories does the Corbin Building in New York have?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

What type of walls was the Corbin Building constructed with?

• Reinforced concrete walls

• Load-bearing masonry walls

• Steel frame walls

• Glass curtain walls

What is one of the main benefits of using engineered lumber?

• It requires more natural resources.

• It has limited structural qualities.

• It makes efficient use of natural resources and provides exceptional structural qualities.

• It is only used for aesthetic purposes.