CMT 6 floor systems trade terms

The highest point of the curved edge of a framing member is called:

• Crown

• Apex

• Peak

• Summit

The weight of permanent, stationary construction and equipment included in a building is referred to as:

• Dead load

• Live load

• Dynamic load

• Impact load

What is a metal or fiberglass concrete form used for two-way joist systems called?

• Slab form

• Waffle form

• Beam form

• Column form

The first and last joists in a floor system that run parallel to the common joists are called:

• Rim Joists

• Header Joists

• End Joists

• Boundary Joists

What is an approved material used to fill air passages in a frame to retard the spread of fire called?

• Firestop

• Insulation

• Sealant

• Caulk

An engineered assembly used to support floors is called:

• Beam

• Column

• Truss

• Joist

The supporting portion of a structure, including the footings, is called:

• Foundation

• Roof

• Wall

• Ceiling

What is used to frame floor openings and runs perpendicular to the direction of the joists, typically doubled?

• Header

• Rafter

• Beam

• Stud

What is a framing member used in platform framing into which the common joists are fitted called?

• Header

• Rafter

• Sill plate

• Rim joist

What is a metal stirrup secured to the face of a structural member to support and align the ends of joists flush with the member called?

• Joist Hanger

• Beam Bracket

• Rafter Tie

• Ledger Strip