CMT 6 floor systems trade terms

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

• Rim Joists

• Header Joists

• Blocking Joists

• Sill Joists

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

• Live load

• Dead load

• Wind load

• Snow load

What is a length of lumber applied over a joint to strengthen it called?

• Scab

• Brace

• Beam

• Strut

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

• Crown

• Base

• Edge

• Peak

What is temporary bracing used to support above-grade concrete slabs while they set called?

• Shoring

• Scaffolding

• Formwork

• Reinforcement

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

• Waffle form

• Beam form

• Slab form

• Panel form

What is the total of all moving and variable loads that may be placed upon a structure called?

• Dead load

• Live load

• Static load

• Environmental load

A metal or fiberglass concrete form used for one-way joist systems is called a:

• joist pan

• beam tray

• concrete slab

• support frame

What is any type of notch in a stud or joist that holds another piece called?

• Dovetail

• Tenon

• Mortise

• Rabbet

Concrete structural elements that have been cast at a casting yard and raised into position using a crane are called:

• Precast elements

• Cast-in-place elements

• Reinforced concrete beams

• Structural steel components