ConTech M06 - Floor Systems

In braced frame construction, the corner posts and beams are:

• nailed

• mortised and tenoned

• pinned

• glued

In balloon framing, the second floor joists sit on a:

• plate nailed to the top plate of the wall assembly below

• 1x4 or 1x6 ribbon 'let in' to the wall studs

• sill attached to the top of the wall assembly below

• 2x4 'let in' to the wall studs

Shrinkage in wood framing members occurs mainly:

• lengthwise

• both lengthwise and on the wide width

• on the wide width

• in the middle

The most common framing method used in modern residential and light commercial construction is ___________ framing.

• brace

• balloon

• platform

• post-and-beam

The method of construction that experiences a relatively large amount of settling as a result of shrinkage is _________ framing

• platform

• brace

• balloon

• post-and-beam

The method of construction that features widely spaced, heavy framing members is _________ framing

• brace

• balloon

• platform

• post-and-beam

In a set of working drawings, the details about the floor used in a building most likely will be defined in the:

• architectural drawings

• structural drawings

• mechanical plans

• site plans

The letter H on the diagram is pointing to the:

• sill

• termite shield

• bearing plate

• sill sealer

The letter C on the diagram is pointing to the:

• tail joist

• trimmer joist

• joist header

• common joist

The letter F on the diagram is pointing to the:

• tail joist

• trimmer joist

• joist header

• common joist