WorksheetsConstruction II - Windows 'n' Stuff
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 32mins
A Skylight would be considered fenestration
true
false
IGMA stands for Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association
true
false
What percentage glass is made up of silica (sand)?
9%
less than 4%
51%
72%
When did Glass-blowing techniques first develop?
100 A.D.
27 B.C.
1500 B.C.
3000 B.C.
Which of the following is the most common?
Cylinder Glass
Float Glass
Drawing Glass
Plate Class
At the bath plant, Float Glass floats on a bath of what molten material?
Tin
Gallium
Silica (sand)
Aluminum
What is the most common thickness of glass in commercial applications?
1/8"
3/16"
1/4"
1"
What is the approximate weight of float glass?
3 lbs per sf
1.5 lbs per sf
27 lbs per sf
30 lbs per sf
The reheating and rapid cooling of glass is called what?
Annealing
Lehr
Quenching
Tempering
Reheating and cooling must be done before the glass is cut to size
true
false
Heat strengthened is __ stronger than annealed glass while fully-tempered is __ stronger
2x; 4x
2x; 2x
4x; 2x
4x; 4x
Heat strengthened glass is more expensive than fully tempered
true
false
What is the most common interlayer of Laminated Glass
PVB
ETP
ASA
GDER
Laminated Glass blocks 99% of UV rays
true
false
Which of the following is fire-rated glass?
Ceramic Glass
Wired Glass
Intumescent Interlayer
All of the Above
what kind of glass is this?
Fritted Glass
Drawing Glass
Laminated Glass
Halftone Dot Glass
Inward Direct Light Ratio
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Visible Light Transmission
Light to Solar Gain Constant
Tinted Glass reflects 25% - 86% of direct light
true
false
Insulated Glass thickness is
1/8" ext. to 5/8" air gap to 1/8" int.
1/2" ext. to 1/4" air gap to 1/2" int.
1/4" ext. to 1/2" air gap to 1/4" int.
1/8" ext. to 3/16" air gap to 1/4" int.
Hard Coat Low-e coating is lower performance
true
false
Which of the following is characteristics of Hard coat E coating?
lower performance
chemical vapor deposition
fused on to the hot glass surface during manufacture
all of the above
which of the following is characteristic is soft e coating?
Higher performance
sputter coat
placed on glass after manufacture
all of the above
Windows provide views, light transmission, and ventillation
True
False
which of the following is not a characteristic of steel
sections are larger than aluminum
more expensive and thermally efficient
High strength
minimal profile size
which of the following is not a characteristic of aluminum
larger sections and durable
least common commercial material
painted or anodized
extruded
Wet and dry glazing is used in combination to maximize benefits.
True
False
mullions are not to be supported against wind pressure
True
False
Total vertical fenestration area to be less than 40% of gross wall area
True
False
total skylight area to be _____ of gross roof area
less than 5%
more than 5%
less than 10%
more than 15%
fenestration is center of glass versus total product of u factor
True
False
NFRC 100 is concerned with Glass and U-Factor
true
false
who said ths quote?
Wesley John Anderson
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ruth Benedict
Maria V. Benitez
Franklin Pierce
What does NFRC Stand for?
National Fenestration Rating Council
National Fenestration Rating Committee
National Fraternity of Rankers of Curtain-walls
North-American Flagship Rendez-Vous of Curtain-walls
the Northern French Renaissance (as it pertains to) Curtain-walls
Curtain Walls
I. are cheaper than Storefront Walls
II. can span multiple stories
III. have smaller profiles than storefront walls
IV. are non-load bearing
V. quicker to install than storefront walls
I, III, IV
II and IV
I, III, V
II, V
All of the Above
Stick built curtain walls are only as good as the workmanship allows
true
false
Stick Built curtain wall systems are
I. Better than Unitized systems for more complex facades
II. Also better for larger buildings
III. Random joint pattern
IV. is only as good as the workmanship allows
V. Has a low field labor cost
I, II, III, IV
I, III, IV, V
II, III, V
None of the above
System members with at least a 0.062" seperation by a material of low conductance are considered
Thermally Improved
Thermally Broken
Thermally Bridged
Thermally Adequate
Not adequate for use in a curtain wall in climate zone 5 in accordance to NFRC 100
An insulbar is a type of thermal break
true
false
Internal Water Management relies on all of the following EXCEPT
Perfect Craftsmanship
weep holes
air seals
pressure equalization concept
Bite tolerance should be what in order to avoid breakage?
1/4"
1/2"
3/8"
3/16"
Edge tolerance should be what in order to avoid breakage?
1/4"
1/8"
3/8"
3/16"
Face tolerance should be what in order to avoid breakage?
1/4"
1/8"
3/8"
3/16"
Structural Sealant Glazing must be done in shop unitized
true
false
