Identify "BB."

Identify "HH."

Identify item "AA."

Identify item "GG."

Ceiling joists span between the top plates of bearing walls.

A truss is usually prefabricated off site.

"O.C" stands for "on center" and indicates the distance objects are apart, center to center.

Gutters are most often attached to the soffit.

A floor framing system doesn't require knowledge of loads and material strength.

Platform framing is the most common framing system in use now.

Knowing about balloon framing is not helpful when an old building is remodeled or renovated.

A two-story structure is the maximum structure that can be built with balloon framing.

Platform framing gets its name from a platform created on the foundation.

Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) provide excellent structural and insulation values.

I - Joists are always made of steel or aluminum. (14-31)

The main purpose of a foundation system is?

The maximum depth at which the ground may freeze is known as the:

A sill plate usually rests on concrete or masonry; therefore it is:

The most typical type of foundation used in residential construction is:

Control joints are used in concrete slabs for what reason?

Expansion joints are used in concrete slabs for what reason?

The primary or most important ingredient in Concrete Mix is what?

What is the minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs allowed by code?

Identify the type of foundation.

Crawl Space is defined as the:

To meet building codes, every Footing is required to have:

The one thing that every structure built is required to have is:

A footing is used for the purpose of:

Retaining walls are used to hold back:

Concrete piers are used to:

The minimum footing thickness of a single story residential structure is normally never LESS than:

What is the first step necessary when pouring a slab on grade?

In most areas, foundation slabs are required to have ___ installed under the slab.

Identify the type of material indicated. (5-19)

Pilings are a type of foundation.

Ventilation is not always required for a foundation with a crawl space.

Rebar and Wire Mesh are what convert concrete to reinforced concrete.

Retaining walls have to be a minimum of 6' tall.

Retaining walls require footings.

Basement walls do not need to be protected from moisture passing through.

Adding windows to the basement can help cut down the moisture content of the basement.

Footing should not extend below the ground freezing level.

Plumbing must be put in place before the foundation is poured.

Foundation systems should be designed so they can move with the ground.

Foundation walls enclosing basements do not have to be waterproofed

The horizontal distance from end to end of the stairs is the:

The vertical distance from top to bottom of the stairs is the:

Minimum tread width for straight stairs is:

The support for the treads is called:

If a Stair has 12 Treads, what is the number of Risers?

Direction of the stairs in indicated with:

A "Section" made through the narrow portion of a plan would be properly identified as:

A "Section" made through the long portion of a Plan would be properly identified as: (16-8)

A cutting plane line passes fully through an item, as to cut it completely in half. This will result in which type of section view drawing?

The term for the direction from which an object is viewed is best described by:

Sections are typically drawn at a scale of:

Best describe the term for this type of line:

Although not always required by code, stairs and steps should have:

The vertical distance between two treads is called:

Identify the stair type.

Identify the stair type.

Identify the object "EE."

Identify the object "FF."

Identify the object "BB."

Identify the object "GG."

Identify the section type shown.

Details are considered a type of residential construction section.

A partial section shows information for one typical item rather than the full structure.

A section may show structural and finishing material as needed.

Dimensions are not used on section views

Details are enlargements of specific areas where small components may intersect or are required. (16-26)