Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used by architects in planning and design of buildings

Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared to wall area, will normally require acoustical treatment of the

A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrasion and finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools

A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and mica is

A form of brick bond in which the course consists of alternate stretchers and headers in known as

A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each storey rests on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the sub-floor of each storey

Rabbet Filipino term

Projection Filipino term

A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building

Materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings

The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are

A material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of dwelling units

The finished frame surrounding a door

A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key

A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate independently or together

A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing

A clay roofing tile approximately semi-cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately up and down

The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior wall of the super structure and bears directly on the column footing

A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility

Wall of Intramuros

Rafter Filipino term

Baseboard Filipino term

A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design of tall buildings

A ground condition that determines the size, type and shape of the building footing/foundation

Most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses

For every large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, exhibition halls) of over 150 ft. these structures are suggested economical solutions

Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of two consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the nosing of two consecutive steps is the

Noise inside the building is of two kinds, namely airborne noise and impact noise. Insulation must be provided against both of these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better sound insulation are

When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally well-drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best material to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab

This material holds less moisture, is very light with less absorptive capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential houses in tropical regions

A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc.

Twisting force

A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation, etc.

Wood with metal cladding

Floor joist Filipino term

Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs, and columns

Chord splice connectors for trusses

A vertical line check uses a

A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together is

Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall

Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge

The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and excavation lines

Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of load

Ceiling joist Filipino term

Concrete beam Filipino term

Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check

The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was stopped and continued later

A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc.

A special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles, and multiple web

Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well-graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids. What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding?

The minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement of beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast manufactured under plant control conditions

The act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing surface such as paving

A floor finish commercially size 1" x 12" x 12" utilizing clay and fire in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect, the floor is finished rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities. What is this?

A steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart pre-stress to concrete