WorksheetsFloor Systems
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Most residential and light commercial construction uses __________.
post-and-beam framing
platform framing
balloon framing
braced framing
The lowest members of a structure’s frame are __________.
joists
beams
sill plates
soleplates
The distance between two support points (posts, outside walls, columns, piers) is referred to as the __________.
dead load
live load
span
bearing capacity
Which of the following is not a purpose of the subfloor?
to add rigidity to a structure
to support the sill plate
to act as a barrier to outside air and moisture
to provide a surface upon which to build the wall frames
When conducting a foundation check it is important to make sure that ___________.
corners are square
the dimensions of walls match what is on the prints
foundation walls are level
all of the above
When installing joists, ensure that the crown points ________.
to the left
down
up
to the right
When installing a subfloor, the panels should be positioned so the joists are staggered.
true
false
If joists are the be cantilevered 3 feet beyond a foundation wall, the joists should be at least __________.
3 feet long
6 feet long
8 feet long
9 feet long
Divide the total square footage of a floor by _________ when determining the amount of 4’x8’ subfloor panels required.
24 square feet
32 square feet
64 square feet
72 square feet
Sill plates are normally made from __________ treated lumber.
1x4
2x4
2x8
2x10
Building code requires all lumber that comes into contact with masonry, concrete, or the ground to be __________.
seasoned
treated
coated with fungicide
primed and painted
Decks or porches that are extending over a foundation wall, and are unsupported beyond the wall, are called ______.
cantilevered
suspended
projected
reflected
This document lists the types and quality of materials needed for a job.
punch list
specifications
soil report
inventory list
In order to determine the amount of sill material needed for a job, find the ________ of the foundation wall.
area
perimeter
diameter
volume
For a given size, the type of support girder with the most strength, is the ________.
steel I-beam
glulam girder
built-up girder
solid lumber girder
_________ is installed between joists to stiffen the floor frame and disperse the load to neighboring joists.
bridging
a sill plate
a girder
a rim joist
The ________ of a floor system is found by multiplying its length times its width.
diameter
volume
perimeter
area
