WorksheetsCEA Final Exam Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
The main purpose of foundations is to:___________(2.3.5)
a.Provide a level, stable surface to safely support a building
b.Transfer building loads to soil
c.Anchor the building from wind, flood, and seismic loads
d.All of the above
What is the approximate frost depth in Noblesville, IN?
a.5 in
b.10 in
c.20 in
d.25 in
Calculate the required concrete iIf the required total footage is 750 ft3. How many yards will be needed for concrete?
a.10 yd3
b.20 yd3
c.28.5 yd3
d.30 yd3
Calculate the total cost of the concrete if the required total footage is 750 ft3. What will be the total cost of the concrete if concrete is $98/yd3 ?
a.$1,793.00
b.$2,793.00
c.$3,793.00
d.$4,793.00
What will be a problem that will result from ordering too little concrete?
a.The entire pour will be completed at the same time.
b.An increase in the time and cost of construction.
c.Less cost of concrete
d.Less cost of labor
Electricity is supplied to a building via a service drop that includes
a.Three wires
b.Two wires carry 120 volts of alternating current (AC) such that the voltages are opposite
c.One wire is neutral or ground (zero volts)
d.All of the above
What distributes power to the building and is the main breaker that allows all power to be switched off?
a.Electrical power
b.main panel
c.electrical cables
d.None of the above
Which of the following is not a Site Plan Consideration?
In Residential design the Min. distribution pressure = ______ psi and Max. distribution pressure =_________ psi.
a.10, 20
b.40, 80
c.40, 90
d.50, 60
Using the Hazen-Williams Formula calculate the head loss
a.2.94 ft
b.5.6 ft
c.7.2 ft
d.10 ft
The water supply system for the Romans included:
a.Aqueducts which transported water from sources
b.Chamber pots
c.Toilets
d.Public Latrines
The plumbing system includes:
a.Fixture
b.Water Heater
c.Trunk Lines and Branch Lines
d.All of the above
Plumbing codes are important because:
a.Protect health and safety of community
b.Increase potential for widespread disease
c.Reduce rules and regulations for installing drinking water or sewer facilities
d.Reduce permits and inspections
Complete the following calculation for a building sewer from the house to the system. Assume that the invert elevation of the 14‑in. If the sewer main where the building sewer will connect is 763.15 ft. What is the sewer slope percent?
a.1.7%
b.2.6%
c.4.1%
d.3.7%
To identify the Building Code that applies in Noblesville, in what year was the Noblesville Code of Ordinances reviewed? https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/noblesville/latest/noblesville_in/0-0-0-1
a.2004
b.2015
c.2017
d.2022
Ordinances may regulate a variety of aspects of development, such as
a.Allowed uses on property
b.Building and lot size
c.Parking lot designs
d.All of the above
Concrete walls are formed, reinforced, and poured in place. Concrete is reinforced
with steel bars to improve tensile and bending strength.
Concrete wall sections (with reinforcing) are poured horizontally on site, tilted vertically, and then anchored.
a.Cast-in-Place concrete
b.Tilt-up Concrete
c.Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
d.Green Concrete
Which of the following Low-slope roofs (not completely flat) are common in large commercial construction.
a.Gable
b.Hip
c.Shed
d.Flat
The purpose of structural framing is provide___________ and stability.
a.Strength
b.Insulation
c.Height
d.Length
__________ Systems combine two or more different framing systems
a.Structural
b.Hybrid
c.Tilt Up
d.Load Bearing
Determine the structural efficiency of a 700lb structure with a maximum design load applied of about 5026 lbs.
a.5.18
b.6.26
c.7.00
d.7.18
Which of the following are floors above the ground, Typical construction is Precast Concrete and Cast-in-Place Concrete?
a.Slab on grade
b.Elevated floor
c.precast concrete floor
d.Ground floor
Using precast concrete floors can reduce both __________ cost and build time.
For each system, use the appropriate load-span table to select the most economical floor design to support the proposed superimposed floor load of 170 psf. Note the specifications for each floor. What can be one load types?
a.8-6
b.8-0
c.7-6
d.6-0
The primary function of a building structure is to _________ and transmit the building loads and forces to the ground.
All of the following are characteristics of a Structure except.
a.Strength
b.Stability
c.Economic Value
d.Size
What is made up of many smaller structural sub-systems that work together to provide a strong, stable, and cost-effective structure?
a.structural system
b.Electrical system
c.Water system
d.floor system
A ________ is any action that causes a change in the shape or motion of an object.
a.structure
b.force
c.load
d.tension
A ________ is a force that is supported by a structural element.
a.structure
b.force
c.load
d.tension
A _______________ is usually a horizontal member that carries a vertical applied load.
a.beam
b.cable
c.column
d.rod
A continuous arch that forms a ceiling or roof is a ___________.
a.truss
b.arch
c.vault
d.dome
A structural element that is made up of arches that radiate around a center point to create a half sphere.
a.truss
b.arch
c.vault
d.dome
A structural element that is composed of smaller structural members typically configured in triangular arrangements
a.truss
b.arch
c.vault
d.dome
