The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using formula R/T = tan (R-3) x 8 degrees

One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of

A manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in building layout, is the use of

When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor finishes on concrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) steps

Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, slabs of long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing buildings should be provided with

A typical block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of commercial or industrial building

What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a water tank located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000 U.S. gallons. The diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and freeboard of 0.30 meters. The wall shall be as high as the water tank.

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 is a

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

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 subfloor of each storey is known as

The Filipino term for rabbet

The Filipino term for projection is

Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread-riser proportion formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers will there be between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”

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

These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings

The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are

These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials used in buildings

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

The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the bedroom floor finish. What should be the vertical distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom on 4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials for residential houses

A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3 horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span of truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters horizontally?

The finished frame surrounding a door is a

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

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

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

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

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

The wall of Intramuros is

The Filipino term for rafter is

The Filipino term for baseboard is

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

This is a ground condition that determines the size, type and shape of the building footing/foundation

What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water tank at the deck roof with 60,000 gallons capacity and diameter of 3 meters, freeboard of 0.30 meters, shall be as high as the water tank

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

The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses

For very 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 o 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 is

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

Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is

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

A twisting force is

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

The term stone-cut refers to a

Wood with metal cladding is called

The Filipino term for floor joist is