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PLTW CEA 3.1.5 Commercial Framing Systems

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
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1.

Fill in the blank: _______ is a method used in commercial structural framing systems that involves pouring concrete into molds on site.

a)

Precast Concrete

b)

Cast-in-Place Concrete

c)

Structural Steel

d)

Hybrid Systems

2.

What is one of the main purposes of structural framing?

a)

A) Aesthetics

b)

B) Strength

c)

C) Color

d)

D) Cost

3.

Structural framing provides ______ to maintain the shape and minimize movement.

a)

Flexibility

b)

Stability

c)

Color

d)

Cost

4.

What are the types of commercial framing systems similar to residential construction for low rise buildings?

a)

Wood framing

b)

Light gauge steel framing

c)

Concrete framing

d)

Brick framing

5.

Low rise commercial framing systems are used for buildings with how many stories or less?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

6.

Which of the following is a consideration for commercial building systems?

a)

Light traffic

b)

Smaller open spaces

c)

Easy Maintenance

d)

Less wear and tear

7.

Commercial buildings often experience ______ compared to residential buildings.

a)

Less wear and tear

b)

Heavier loads

c)

Smaller open spaces

d)

Light traffic

8.

What is the first step in the Cast-in-Place Concrete process?

a)

Concrete is poured

b)

Forms are built

c)

Reinforcing is placed

d)

Finishing is done

9.

In the Cast-in-Place Concrete process, what is placed after the forms are built?

a)

Concrete

b)

Reinforcing

c)

Finishing

d)

Painting

10.

What is the structural component labeled at A in the image of a cast-in-place concrete frame?

a)

Concrete Beam

b)

Concrete Column

c)

Concrete Slab

d)

Concrete Roof

11.

What is the structural component labeled at B in the image of a cast-in-place concrete frame?

a)

Concrete Beam

b)

Concrete Column

c)

Concrete Slab

d)

Concrete Roof

12.

In a cast-in-place concrete frame, the _______ is a flat horizontal surface that supports the floors and roofs.

a)

Concrete Column

b)

Concrete Slab

c)

Concrete Beam

d)

Concrete Wall

13.

What is the first step in the process of using structural steel?

a)

Members are delivered to the site

b)

Members are erected per the design

c)

Structural members are fabricated off site

d)

Members are painted

14.

In structural steel framing, which component is A referring to in the image?

a)

Steel Column

b)

Open Web Steel Roof Joists

c)

Lateral Brace

d)

Steel Floor Beams

e)

Steel Decking

15.

In structural steel framing, which component is B referring to in the image?

a)

Steel Column

b)

Open Web Steel Roof Joists

c)

Lateral Brace

d)

Steel Floor Beams

e)

Steel Decking

16.

In structural steel framing, which component is C referring to in the image?

a)

Steel Column

b)

Open Web Steel Roof Joists

c)

Lateral Brace

d)

Steel Floor Beams

e)

Steel Decking

17.

In structural steel framing, which component is D referring to in the image?

a)

Steel Column

b)

Open Web Steel Roof Joists

c)

Lateral Brace

d)

Steel Floor Beams

e)

Steel Decking

18.

In structural steel framing, which component is E referring to in the image?

a)

Steel Column

b)

Open Web Steel Roof Joists

c)

Lateral Brace

d)

Steel Floor Beams

e)

Steel Decking

19.

All of the following are load bearing wall systems except:

a)

Masonry

b)

Pre-cast concrete

c)

Structural steel

d)

Tilt-up concrete

20.

Hybrid Framing Systems combine two or more different ______ systems.

a)

A) electrical

b)

B) plumbing

c)

C) framing

d)

D) roofing

21.

What is an important consideration when choosing a structural system?

a)

Color

b)

Cost

c)

Shape

d)

Height

22.

Fill in the blank: The cost of a structure is directly related to the _______ of materials used to build the structure.

a)

color

b)

weight

c)

shape

d)

height

23.

What is the formula for calculating Structural Efficiency?

a)

Weight of Structure / Maximum Design Load

b)

Maximum Design Load / Weight of Structure

c)

Maximum Design Load + Weight of Structure

d)

Weight of Structure - Maximum Design Load

24.

Higher structural efficiency means ______ material weight and lower cost.

a)

more

b)

less

c)

equal

d)

double