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WorksheetsPLTW CEA 3.1.5 Commercial Framing Systems
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Fill in the blank: _______ is a method used in commercial structural framing systems that involves pouring concrete into molds on site.
Precast Concrete
Cast-in-Place Concrete
Structural Steel
Hybrid Systems
What is one of the main purposes of structural framing?
A) Aesthetics
B) Strength
C) Color
D) Cost
Structural framing provides ______ to maintain the shape and minimize movement.
Flexibility
Stability
Color
Cost
What are the types of commercial framing systems similar to residential construction for low rise buildings?
Wood framing
Light gauge steel framing
Concrete framing
Brick framing
Low rise commercial framing systems are used for buildings with how many stories or less?
One
Two
Three
Four
Which of the following is a consideration for commercial building systems?
Light traffic
Smaller open spaces
Easy Maintenance
Less wear and tear
Commercial buildings often experience ______ compared to residential buildings.
Less wear and tear
Heavier loads
Smaller open spaces
Light traffic
What is the first step in the Cast-in-Place Concrete process?
Concrete is poured
Forms are built
Reinforcing is placed
Finishing is done
In the Cast-in-Place Concrete process, what is placed after the forms are built?
Concrete
Reinforcing
Finishing
Painting
What is the structural component labeled at A in the image of a cast-in-place concrete frame?
Concrete Beam
Concrete Column
Concrete Slab
Concrete Roof
What is the structural component labeled at B in the image of a cast-in-place concrete frame?
Concrete Beam
Concrete Column
Concrete Slab
Concrete Roof
In a cast-in-place concrete frame, the _______ is a flat horizontal surface that supports the floors and roofs.
Concrete Column
Concrete Slab
Concrete Beam
Concrete Wall
What is the first step in the process of using structural steel?
Members are delivered to the site
Members are erected per the design
Structural members are fabricated off site
Members are painted
In structural steel framing, which component is A referring to in the image?
Steel Column
Open Web Steel Roof Joists
Lateral Brace
Steel Floor Beams
Steel Decking
In structural steel framing, which component is B referring to in the image?
Steel Column
Open Web Steel Roof Joists
Lateral Brace
Steel Floor Beams
Steel Decking
In structural steel framing, which component is C referring to in the image?
Steel Column
Open Web Steel Roof Joists
Lateral Brace
Steel Floor Beams
Steel Decking
In structural steel framing, which component is D referring to in the image?
Steel Column
Open Web Steel Roof Joists
Lateral Brace
Steel Floor Beams
Steel Decking
In structural steel framing, which component is E referring to in the image?
Steel Column
Open Web Steel Roof Joists
Lateral Brace
Steel Floor Beams
Steel Decking
All of the following are load bearing wall systems except:
Masonry
Pre-cast concrete
Structural steel
Tilt-up concrete
Hybrid Framing Systems combine two or more different ______ systems.
A) electrical
B) plumbing
C) framing
D) roofing
What is an important consideration when choosing a structural system?
Color
Cost
Shape
Height
Fill in the blank: The cost of a structure is directly related to the _______ of materials used to build the structure.
color
weight
shape
height
What is the formula for calculating Structural Efficiency?
Weight of Structure / Maximum Design Load
Maximum Design Load / Weight of Structure
Maximum Design Load + Weight of Structure
Weight of Structure - Maximum Design Load
Higher structural efficiency means ______ material weight and lower cost.
more
less
equal
double
