Building Const. Types
Building Materials
Wall Framing
Misc.
Roofs
100
Which construction type features interior elements made of solid or laminated wood with no concealed spaces?
What is Type IV
100
Bricks, stones and concrete blocks
What is masonary
100
full length uprights, usually 16" on center
What are studs?
100
Weight of water added to floors for every gallon of water
What is 8.33 pounds?
100
usually 16" or 24" on center
What are rafters?
200
Construction type where exterior load-bearing walls are composed entirely of wood
What is Type V
200
The building material that absorbs heat as moisture evaporates
What is gypsum or drywall
200
diagonal supports
What is bracing
200
Type of door used in a fire rated wall
What is a fire door?
200
the top board that rafters are attached to is called the _______ ________
What is ridge pole?
300
Construction type that must resist fire for 3-4 hours
What is Type I
300
Temperature at which steel elongates
What is 1000 degrees
300
Green wood has a high ______
What is moisture content.
300
Type of movable window that has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing outward
What is a casement window?
300
This roof is typical in Type II construction
What is a flat roof?
400
The most common building material in North America?
What is wood
400
Metal affected by heat more rapidly than steel
What is aluminum.
400
This is considered old style residential framing
What is balloon construction?
400
Door design that can prevent the movement of hose or equipment into a building
What is a revolving door?
400
Most dangerous type of "ordinary" roof construction for firefighters
What are light-weight roof trusses?
500
Also called "ordinary construction"
Type III
500
Rapid cooling of cast iron can cause what?
What is shatter and crack?
500
Building component that's an assembly of studs with exterior and interior covering
What is a wall
500
Building component that is mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal entry
What are security bars or grilles?
500
Type of roof used whenever large open floor spaces with limited interior support is needed
What is a bowstring truss?
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