Construction Math
A view of an object as seen from directly above.
What is a plan or blue print?
This nail has 2 heads for easier removal.
Duplex nail
This tool is used to mark long straight lines, such as needed for laying out a wall on a floor.
What is a chalk line?
It's the underlying base or substructure of a building
what is foundation?
6' 3" + 4' 10" =
What is 11' 1"?
This measurement is the distance around the outside of a shape.
What is the perimeter?
Better not touch your face after using this hand tool or you might look like you're in a circus sideshow.
Demonstrate how to use said tool, without a partner.
chalk box or snap line.
The process of refilling trenches or holes created during excavation, especially around foundations.
What is backfilling?
Half of 10 3/4 "
What is
5 3/8"
Type of line drawn to indicate objects that are hidden from normal view.
What is a dashed line or hidden line?
It has two parallel jaws that are used to hold whatever you are working on in place.
What is a vise?
Reduces the passage of heat through walls and roof.
What is insulation?
The circumference of a round table with a 10 inch diameter.
What is 31.4 inches?
This shows the size of the building site and locations of building, driveways, sidewalks, and utilities on the site.
What is a site plan?
A temporary elevated platform.
What is scaffold?
One side is flat for pounding, while the other side has a claw that is used to remove nails without damaging the surface of your material.
What is a claw hammer?
Black plastic that is applied on the outer face of the foundation
What is water proofing material?
Half of 5 3/8 "
What is
2 11/16"
Precise written presentation of the details of a plan
What are specifications?
True or False?
Because it is constructed of layers of wood, plywood never needs to be oiled when used as a form panel.
What is False?
It measures the distance between itself and other objects.
What is a laser measurer?
HVAC stands for...
What is Heat, Ventilation & Air Conditioning