Unit 7 TYK

the steel beam identification w8x15 represents a wide-flange beam

8" deep and weighing 15 pounds per linear foot

give the actual diameter of the reinforcing steel bar listed below: A. #9 B.#4 C. #8 D. #5 E. #18

A. 1 1/8" B. 1/2" C. 1" D. 5/8 " E. 2 1/4"

what shape does each of the following designations for structural steel indicate A. W B. S C. C D. L

A. wide flange B. american standard beam C. american standard channel D. angles

which of the following is a benefit of green building

all of the above reducing solid and material waste improving employee productivity and job satisfaction improving air and water quality

when preparing a batch of concrete which of the following would not be included

all of these items could be included water, cement, aggregate, chemical admixtures

a sheet metal product made from 12-gage metal weighs more than the same product made from 6-gage metal

false

concrete completely hardens within 48 hours after it is poured?

false

concrete is stronger when it is in tension (pulled) than when is it in compression (pushed)?

false

nonferrous metals contain little or no aluminum?

false

thermally efficient, argon-filled window units have low R- values

false

what are the two basic kinds of metal

ferrous and nonferrous

what is the system used to measure the thickness of sheet metal products

gage system

what causes concrete to harden

hydration

which of the following is not considered to be a type of safety glass

plate glass

what is the difference between interior and exterior plywood

the types of adhesive used

an air space between two sealed panes of glass serves as a good insulation?

true

storm water can be collected from a roof and used for garden irrigation or toilet flushing

true

what type of cement would you use in the winter to make the concrete set up faster

type III, highly early strength

which mortar type is best-suited for situations requiring high lateral strength

type S