Question 1

In a single- span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,

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A) two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level. 
B) one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor level. 
C) only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall. 
D) one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level. 
E) two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level. 
A) two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level. 
B) one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor level. 
C) only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall. 
D) one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level. 
E) two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level.

Question 2

The width of an expansion joint between adjacent mullion lengths in a typical stick- built glass curtain wall

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A) is generally 1/2 in. standard. 
B) is generally 1 in. standard. 
C) is generally 1/16 in. standard. 
D) is generally 1/4 in. standard. 
E) must be determined on a project- by- project basis. 
A) is generally 1/2 in. standard. 
B) is generally 1 in. standard. 
C) is generally 1/16 in. standard. 
D) is generally 1/4 in. standard. 
E) must be determined on a project- by- project basis.

Question 3

Sketch in three dimensions a typical spider- shaped connector.

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To sketch a typical spider-shaped connec

Question 4

In a stick- built glass curtain wall system, the mullions may span floor to floor (called single- span mullion system)or between two floors (called twin- span mullion system). In the single- span mullion system, each mullion is provided with a dead load anchor and a tieback. In this support system, which anchor (dead load anchor or tieback)is provided at the top of each mullion?

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The dead load anchor is at the

Question 5

In a glass curtain wall with pressure plate- captured glass, there are

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A) no covers. 
B) covers only in the vertical direction. 
C) covers only in the horizontal direction. 
D) covers in both horizontal and vertical directions. 
A) no covers. 
B) covers only in the vertical direction. 
C) covers only in the horizontal direction. 
D) covers in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Question 6

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of mullions and rails. How many rails are used over the height of one floor in a typical office building?

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Two rails. (Note the

Question 7

A glass curtain wall in which the glass is pressure plate captured is glazed from the

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A) building's exterior. 
B) building's interior. 
C) A or B. 
A) building's exterior. 
B) building's interior. 
C) A or B.

Question 8

As shown in the text, a glass curtain wall with structural silicone- adhered glass

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A) has no exterior covers. 
B) has exterior covers only in the horizontal direction. 
C) has exterior covers only in the vertical direction. 
D) has exterior covers in both horizontal and vertical directions. 
A) has no exterior covers. 
B) has exterior covers only in the horizontal direction. 
C) has exterior covers only in the vertical direction. 
D) has exterior covers in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Question 9

Use three- dimensional sketches to illustrate each of the following:
a. A typical dead- load anchor used in a glass curtain wall
b. A typical expansion anchor used in a glass curtain wall

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a. A typical dead-load anchor used in a

Question 10

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of mullions and rails. What is the typical center- to- center spacing between mullions?

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The answer of A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall...

Question 11

In a stick- built glass curtain wall, the mullions are typically spaced at

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A) 10 ft to 15 ft on center. 
B) 6 ft to 10 ft on center. 
C) 2 ft to 4 ft on center. 
D) 4 ft to 6 ft on center. 
E) as needed for the project. 
A) 10 ft to 15 ft on center. 
B) 6 ft to 10 ft on center. 
C) 2 ft to 4 ft on center. 
D) 4 ft to 6 ft on center. 
E) as needed for the project.

Question 12

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of horizontal and vertical framing members. What are they called in curtain wall vocabulary? Are their cross- sectional profiles the same or different?

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Vertical members are called mu

Question 13

A stick- built glass curtain wall is anchored to the building's structure through

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A) rails. 
B) mullions. 
C) both mullions and rails. 
D) none of the above. 
A) rails. 
B) mullions. 
C) both mullions and rails. 
D) none of the above.

Question 14

As shown in this text, a glass curtain wall in which the glass is structural silicone adhered is glazed from the

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A) building's interior. 
B) building's exterior. 
C) A or B. 
A) building's interior. 
B) building's exterior. 
C) A or B.

Question 15

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of horizontal and vertical framing members, called rails and mullions respectively. In anchoring them to the building's structural frame, which of these (rails or mullions)are installed first? Are the members that are installed second also anchored directly to the building's structural frame?

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Vertical members (called mulli

Question 16

A shear block is used

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A) at a mullion expansion joint to allow the mullion to move. 
B) at the dead- load anchor of a mullion. 
C) to connect a rail to adjacent mullions. 
D) at the expansion anchor of a mullion. 
E) none of the above. 
A) at a mullion expansion joint to allow the mullion to move. 
B) at the dead- load anchor of a mullion. 
C) to connect a rail to adjacent mullions. 
D) at the expansion anchor of a mullion. 
E) none of the above.

Question 17

Because the glass- aluminum curtain wall is exposed to the outside environment, thermal expansion and contraction must be taken into account in the design of the wall. In a stick- built curtain wall, are the movement joints (called expansion joints)provided in both rails and mullions? If provided in only one of the two members, which one and why?

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Expansion joints are provided

Question 18

The width of an expansion joint in the rails of a typical stick- built glass curtain wall

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A) is 1 in. standard. 
B) is 1/4 in. standard. 
C) is 1/32 in. standard. 
D) is 1/2 in. standard. 
E) must be determined on project- by- project basis. 
A) is 1 in. standard. 
B) is 1/4 in. standard. 
C) is 1/32 in. standard. 
D) is 1/2 in. standard. 
E) must be determined on project- by- project basis.

Question 19

In a twin- span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,

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A) one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor level. 
B) two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level. 
C) only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall. 
D) one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level. 
E) two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level. 
A) one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor level. 
B) two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level. 
C) only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall. 
D) one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level. 
E) two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level.

Question 20

The underlying sketch shows a detailed vertical section through a pressure- plate captured glass- aluminum curtain wall. Using leader lines and labels, identify the following elements in the section: (i)ceiling, (ii)insulatio interior floor slab, (iv)rail (v)aluminum stool at sill level.

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The answer of The underlying sketch shows a detailed vertical...

Exam 32: Exterior Wall Cladding-Iv Wall System in Glass

In a single- span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,

The width of an expansion joint between adjacent mullion lengths in a typical stick- built glass curtain wall

Sketch in three dimensions a typical spider- shaped connector.

In a glass curtain wall with pressure plate- captured glass, there are

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of mullions and rails. How many rails are used over the height of one floor in a typical office building?

A glass curtain wall in which the glass is pressure plate captured is glazed from the

As shown in the text, a glass curtain wall with structural silicone- adhered glass

Use three- dimensional sketches to illustrate each of the following: a. A typical dead- load anchor used in a glass curtain wall b. A typical expansion anchor used in a glass curtain wall

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of mullions and rails. What is the typical center- to- center spacing between mullions?

In a stick- built glass curtain wall, the mullions are typically spaced at

A stick- built glass- aluminum curtain wall system consists of horizontal and vertical framing members. What are they called in curtain wall vocabulary? Are their cross- sectional profiles the same or different?

A stick- built glass curtain wall is anchored to the building's structure through

As shown in this text, a glass curtain wall in which the glass is structural silicone adhered is glazed from the

A shear block is used

The width of an expansion joint in the rails of a typical stick- built glass curtain wall

In a twin- span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,

The underlying sketch shows a detailed vertical section through a pressure- plate captured glass- aluminum curtain wall. Using leader lines and labels, identify the following elements in the section: (i)ceiling, (ii)insulatio interior floor slab, (iv)rail (v)aluminum stool at sill level.

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