Exam 19: Structural Steel Construction

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In steel construction, the structural steel members are brought to the construction site in precut lengths and connected together at the site according to the detail drawings. Who prepares the details of connections between the components?

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Which of the two-a rigid frame or a braced frame-provides greater structural stiffness, that is, greater lateral stability?

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Question 22

What is camber? In which structural members is it provided and why?

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Question 23

In a column splice detail, a butt plate is required when

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Eccentric K- bracing is generally recommended for use

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Question 25

Which steel sections are commonly used for columns and which for beams?

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Question 26

In a braced- frame steel structure, the braced bays

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Question 27

Are steel detailers generally independent professionals like most structural engineers?

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Question 28

With the help of sketches and notes, explain the difference between a simple connection and a rigid connection between a wide- flange column and a wide- flange beam.

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Question 29

A rigid connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connecting beam flanges to the column.

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Question 30

The connections in a steel- frame structure consist of: (i)column- to- beam connection, (ii)beam- to- beam connection, and (iii)column- to- column connection. Which of the three connections requires the use of long splice plates?

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Question 31

Is AISC Type II connection a shear connection or a moment connection?

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Question 32

A steel column may or may not need a base plate at the bottom.

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Question 33

A braced- frame steel structure is generally more economical than a comparable rigid- frame structure.

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Question 34

A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column is also called

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Question 35

The preliminary framing layout of a steel- frame building is generally presented in

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Question 36

The fabrication of structural steel components is done based on

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Question 37

Explain the roles of the general contractor, fabricator, and erector of a structural steel building.

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Question 38

The installation of a floor or roof deck is done by

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If the floor of a steel- frame building has primary, secondary, and tertiary components, the tertiary components consist of

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Exam 19: Structural Steel Construction

In steel construction, the structural steel members are brought to the construction site in precut lengths and connected together at the site according to the detail drawings. Who prepares the details of connections between the components?

Which of the two-a rigid frame or a braced frame-provides greater structural stiffness, that is, greater lateral stability?

What is camber? In which structural members is it provided and why?

In a column splice detail, a butt plate is required when

Eccentric K- bracing is generally recommended for use

Which steel sections are commonly used for columns and which for beams?

In a braced- frame steel structure, the braced bays

Are steel detailers generally independent professionals like most structural engineers?

With the help of sketches and notes, explain the difference between a simple connection and a rigid connection between a wide- flange column and a wide- flange beam.

A rigid connection between a steel beam and a steel column can be made without connecting beam flanges to the column.

The connections in a steel- frame structure consist of: (i)column- to- beam connection, (ii)beam- to- beam connection, and (iii)column- to- column connection. Which of the three connections requires the use of long splice plates?

Is AISC Type II connection a shear connection or a moment connection?

A steel column may or may not need a base plate at the bottom.

A braced- frame steel structure is generally more economical than a comparable rigid- frame structure.

A shear connection between a steel beam and a steel column is also called

The preliminary framing layout of a steel- frame building is generally presented in

The fabrication of structural steel components is done based on

Explain the roles of the general contractor, fabricator, and erector of a structural steel building.

The installation of a floor or roof deck is done by

If the floor of a steel- frame building has primary, secondary, and tertiary components, the tertiary components consist of

An Overview of the Building Delivery Process How Buildings Come Into Being

Design and Constructions Regulations

Loads on Buildings

Load Resistance the Structural Properties of Materials

Properties of the Envelope-I Thermal Properties

Properties of the Envelope-II Air and Water Vapor Control

Fire and Smoke-Related Properties

Acoustical Properties of Materials

Principles of Joints and Sealants Expansion and Contraction Control

Principles of Sustainable Construction

Soils and Excavations

Below-Grade Construction Foundation Systems and Basements

Materials for Wood Construction-I Lumber

Materials for Wood Construction-Ii Engineered Wood Products, Fasteners, and Connectors

Wood Light-Frame Construction-I

Wood Light-Frame Construction-II

Structural Insulated Panel Construction

Material Steel and Steel Components

Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Lime, Portland Cement, and Concrete

Concrete Construction-I Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground

Concrete Construction-II Site-Cast and Precast Concrete Framing Systems

Masonry Materials-I Mortar and Brick

Masonry Materials-II Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units

Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction

Exterior Wall Cladding-I Principles of Rainwater Infiltration Control

Exterior Wall Cladding-II Masonry, Precast Concrete, and Gfrc

Exterior Wall Cladding-III Stucco, Adhered Veneer, Eifs, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels

Glass, Glazing, and Light-Transmitting Plastics

Windows and Doors

Exterior Wall Cladding-Iv Wall System in Glass

Roofing-I Low-Slope Roofs

Roofing-I Steep Roofs

Stairs

Floor Coverings

Ceilings

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