Exam 22: Structural Components

Posts are used to support the girders.

What term refers to the interior members of the truss that span between the top and bottom chords?

A(n) ____ is the horizontal measurement between the exterior face of the wall and the end of the rafter tail.

The term penny indicates the _____ of nails.

What is the most common weld used in construction?

A strong back is the horizontal member at the ridge that runs perpendicular to the rafters.

A ridge beam is a beam placed between the ceiling joist to support the ceiling and roof loads.

A ____ is used over an opening such as a door or window when one or more studs must be omitted.

A ____ is a brace used to provide support for the rafters as they span between the ridge and the wall.

A ____ supports not only itself but also the weight of the roof or other floors constructed above it.

A ____ is a membrane that is placed on the warm side of the walls and ceilings between the drywall and the insulation.

Panels designed by engineers to resist lateral loads are referred to as shear panels.

Mudsills are often used when the slope of the site or other design considerations dictate minimal pier placement for floor support.

A(n) ____ is a trim board placed at the end of the rafter or truss tails that are parallel to the building wall.

The ____ is the portion of the roof that extends beyond the walls.