Deck 3: Structural Wood Drafting

Question 1

Walls that are simply built up from the floor to the ceiling and serve the purpose of partitioning space into rooms, closets, etc., are known as ____.

A) framing walls
B) weightless walls
C) non-load-bearing walls
D) skeletal walls

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A wooden floor system that is gaining in popularity is the plywood system. List two advantages that account for this popularity.

Answer 2

Two advantages of plywood floor systems are:
1) Because joists are not required, material costs are decreased.
2) Because the large 4' x 8' plywood panels are quickly and easily installed, labor costs are also decreased.

Question 3

The most common framing method used for building structural wood walls is called western framing or ____.

A) platform framing
B) scaffold framing
C) balloon framing
D) MOD 24 framing

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An older framing method seldom used anymore for building structural walls, ____ consists of floor joists resting on the sill with headers or braces placed between the joists.

A) platform framing
B) scaffold framing
C) balloon framing
D) MOD 24 framing

Question 5

Floor systems of commercial buildings are of two types; one type, an ____, is made of poured-in-place concrete.

A) on-mark floor system
B) on-grade floor system
C) off-grade floor system
D) off-mark floor system

Question 6

____ is a term used to describe the construction method whereby joists in a wooden floor system are stiffened to prevent misalignment, twisting, or warping.

A) Spanning
B) Linking
C) Bracing
D) Bridging

Question 7

The reason that bracing wooden walls by attaching a sheet of plywood is limited to only the corners is because ____.

A) plywood is not as effective as other types of bracing
B) the correct grade of plywood is not readily available
C) the cost of plywood is prohibitive
D) the installation of plywood is very time consuming

Question 8

As a new framing method, ____ features 24" modular spacing of wall studs.

A) platform framing
B) scaffold framing
C) balloon framing
D) MOD 24 framing

Question 9

As a major structural component of a wooden structure, ____ are those that actually carry the load imposed by the floor(s) and roof.

A) mandatory walls
B) structural walls
C) framework walls
D) load-bearing walls

Question 10

____, one of two basic types of stiffening joists in a wooden floor system, is more commonly accomplished with two diagonal metal braces attached at intervals between the joists.

A) Diagonal bracing
B) Cross bridging
C) Traverse bracing
D) Intersect bridging

Question 11

One advantage of floor trusses over joists and girders is that ____.

A) floor trusses need only a minimal number of intermediate supports
B) floor trusses are ideal for short spanning situations
C) floor trusses provide convenient avenues for plumbing and ductwork
D) floor trusses are not needed on a framing plan

Question 12

Structural designers and architects with an interest in reducing cost design a structure so that it is completely modular in both length and width. Which of the following length and width measurements would meet this requirement?

A) 43'-5" long and 25'-7" wide
B) 43'-0" long and 25'-0" wide
C) 43'-6" long and 25'-6" wide
D) 44'-0" long and 26'-0" wide

Question 13

____ may be shown on the floor plan with an arrow symbol indicating the direction of the span and a note indicating the size and spacing.

A) Joists
B) Girders
C) Beams
D) Struts

Question 14

A floor system that is sometimes used instead of the joist and girder system is the____.

A) floor truss system
B) floor tie system
C) floor tether system
D) floor join system

Question 15

What are three advantages of MOD 24 framing?

Question 16

____, one of two basic types of stiffening joists in a wooden floor system, consists of solid cuts of lumber placed between the joists and secured by nailing.

A) Firm bracing
B) Fixed bracing
C) Solid chocking
D) Solid bridging

Question 17

Floor systems of commercial buildings are of two types; one type, an ____, is usually made of wooden joists, girders, and planks

A) on-mark floor system
B) on-grade floor system
C) off-grade floor system
D) off-mark floor system

Question 18

Girders in wooden floor systems are of two types: built-up wooden girders and ____.

A) steel girders
B) cement girders
C) rebar girders
D) spiral girders

Question 19

An advantage of a ____ is that the brace, being flush with the face of the studs rather than placed between them, does not interfere with the installation of insulation or electrical wiring.

A) let-in brace
B) soleplate-top plate brace
C) continuous brace
D) diagonal brace

Question 20

To provide additional support against bending, buckling, and wracking, wooden walls must be ____.

A) braced
B) blocked
C) stiffened
D) stabilized

Question 21

What are the four most common eave configurations?

Question 22

The ____ of a roof is a figure arrived at by dividing the total span into the total rise.

A) slope
B) incline
C) slant
D) pitch

Question 23

Compared to conventional wooden joists construction, what are two advantages of post-and-beam construction?

Question 24

The four most common types of roof ____ are the common, the scissors, the mono pitch, and the flat.

A) trusses
B) slopes
C) rafters
D) joists

Question 25

A laminated arch is composed of several layers of wooden planks ____ to form one larger, continuous structural member.

A) glued together under intense pressure
B) glued together and reinforced with rebar
C) glued together and interspersed with steel reinforcement sheets
D) glued and bolted together

Question 26

Three of the most popular types of beams used in post-and-beam construction include ____.

A) concrete beams, steel reinforced beams, and box beams
B) laminated beams, steel reinforced beams, and spiral beams
C) laminated beams, steel reinforced beams, and box beams
D) laminated beams, rake beams, and box beams

Question 27

The ____ of a roof is the amount of rise measured in inches that occurs for every 12" of run.

A) slope
B) incline
C) slant
D) pitch

Question 28

One of two broad classifications of structural wood roofs, ____ range from medium slopes to very steep slopes

A) regular roofs
B) incline roofs
C) flat roofs
D) slope roofs

Question 29

A ____ is a prefabricated structural member composed of a joist member, rafter members, and various types of support members between the joist and rafters.

A) roof join
B) roof tie
C) roof truss
D) roof tether

Question 30

What are the three structural members involved in post-and-beam construction?

A) Posts, beams, and planks
B) Girders, joists, and planks
C) Posts, joists, and rafters
D) Girders, beams, and rafters

Question 31

The two types of laminated beams and girders are ____.

A) parallel laminated and vertical laminated
B) horizontal laminated and vertical laminated
C) parallel laminated and perpendicular laminated
D) horizontal laminated and perpendicular laminated

Question 32

____ are especially popular where the structural members used to span and support the building are to be exposed and must have a pleasing appearance.

A) Composite arches
B) Decorative posts and spiral beams
C) Bonded arches and steel reinforced beams
D) Laminated arches

Question 33

Structural ____ involved in a job using a wooden roof are required to draw roof configuration diagrams.

A) drafting clerks
B) CAD technicians
C) CAD managers
D) site engineers

Question 34

The most problematic area in post-and-beam construction involves ____.

A) transporting components from the shop to the construction site
B) connecting the posts to the footings and the beams to the posts
C) safety issues during the erection of these structures
D) the lack of the availability of solid beams cut from large trees

Question 35

Laminated arches are attached to the footings in a manner similar to that used for connecting posts in ____.

A) precast concrete construction
B) rigid frame construction
C) stick framing construction
D) post-and-beam construction

Question 36

One of two broad classifications of structural wood roofs, ____ encompass those that are actually flat as well as those that have a very gradual slope.

A) regular roofs
B) incline roofs
C) flat roofs
D) slope roofs

Question 37

The gable, the hip, the gambrel, the Dutch hip, the mansard, and the A frame are some of the most popular types of ____.

A) regular roofs
B) incline roofs
C) flat roofs
D) slope roofs

Question 38

Wooden roof framing by conventional or ____ is accomplished by spanning from wall to wall with ceiling joists and from double top plate to ridge board with rafters.

A) web framing
B) stick framing
C) rafter framing
D) joist framing

Question 39

Which of the following is included in structural drawings for buildings involving posts, beams, girders, and arches?

A) A plan view showing overall dimension and spacings
B) Sections showing width details and how the structural members fit together
C) Welding details showing how the structural members are to be connected during erection
D) Connection details drawn in smaller scale so that all connection details are fully documented

Question 40

Three of the most popular types of laminated arches are the ____.

A) three-hinged arch, the royal arch, and the A-frame arch
B) four-hinged arch, the royal arch, and the V-frame arch
C) three-hinged arch, the tudor arch, and the A-frame arch
D) four-hinged arch, the tudor arch, and the V-frame arch