Deck 21: Framing Methods

Question 1

Which system of framing has not been widely used for the last 100 years?

A) post-and-beam framing
B) platform framing
C) timber framing
D) balloon framing

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Steel framing has excellent properties for resisting stress from snow, wind, and seismic forces.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In platform framing, subfloors commonly have a tongue-and-groove pattern in the edge to _____.

A) reduce the need for insulation
B) help minimize floor squeaking
C) allow fewer joists to be used
D) block the entry of mold-laden air into the duct system

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In residential construction, posts and beams are usually spaced at _____ o.c.

A) 36" (900 mm)
B) 48" (1200 mm)
C) 52" (1300 mm)
D) 60" (1500 mm)

Question 5

What is an example of a material that can be used during construction to reduce HVAC loads over the life of the structure?

A) slate shingles
B) salvaged framing lumber
C) lumber treated with CCA wood preservative
D) autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks

Question 6

Masonry units are excellent at resisting forces in tension but very weak at resisting forces from compression.

Question 7

AFT systems eliminate nonstructural wood from the building shell and replace it with insulation.

Question 8

A ____ is the connecting of two wythes to form stability within the wall.

A) gambrel
B) bond
C) dormer
D) mansard

Question 9

Which statement about modular homes is correct?

A) They are the same as manufactured homes.
B) They are built to meet codes other than the IRC.
C) They are built off site.
D) They are commonly known as mobile homes.

Question 10

Steel framing reduces the risk of thermal bridging through the exterior walls.

Question 11

Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) were originally used for what purpose?

A) providing an energy-efficient wall framing system for an entire structure
B) hearth and chimney construction
C) providing reinforced attic insulation
D) forming foundation walls

Question 12

Brick has a tendency to shrink as the moisture content decreases.

Question 13

What is an example of a salvage material commonly used in buildings?

A) bricks
B) laminated beams
C) natural stone shingles
D) PVC pipe

Question 14

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and laminated strand lumber (LSL) are types of _____.

A) engineered lumber
B) drywall
C) timber
D) veneer

Question 15

Which of the following are composed of a continuous core of rigid foam insulation laminated between two layers of structural board with an adhesive to form a single solid pane?

A) structural insulated panels
B) oriented strand boards
C) expanded polystyrene boards
D) steel studs