Structure Questions Flashcards

18 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

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What is another name for monolithic slab?
Slab-on-Grade
What is the minimum net area of crawlspace ventilation required for under floor space?
Not less than 1 sq foot per each 150 sq feet
What are some signs of structural movement?
Uneven floors, cracks, displacement of windows
What foundation is used if the home is built directly onto the ground?
Slab-on-Grade
Which foundation material acts different than the others?
Wood
Basement foundation walls essentially act as?
Retaining walls to keep the dirt out
Piles can be?
Steel, Wood, Concrete Columns
How do beams carry floor and wall loads?
Horizontally
What is a typical R-value for ICFs?
22
What are insulating concrete forms made from?
Insulation
Insulated concrete forms are susceptible to?
Wood destroying organisms
Most roof trusses are made from?
Wood
What do purlins prevent?
Rafter sag
Holes in steel roof framing should not be wider than?
1 1/2"
There are how many broad sources of problems for structure?
Two - Poor Constructions and things that attack the structure