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Collector is a horizontal diaphragm element parallel and in line with the applied force that collects and transfers diaphragm shear forces to the vertical elements of the lateral- force-resisting system and/or distributes forces within the diaphragm. |
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True |
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| 2. |
Columns that buckle at a compressive stress P/A beyond the proportional limit stress are called ___________________. |
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Short columns |
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Weak columns |
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| 3. |
A type of construction whose primary structural elements are formed by a system of repetitive wood-framing members is called __________________. |
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Conventional Light Frame Wood Construction |
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Lumber Construction |
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A framed stud wall extending from the top of the foundation to the underside of floor framing for the lowest occupied floor level is known as a _________________. |
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Cripple wall |
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Structural Grade Wall |
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| 5. |
A fibrous, homogeneous panel made from lignocellulosic fibers (usually wood or cane) and having a density of less than __________________ per cubic foot is called Fiberboard. |
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31 pounds |
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15 pounds |
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5 pounds |
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| 6. |
A structural element, the section of which is composed of built-up lumber, wood structural panels or wood structural panels in combination with lumber, all parts bonded together with structural adhesives is called as a Accreditation body. |
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True |
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False |
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| 7. |
Structural capacities and design provisions for prefabricated wood I-joists shall be established and monitored in accordance with ASTM D 5055. |
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True |
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False |
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| 8. |
VNominal size (Lumber) is defined as the commercial size designation of width and depth; in standard sawn lumber and glued-laminated lumber grades. |
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True |
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___________________ is a generic term for a panel primarily composed of cellulosic materials (usually wood), generally in the form of discrete pieces or particles, as distinguished from fibers. |
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Particleboard |
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Nailing pattern |
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| 10. |
What does ASTM stand for? |
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American Society for Testing and Materials |
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American Society for Transportation and Materials |
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American Standard for Testing and Materials |
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None of the above |
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| 11. |
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a composite of wood veneer sheet elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along the length of the member. |
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True |
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False |
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| 12. |
Where preservative- treated wood is used in enclosed locations where drying in service cannot readily occur, such wood shall be at a moisture content of _________________ or less before being covered with insulation, interior wall finish, floor covering or other materials. |
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19 percent |
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26 percent |
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| 13. |
Parallel strand lumber (PSL) is a composite of wood strand elements with wood fibers primarily oriented along the length of the member. |
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True |
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False |
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____________________ is a portion of a larger wood diaphragm designed to anchor and transfer local forces to primary diaphragm struts and the main diaphragm. |
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Sub-diaphragm |
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Wooden edge |
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| 15. |
Tie-Down (Hold-Down) is a device used to resist uplift of the chords of shear walls. |
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True |
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False |
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____________________ is a wood floor, roof or wall component sheathed to act as a shear wall or diaphragm. |
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Wood shear panel |
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Lumber grade |
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| 17. |
What does OSB stand for? |
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Oriented Strand Board |
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Oriented Standard Board |
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Original Strand Board |
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None of the above |
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| 18. |
Computations to determine the required sizes of members shall be based on the nominal sizes and not net dimensions (actual sizes). |
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True |
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False |
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| 19. |
Girders and beams shall be closely fitted around columns and adjoining ends shall be cross tied to each other, or intertied by caps or ties, to transfer horizontal loads across joints. |
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True |
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False |
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| 20. |
Posts or columns supporting permanent structures and supported by a concrete or masonry slab or footing that is in direct contact with the earth shall be of naturally durable or preservative- treated wood. |
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True |
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False |
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