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A wall jointly used by two parties under easement agreement Fire block Party Wall Shear Wall Exterior Wall

Type hinge containing one or more springs, when a door is opened, the hinge returns it to the open position automatically, may act in one direction only, or in both directions. Spring hinge Butt hinge Olive knuckle hinge Loose joint hinge

A group of more-or-less transparent liquids which are used to provide a protective surface coating at the same time they allow the original surface to show but add a lustrous and glossy finish to it Enamel Shellac Varnishes Fillers

A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which gypsum plaster is made (by heating); colorless when pure used as a retarder in Portland cement. Plywood Gypsum Hardboard Chipboard

Basic ingredient in clay Metal Plastic Wood Brick

A class of rock composed silica grains. Colors include gray, buff, light brown and red Limestone Granite Sandstone Marble

A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up waste from drainage pipe Dry Vent Air Vent Relief Vent Ventilation

A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent system where the drainage system might otherwise be air bound. Dry Vent Air Vent Relief Vent Ventilation

Written or printed description of work to be done describing the qualities of materials and mode of construction. Specification Material Specifications Bid Bullet Punch list

Additional information contract documents Specification Material Specifications Bid Bullet Punch list

Given the span of the slab as 5.40 m of 18 ft. The depth of the girder shall be __________. 16 inches or .41 m 15 inches or .38 m 16 inches or .46 m 16 inches or .30 m

Given the depth of the girder mentioned above, what shall be the size of its breadth? 10 inches or .25 m 8 inches o .20 m 9 inches o .23 m 6 inches o .15 m

Space in a building without a basement, an unfinished accessible space below the first floor which is usually less than a full story height. Slab on fill Substructure Superstructure Crawl Space

The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an entirely different material. Adhesiveness Elasticity Cohesiveness Flexibility

The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly to one another. Adhesiveness Elasticity Cohesiveness Flexibility

Which of the following is not a nonferrous metal? Aluminum Tin Led Steel

A hard, brittle inorganic substance, ordinarily transparent or translucent; produced by melting a mixture of silica, a flux and stabilizer. Brick Metal Glass Wood

Materials used to reduce or stop the penetration of moisture through the concrete. Reduces permeability. Damproofers Water Reducing Admixtures Retarders Accelerators

An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of concrete. Such a material maybe added to the mix to increase the rate of early-strength development for several reasons Damproofers Water Reducing Admixtures Retarders Accelerators

A traditional building material, it is easily worked, has durability and beauty. It has great ability to absorb shocks from sudden load. In addition, wood has freedom from rust and corrosion, is comparatively light in weight, and is adaptable to countless variety of purpose. Metal Brick Wood Plastic

A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with or without coloring pigments, adjusted and diluted with correct amounts and types of additives and thinners, which when applied on a surface, forms as adherent continuous film which provides protection, decoration, sanitation, identification and other functional properties. Stickwell Thinner Sealant Paint

Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete, or timber members, assembled in layers at right angles, and filled with earth or stones. Bin Wall Riprap Cribbling Gabions

Bigger than ceiling joist usually place every 1.20m o.c. Nailers Bridging Ceiling rafters Girders

Used for bearing walls of light buildings, the height usually restricted to four stories. Structural load bearing wall tile are made in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 in thickness. Floor tile Fireproofing tile Load bearing wall tile Back-up tile

What should be the maximum spacing of stirrups applied if the depth of he girder is 0.40 m? 4 inches 8 inches 10 inches 12 inches

A wall which separates two abutting living units as to resist the spread of fire. Fire Block Party Wall Shear Wall Exterior Wall

Measures the density of granular soils and the consistency of some clay. Shearing Strength Maximum Dry Density SPT – Standard Penetration Test Allowable Bearing Capacity

Materials often added to the concrete or applied to the surface of freshly placed concrete to produce some special result Retarders Concrete Additives Air-entraining agents Accelerators

Which of the following is not a Sheet Glass? Picture Glass Window Glass Heavy Sheet Glass Insulating Glass

A door made up of small horizontal interlocking metal slats which are guided in a track; the configuration coils about an overhead drum which is housed at the head of the opening, either manual or motor-driven. Roll-up door Panel door Flush door Overhead Swing-up door

The minimum length of splice needed for column. 60 cm 50 cm 30 cm 40 cm

Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator 35 degree 45 degree 25 degree 85 degree

Which are timber, steel, or pre-cast planks driven side by side to retain earth and prevent water from seeping into the exaction? Sheet piles Wales Rakers Lagging

The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected. Service Line Circuit Breaker Distribution Line Feeder line

Are wooden sticks used as posts sharpened at once end driven into the ground to serve as boundaries? Stakes Batter Boards Ledger Brace or the Diagonal