COSC 275 WOD 5-6 Exam 2: Accurate Answers To
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Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture into a structure or
another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
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1 column 2 Sheathing
3 Load-bearing Wall 4 Vapor barrier
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Terms in this set (36)
column A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column
is usually loaded axially in compression.
beam A horizontal structural member, such as a girder,
rafter, or purlin, that transversely supports a load and
transfers the load to vertical members, such as
columns and walls
, girder A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete,
wood, or a combination of these, used to support
other structural members at isolated points along its
length.
Joist A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or
more inches wide, used horizontally as a support for
a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made from
steel, aluminum, or other material.
Load-bearing Wall A wall specifically designed and built to support an
imposed load in addition to its own weight.
Anchor Bolt A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation,
for securing a sill, framework, or machinery.
Envelope A term used to denote the extreme outside surface
and dimensions of a building.
Wythe Each continuous vertical section of a wall one
masonry unit in thickness.
Tilt-up Construction A method of concrete construction in which
members are cast horizontally at a location adjacent
to their eventual position and tilted into place after
removal of forms.
Metal Framing Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated
construction around columns and at beams.
Dampproofing An application of a water-resisting treatment or
material to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall
to prevent passage or absorption of water or
moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an
admixture in the concrete mix.
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Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture into a structure or
another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
Choose an answer
1 column 2 Sheathing
3 Load-bearing Wall 4 Vapor barrier
Don't know?
Terms in this set (36)
column A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column
is usually loaded axially in compression.
beam A horizontal structural member, such as a girder,
rafter, or purlin, that transversely supports a load and
transfers the load to vertical members, such as
columns and walls
, girder A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete,
wood, or a combination of these, used to support
other structural members at isolated points along its
length.
Joist A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or
more inches wide, used horizontally as a support for
a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made from
steel, aluminum, or other material.
Load-bearing Wall A wall specifically designed and built to support an
imposed load in addition to its own weight.
Anchor Bolt A threaded bolt, usually embedded in a foundation,
for securing a sill, framework, or machinery.
Envelope A term used to denote the extreme outside surface
and dimensions of a building.
Wythe Each continuous vertical section of a wall one
masonry unit in thickness.
Tilt-up Construction A method of concrete construction in which
members are cast horizontally at a location adjacent
to their eventual position and tilted into place after
removal of forms.
Metal Framing Metal framed partitions commonly used for fire-rated
construction around columns and at beams.
Dampproofing An application of a water-resisting treatment or
material to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall
to prevent passage or absorption of water or
moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an
admixture in the concrete mix.
