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8882752395Concrete is made from what materials?portland cement, water, and aggregate0
8882752396Portland cement is what to concrete?Glue1
8882752397How much does aggregate make up of in concrete?3/42
8882752398Top is Continuous Beam Bottom is ReinforcementWhat is the difference?3
8882752399What happens to concrete when you add less water?More strength4
8882752400What type of force is concrete? What helps it balance it out?It is strong in compression meaning it needs reinforcement to make it strong in tension5
8882752401What are admixtures? How does it affect it?an adhesive that is added to concrete, it can help it by during or before the curing process can change strength, workability, durability, curing speed, color, and appearance.6
8882752402Name 3 types of admixturesAir entertaining, accelerating, retarder, super plasticizer, water reducing, fly-ash, color (pigmenting)7
8882752403Difference between SILL plate and SOLE plate?The sill plate is on the bottom and the sole plate is located on the top.8
8882752404Steel is strong in what force?It is strong in tension9
8882752405Name the types of concrete used in construction?Reinforced concrete, Stressed, Cast in place, Precast, Rammed earth10
8882752406How many days does it take for concrete to fully cure?28 days11
8882752407How does concrete protect steel?Prevents from corrosion12
8882752408Where should you use reinforcement?Only placed when there are tensile forces13
8882752409Types of reinforcement?rebar, wire mesh, wire fabric14
8882752410What are bond forces?adhesive forces between concrete and steel aided by ribs along the surface of the rebar15
8882752411Where should you place the bars?bottom of the beam, where there is more tension16
8882752412What is a rebar cage?cage of reinforcement that is embedded in concrete, vertical bars, and lateral reinforcement17
8882752413What supports rebar?cages, chairs, bolsters suspended rebar18
8882752414What is pre-stressed concrete?A stress applied to concrete before it is set. Steel bars and cables are embed in concrete and stretched and released placing the concrete in compression. Gives concrete the ability to be thinner.19
8882752415What is post-tensioned concrete?Process that is tensioned after it has cured. Tensioning occurs on site.20
8882752416What is cast in place concrete?Cite cast or poured in place. Poured directly on site, unlimited sculptural quality. No restrictions on size or shape. Poured between formwork... this requires form ties form ties prevent formwork from seriating from the concrete. cast in place in large or smaller assembled components.21
8882752417What is pre cast concrete?Automated system, much more consistent and quality. Panels, slabs, beams, complex shapes. Cured in steam, helps with strength and consistency. Transportation limits size and weight of components. Limits the types of components that can be made.22
8882752418What is rammed earth?Compacted mix of earth, cement, water. Cannot contain any organic matter, typically 12" min thickness, and must be compacted.23
8882752419Difference between pretension and post tension?pre: stress added before concrete post: stress added after concrete24
8882752420What effects foundation?soil and groundwater, structural requirements, loads, footprint and depth. Construction Methods, codes, and times.25
8882752421What is excavation and preparation?this is always required in site work in construction, and it's support provides work area to the most common is shoring.26
8882752422Name some of the types of excavation?Slurry wall, shoring, shallow foundation27
8882752423Name the different types of footings?Column, wall, combined, and cantilever28
8882752424What is Slab-on-grade?used in climates with little or no ground frost with thickened edges, least expensive foundation + floor system. Applied to one-two story buildings, colder regions bear deeper footings which dig past the frost line.29
8882752425What is Deep foundations?bigger structures, allows way more surface area, may be mechanically drilled or hand drilled.30
8882752426Types of Deep foundations?Cassion, piles, poles31
8882752427Types of Movement joints?control joints, construction joints, expansion joints, and isolation joints32
8882752428What is a One way framing?integrally cast and uses parallel support33
8882752429What is a Two way framing?support beams and columns on all four sides34
8882752430What is a Pre-cast framing?utilizes linear members, utilizes multiple steel connections to assist in assembly35
8882752431One wayL/B >236
8882752432Two wayL/B<237
8882752433Solid slab?it is just a slab that goes across to its beams, no support in the center38
8882752434joist system (ribbed slab)?added support beams and reinforces the one way39
8882752435Name the different Two way slabs?flat plate, flat slab, and waffle slab40
8882752436Name the different types of pre-cast framing?solid slab, hollow-core, double t, single t, beams, and girders41
8882752437Different ways of Joining pre-cast assemblies?Bolting, welding, grouting, and bearing pads42
8882752438Can you combine welding and bolting?yes, but it depends on the areas and connection materials as well as the desired level of rigidity43
8882752439How is the process making for steel?Casting, forging, rolling, extruding44
8882752440How is steel made?ore + oxygen + coke45
8882752441Different types of steel alloys?stainless steel, galvanized steel, and cor-ten steel (weathered steel)46
8882752442What is steels weakness?high heat47
8882752443what is OWSJ?open web steel joist48
8882752444What is IBC & NFPA?Life, safety, wellness. Building code, fire safety, and state49
8882752445What types of fire proofing are there?easement, lath and plaster, enclosures, and spray-applied50
8882752446Three types of common connections?bolts, rivets, and welding51
8882752447What is a shear connection?vertical forces within the beam to column connection52
8882752448What is a moment connection?rotational forces seen at the beam and column connection stabilizing53
8882752449Rolling of steel vs heating of steelDifferent processes gives steel different properties54
8882752450What is a primary structure?Major framework of structure , bears majority of load, and primary members of structural systems55
8882752451What is a secondary structure?Smaller members that transfer to a primary structural member and joist56
8882752452What is a One-way beam system?each pair of external columns supports a long span free of intermediate columns and flanges are oriented parallel to lateral forces.57
8882752453What is a non-bearing wall?walls that are not structural, not based on the structural system58
8882752454What is a subtractions?Areas where you do no need a regular column grid. Decide where to thicken up members to span a subtraction.59
8882752455What are the different types of decking?form, composite, and roof60
8882752456What is form deck?permanent formwork for reinforcement slab until slab can support itself+ live load61
8882752457what is a composite deck?tensile reinforcement for slab, composite action achieved concrete slab and floor beams joist by welding shear stud62
8882752458What is a rood deck?can be finished without concrete63

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