Question 1

The center- to- center spacing of framing members in a WLF building is mainly based on

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A)  insulation requirements.
B)  structural considerations.
C)  the size of sheathing panels.
D)  age- old practice.
E)  B and C.

Question 2

The most commonly used material for floor sheathing in a wood light- frame building is

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A)  gypsum board panels.
B)  high- density fiber board panels laminated to gypsum board.
C)  OSB panels.
D)  1 × 4 lumber.
E)  high- density fiber board panels.

Question 3

A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least

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A)  two studs.
B)  three studs.
C)  four studs.
D)  five studs.
E)  six studs.

Question 4

Because a ridge board is a structural member, its size depends on roof loads.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used

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A)  at a wall corner.
B)  above a header or below rough sill.
C)  at the ends of a wall opening.
D)  at a wall T- junction.
E)  both A and B. B

Question 6

The structure below the podium in a podium- type building must be fully sprinklered only if used for automobile parking.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

In platform- frame construction, the wall framing, floor framing, and roof framing have one thing in common in that each is made of closely- spaced, parallel lumber members that are joined together at each end by a continuous cross member that is perpendicular to the parallel members. Name the cross members in roof framing, i.e., the members that connect the rafter- ceiling joist assembly members together.

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Double- to...

Question 8

Using sketches and notes, explain how the two top plate members are connected at a wall (a)corner and (b)T- junction.

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(a) At a corner, the two top plate membe...

Question 9

When WLF was first discovered, it was called a

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A)  portal frame.
B)  platform frame.
C)  balloon frame.
D)  rigid frame.
E)  skeleton frame.

Question 10

Roughly how old is WLF construction?

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A)  400 years
B)  600 years
C)  1,000 years
D)  800 years
E)  200 years

Question 11

Show in plan at least two alternative arrangements of studs at a wall corner.

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Question 12

In a podium construction, which structural material is commonly used for the podium floor and below- podium building?

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Per the building code, any noncombustibl...

Question 13

A non- load- bearing wall in a building is one that supports the loads from the roof but not from any floor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A wood light- frame building is essentially a

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A)  load- bearing- wall structure.
B)  frame structure.

Question 15

A double top plate in a wood light- frame wall assembly functions as a beam that allows the offsetting of floor joists or rafters from the underlying studs. Are there any limitations to the amount of offset? Explain.

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There are no limitations to th...

Question 16

A floor in a WLF building that supports a non- load- bearing wall generally requires no additional strengthening or stiffening when

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A)  the wall runs parallel to floor joists.
B)  the wall runs perpendicular to floor joists.

Question 17

One of the major disadvantages of wood light- frame (WLF)construction is the shortening in the height of the structure. Give the causes for this phenomenon.

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(1)Shrinkage of cross- grain l...

Question 18

What is the minimum number of studs required at a corner in a wood light- frame wall?

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Three studs.

Question 19

Describe in general what sheathing is. Which components of a wood frame building need sheathing?

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Sheathing is a layer of material that is...

Question 20

In the early version of WLF construction, the studs were continuous from the foundation to the roof.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The most commonly used material for floor sheathing in a wood light- frame building is

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A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least

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Because a ridge board is a structural member, its size depends on roof loads.

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In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used

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The structure below the podium in a podium- type building must be fully sprinklered only if used for automobile parking.

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In a podium construction, which structural material is commonly used for the podium floor and below- podium building?

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A non- load- bearing wall in a building is one that supports the loads from the roof but not from any floor.

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A wood light- frame building is essentially a

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A double top plate in a wood light- frame wall assembly functions as a beam that allows the offsetting of floor joists or rafters from the underlying studs. Are there any limitations to the amount of offset? Explain.

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A floor in a WLF building that supports a non- load- bearing wall generally requires no additional strengthening or stiffening when

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One of the major disadvantages of wood light- frame (WLF)construction is the shortening in the height of the structure. Give the causes for this phenomenon.

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The most commonly used material for floor sheathing in a wood light- frame building is

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A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least

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In a podium construction, which structural material is commonly used for the podium floor and below- podium building?

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A non- load- bearing wall in a building is one that supports the loads from the roof but not from any floor.

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A wood light- frame building is essentially a

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A floor in a WLF building that supports a non- load- bearing wall generally requires no additional strengthening or stiffening when

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One of the major disadvantages of wood light- frame (WLF)construction is the shortening in the height of the structure. Give the causes for this phenomenon.

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