Deck 17: Floor Framing

Question 1

The entire construction of the floor frame at the top of the foundation is called sill construction or the ____.

A) framing
B) frame joist
C) box sill
D) floor joist

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All lumber in contact with the foundation, along with sill plate, must be pressure treated with an approved chemical to prevent decay.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The accompanying figure shows a(n) ____ joist.

A) LVL
B) metal C shape
C) solid wood
D) trussed

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In the simplest building, ____.

A) joists are supported by a combination of girders, beams, and load-bearing walls
B) joists are supported by multiple girders
C) all joists run in the same direction
D) joists are positioned at angles to each other

Question 5

All lumber in contact with the foundation, including the sill plate, must be ____ (PT) with an approved chemical to prevent decay.

A) pure timbered
B) pure treated
C) partially tempered
D) pressure treated

Question 6

The size, direction, and spacing of floor joists are usually given on _____.

A) the exterior elevations
B) a longitudinal section
C) the foundation plan or floor plan below.
D) the floor plan for the floor the joist are on.

Question 7

Sill sealer is incompressible.

Question 8

Metal floor joists are rarely used in commercial and industrial construction.

Question 9

The accompanying figure shows a ____ joist.

A) laminated
B) metal C shape
C) solid wood
D) trussed

Question 10

Where stairs and chimneys pass through the floor frame, some of the joists must be cut out to form an opening.

Question 11

To prevent the sill plate from coming in direct contact with the foundation and to seal any small gaps, a ____ is often included.

A) box sill
B) sill sealer
C) sill joist
D) floor joist

Question 12

The joist headers are easily identified on the framing plan, but their exact position should be checked on the detail drawings.

Question 13

A termite shield is a continuous ____ shield that prevents termites from getting to the wood superstructure.

A) wooden
B) metal
C) concrete
D) masonry

Question 14

Lengths of framing members are usually included on framing plans.

Question 15

The size and spacing of material to be used for floor framing ____.

A) are not important
B) can be calculated from first principles
C) are communicated separately
D) are given on the framing plan by a note

Question 16

A common type of engineered wood joists is the ____, consisting of a top and bottom rib of solid wood and a thinner plywood web between the ribs.

A) L-joist
B) T-joist
C) Re-joist
D) I-joist

Question 17

The accompanying figure shows a ____ joist.

A) laminated
B) metal C shape
C) solid wood
D) trussed

Question 18

____ are the parallel framing members that make up most of the floor framing.

A) Sill plates
B) Floor joists
C) Box sills
D) Sill sealers

Question 19

Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable is installed through metal studs or floor joists, a ____ or grommet must be installed prior to installing the cable.

A) bolt
B) truss
C) sill
D) bushing

Question 20

Where the framing rests on concrete or masonry foundation walls, the piece in contact with the foundation is called the ____.

A) sill plate
B) sill sealer
C) box sill
D) floor joist

Question 21

The number of joists and headers required around openings of various sizes ____.

A) can be calculated
B) is constant
C) is not shown on framing plans
D) is spelled out in building codes

Question 22

Being more dimensionally stable, ____ are less apt to cause weaknesses in the structure or openings for air infiltration.

A) metal joists
B) I-joists
C) cast iron joists
D) L-joists

Question 23

Floor framing can be ____ to create a seemingly unsupported deck.

A) garrisoned
B) cantilevered
C) framed
D) joisted

Question 24

The technique used extensively for balconies, under bay windows, and for garrison-style houses is _______.

A) cantilevered framing
B) garrisoned framing
C) girdered framing
D) framing

Question 25

In the accompanying figure, joist headers are positioned ____.

A) uniformly
B) in a random fashion
C) without regard to the exterior finish
D) according to the exterior finish to be used

Question 26

____ framing consists of joists that project beyond the bearing surface to create a wide overhang.

A) Silled
B) Shielded
C) Cantilevered
D) Girdered

Question 27

Sometimes joists are cut to form an opening. The ends of these joists are supported by ____.

A) headers made of a single member
B) headers made of two or more members
C) bearing plates made by three members
D) sills made of LVL