Deck 36: Special Construction

Question 1

____ structures are architecturally innovative forms constructed of fibers or films that provide a variety of free-form building designs for both permanent and temporary applications.

A) Air-supported
B) Geodesic
C) Membrane
D) Tower

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Describe special-purpose rooms and give examples of the types of rooms in this category.

Answer 2

Special-purpose rooms are designed and constructed to meet specific performance requirements, such as fire protection, thermal control, or sound control, among others. The CSI MasterFormat lists planetariums, athletic rooms, soundproof rooms, clean rooms, cold storage rooms, insulated rooms, shelters, booths, saunas, steam rooms, and vaults under the category "special-purpose rooms."

Question 3

____ chambers range in size from small compartments to chambers as large as aircraft hangars.

A) Booth
B) Anechoic
C) Vault
D) Steam

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Explain basic sauna and steam room installation.

Question 5

____ systems include the operating and monitoring systems for water supply, wastewater, and electrical power generation plants.

A) Utility control
B) Oxygenation
C) Pre-engineered
D) Integrated assembly

Question 6

A ____ dome is a spherical shell structure based on a network of triangular elements that provide triangulated rigidity and distribute stresses across the entire structure.

A) space frame
B) pneumatic
C) fabric
D) geodesic

Question 7

What is a space frame?

Question 8

Describe air-supported structures.

Question 9

Explain the classification of pre-engineered structures and give some examples.

Question 10

All ____ must be equipped with a filtration system to clarify the water.

A) swimming pools
B) spas
C) saunas
D) steam rooms