Question 1

Metal connectors used for structural timber include all of the following except:
A) Square tubing
B) Split ring connector
C) Pressed steel shear plate
D) Malleable iron shear plate
E) Toothed ring

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

The number 35 in the designator S 12 x 35 indicates:
A) The height of the steel member
B) The cross-sectional area of the member
C) The total weight of the member
D) The per foot weight of the member
E) The volume of the member per foot

Accepted Answer

The number 35 in the designator S 12 x 35 indicates the weight of the steel member per foot, measured in pounds.

Question 3

The symbol for the American Standard I beam is:
A) I
B) M
C) HP
D) W
E) S

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

Which of the following structural materials has the most compressive strength?
A) Structural timber
B) Steel I beams
C) Concrete
D) Structural Clay
E) Compacted Earth

Accepted Answer

Concrete is known for its high compressive strength, making it a preferred material for structures that need to withstand significant compressive forces.

Question 5

The most common building brick size is:
A) 2" x 3" x 8"
B) 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" x 8"
C) 3" x 4" x 8"
D) 4" x 5" x 8"
E) 8" x 8" x 16"

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common building brick size is:
A)...

Question 6

The structural material most often used in homes is:
A) Steel
B) Concrete
C) Glass
D) Wood
E) Stone masonry

Accepted Answer

Wood is the most commonly used structural material in homes due to its availability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.

Question 7

What is the symbol used to indicate that all four sides of a piece of lumber is surfaced? ______

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the symbol used to indicate...

Question 8

What is the symbol to indicate that wood requirement is to be square on two edges? __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the symbol to indicate that...

Question 9

How are steel ring connectors shown in standard practice? ________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of How are steel ring connectors shown in...

Question 10

Drawings that show how structural steel members are manufactured and assembled are called ____________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drawings that show how structural steel members...

Question 11

Members framing from column to column, providing end support for other beams are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members framing from column to column, providing...

Question 12

Detailed information concerning rolled steel dimensions, weights, and properties are found in _____________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Detailed information concerning rolled steel dimensions, weights,...

Question 13

What is the note used when drawing half a welded roof truss that is symmetrical about the centerline? ______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the note used when drawing...

Question 14

Stones of irregular shapes laid in courses or at random with mortar joints of varying thickness describe _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stones of irregular shapes laid in courses...

Question 15

Which type of structural connection is seldom used today but may be specified on original drawings? ___________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of structural connection is seldom...

Question 16

One of the most critical parts of structural steel drawing is the calculation of dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Accurate dimension calculations are essential in structural steel drawings to ensure that the components fit together correctly and the structure is safe and stable.

Question 17

Concrete members that have steel embedded in them are called pre-stressed concrete.

Accepted Answer

Concrete members with steel embedded in them are typically referred to as reinforced concrete, not pre-stressed concrete. Pre-stressed concrete involves tensioning the steel before or after the concrete is cast.

Question 18

Riveting is seldom used now in steel construction.

Accepted Answer

Riveting has largely been replaced by welding and bolting in modern steel construction due to their efficiency and ease of use.

Question 19

Masonry formed of stones cut accurately to rectangular faces and laid in regular courses with thin mortar joints is called natural stone.

Accepted Answer

Masonry formed of stones cut accurately to rectangular faces and laid in regular courses with thin mortar joints is called ashlar masonry, not natural stone.

Question 20

WT 4 x 5.5 describes a Structural Tee cut from a wide flange beam that weights 4 inches high and 5.5 lbs/ft.

Accepted Answer

The "WT" designation indicates a Structural Tee, and the numbers 4 and 5.5 represent the height (4 inches) and weight per foot (5.5 lbs/ft) of the Tee, respectively.

Quiz 18: Structural Drawings

Metal connectors used for structural timber include all of the following except:

The number 35 in the designator S 12 x 35 indicates:

The symbol for the American Standard I beam is:

Which of the following structural materials has the most compressive strength?

The most common building brick size is:

The structural material most often used in homes is: