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What is the horizontal distance between two supporting members? |
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What concept is illustrated below? |
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When a footing must be made wider due to increased loads, you should also: |
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Increase the thickness of the footing. |
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Regarding concrete slab-on-grade floor systems: |
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All vegetation must be removed under the slab. |
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What is the amount of bending that occurs when a structural member is loaded? |
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Which of the definitions below defines live loads? |
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Fixed or moving weights that are not a part of the structure |
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What is the post built into a wall used to reinforce a high foundation wall? |
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What is the steel support bars tied to longitudinal bars at regular intervals used to prevent cracking? |
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What type of terrain requires the use of stepped footings? |
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When a girder is not strong enough to support the load, you might: |
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Reduce the span by putting in more piers or columns. |
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What types of re-bar helps reinforce and support the footing? |
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What support is used to hold re-bar in place before concrete is poured? |
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What is the formula based upon the thickness of the foundation wall used to design proper footing size? |
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According to the NC State Building Code, what is the minimum footing width for a single story structure, brick veneer over wood frame? |
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What is the design value specifying the amount of weight a square foot of soil can support? |
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What should be used to remove excess ground water from around the footing? |
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What is the vertical masonry post used to support the floor system known as? |
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General proportions of the footing are related to the foundation wall thickness. An 8" thick foundation wall would require what size footing? |
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What are the joints placed in concrete construction to reduce cracking due to expansion and contraction? |
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Which statement is NOT true? |
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Piles are never used in loose soils (such as sand). |
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How many inches must the ends of a lintel extend past the opening in a masonry wall? |
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The foundation drawing is viewed as a/an: |
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The size of a footing is based upon the live load, the dead load, and the: |
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Bearing ability of the soil. |
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The load area for the pier below is how many square feet? |
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Foundation walls with wood construction on top should extend how many inches above grade? |
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