NAME:______________________
Multiple Choice
TCG3C/4C Framing Test
Total
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1.Dead loads consist of:
A. People, floors, roof
B. Walls, floors ,roof
C. Snow, wind, rain
D. All of the above
2.Live loads consist of
A. Anything alive
B. Weight that can change in the structure
C. Everything in the structure
D. None of the above
3.This is an example of
A. Shear
B. Tension
C. Compression
4.This is an example of
A. Shear
B. Tension
C. Compression
5.This is an example of
A. Shear
B. Tension
C. Compression
True or False
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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It is always important to consider snow load when framing a building._______
When Framing walls, we put the studs on 16” centers.
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In Canada, our studs are usually made up of species like oak or maple._______
When framing houses, carpenters will use screws rather than nails. _______
When framing doors and windows, allow for the size
of the door/window + 3”
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Fill in the blanks
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Word Bank: Cripple , Jack or Trimmer, Header, King, Top plate, Bottom plate, Window Sill
Short Answer /3
Name 3 advantages building structures out of wood
1.
2.
3.