Building Tech Reviewer

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CONSTRUCTION REVIEWER
1 Short metal "T" beam used in suspended ceiling systems to bridge the spaces between the main Cross Tee
beams
2 Roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side Pantile
3 Clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their Mission Tile
convex side alternately up and down
4 Groove cut into a board or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting board Dado
5 Part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below Foundation Wall
grade
6 Part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears Grade Beam
directly on the column footing
7 Black, tar like waterproofing material applied to the exterior of a foundation wall Dampproofing
8 System of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to Balloon Framing
roof supporting second floor joints Balloon Framing
9 System of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey rest on the top plates of the Western Framing
storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
10 An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key Dead Bolt
or thumb-turn
11 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine Tryolean Finish
12 Principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist Chord
bending
13 Composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property Alloy
14 Horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder Backset
15 Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads Baluster
16 An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high compressive strength but low Cast Iron
tensile strength
17 Ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds important use in the cutting Nickel Steel
edges of heavy digging tools
18 Commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility Wrought Iron
19 Window or door in which two panes of glass are used with a sealed air space between Double Glass
20 The wall of Intramuros Fortification
21 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance 15mm
22 Special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and multiple web Hybrid Girder
23 Beam that projects beyond one or both its support Cantilever Beam
24 Wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall Shear Wall
25 Modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring Gluing/ Pasting
26 Standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors 0.90 m
27 Dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in 24" x 48" x 1/2"
offices
28 Horizontal exterior roof overhang Eaves
29 Structural method used for longer span/ interval of columns Post-tensioning
30 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls are minimized by providing: Building paper sheathing
and space filled
31 Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the Area Wells
earth
32 Type of slab when the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than 0.50 One-Way Slab
33 Tar paper. Installed under the roof shingles Felt
34 Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at the joints of the truss Purlins
35 The section of which the moment changes from positive to negative Inflection Point
36 Narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the same Batten
plane
37 A wood or plywood piece used to fasten the ends of two members together at a Fish Plate or Gusset Plate
38 butt joint with nails or bolts
39 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured Post-tensioning
40 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam Beam Blocking
41 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building created by the presence of water Atmospheric Pressure
in the soil
42 Window which projects outside the main line of a building and the compartment in which it is Bay Window
located extends to the floor
43 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls Control Joints
44 Joint used for adjoining existing building to new building Expansion Joint
45 Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed against Cold Joint
it
46 Joint used when vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was Construction Joint
stopped and continued later
47 Joint that is a straight groove which is used on concrete floors to "control" where the concrete Control Joint
should crack
48 Joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, Lap Seam
soldering or brazing
49 Interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat/ lusterless finish Flat Paint
50 Filipino term for horizontal stud Trabe-Anzo
51 Filipino term for floor joist Soleras
52 Filipino term for rabbet Vaciada
53 Filipino term for plastered course Kusturada
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54 Filipino term for bottom chord Tirante
55 Filipino term for purlin Reostra
56 Filipino term for eave Alero
57 Filipino term for top chord Tahilan
58 Filipino term for temper (metal work) Poleva
59 Filipino term for plumb line Hulog
60 Filipino term for projection Bolada
61 Filipino term for rafter Kilo
62 Filipino term for baseboard Rodapis
63 Filipino term for alignment Asintada
64 Filipino term for bath tub Baniera
65 Filipino term for brace Pie De Gallo
66 Filipino term for cast iron Pundido (parang manny)
67 Filipino term for contractor Kontratista (yeah!)
68 Filipino term for downspout Tubo de Banada
69 Filipino term for pattern Plantilya
70 Filipino term for mortar Paupo
71 A steel plate attached to both sides at each joint of a truss Gang Nail Plate
72 Climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design of tall buildings Lightning
73 Dry walls are customarily finished Lath and Plaster
74 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of 1/4 Ø plastic hose filled w/
water
75 Manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in building layout 3-4-5 multiples with the
use of steel tape measure
76 The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood Grain
77 The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses G.I. Sheets
78 Block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of commercial or industrial building Corkboard
79 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing 1 1/2 corr
80 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. Chase
81 Building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and mica Serpentine
82 Form of brick bond which is composed of alternating courses of headers and stretchers English Bond
83 Form of brick bond which is composed entirely of stretchers Running Bond
84 Form of brick bond which is a variation of a running bond with a full course of headers at Common Bond /
regular intervals American Bond
85 Form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely of headers or of Flemish Bond
stretchers
87 A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled, exterior Heel Cut
wall plate
88 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of Soil Bearing Pressure
the building
89 Materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings Aluminum Foil Sheets
90 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings Reinforced Concrete and
High Grade Steel
91 Material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good in Asbestos-Cement Shingles
sidings of dwelling units
92 The finished frame surrounding a door Door Jamb
93 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key Knob Bolt
94 Door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate Dutch Door
independently or together
95 A twisting force Torsion
95 The appearance concrete makes when rocks in the concrete are visible and where there are void Honey Combs
areas in the foundation wall, especially around concrete foundation windows
97 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation Sheet Piling
98 Refers to the term stone-cut Wood Siding
99 Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns AA
100 Chord splice connectors for trusses Split-Ring
101 A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together Clamp Nail
102 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall Weathered
103 Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge Hip Rafter
104 The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and Batter Boards
excavation lines
105 Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support Composite Column
a part of load
106 Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check Spirit Level
107 A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls composed of interconnected Space Frame
laterally supported so as to function as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of
horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system
108 The metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches Keeper
109 The appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces Zinc Chromate
110 Coating of commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, ga. 26, having standard corrugation Aluminum Coating
111 Wood flooring finishing material 7 & 6 Wood Planks
112 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs Chalking
113 Time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete footing 24 hours
114 Wall partition wooden framing Studs
115 The appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing Acrylic Latex Paint
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116 The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheet Acrylic Paint
117 Hardware used to fasten corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin L Hook Bolt
118 Hardware used to fasten an asphalt strip roof shingle on wooden sheets/planks Staple Wire
119 A type of concrete floor which has no beam Flat Slab
120 Tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal position Level Tool
121 Tool for testing and for framing work Steel Square
121 Vertical surface on face of a stair step Riser
123 The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be preserved and 2 years
made available for inspection during the progress of construction and after completion of the
projects for a period of not less than
124 Nominal 1" - 2" thk members connecting opposite roof rafters to stiffen the roof structure Collar Beam
125 Thickness of a wood plank 2" to 5"
126 Distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight Run
127 A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving on solid Portable Hand Router
wood
128 A mixture of sand and stone and a major component of concrete Aggregate
129 The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system Girder
130 A wall supporting no load other than its own weight Nonbearing Wall
131 A wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight Load Bearing Wall
132 A wall that holds back on earth embankment Retaining Wall
133 A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete Bearing Wall
vertical load carrying space frame
134 A non-bearing wall built on a concrete floor Floating Wall
135 It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall Shear Wall
136 The occupancy load which either partially or fully in place or may not be present at all Live Load
137 Distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks Effective Length
138 The most important component to determine the strength of a concrete mix Cement
139 The total of all the tread widths in a stair Total Run
140 A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is placed to pump the liquid Sump Pit
to the sewer pipe
141 The pre-construction of components as a part of a whole Prefabrication
142 An opening in the roof for admitting light Skylight
143 Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves Softwood
144 A kind of brick used for high temperature Firebrick
145 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support for Plaster Ground
finish trim around openings and near the base of the wall
146 Distance between two structural supports Span
147 Scientific name for wood Xylem
148 A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors Muntin
149 Roof that has four sloping sides Hip Roof
150 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion Rip-rap
151 A tough used for carrying off water Moat
152 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete Stripping
153 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting rafters Purlin
154 A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing wood or metal plates to Anchor Bolt
concrete construction
155 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to Lintel
bear the weight of the walls above the opening
156 The placing of glass in windows or doors Glazing
157 Another word for handmill on a stair construction Banister
158 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials Lap Joint
159 The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb Butt Hinge
160 Lumber that still contains moisture or sap Green Lumber
161 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof Valley
162 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters Facia
163 A large heavy nail Spike
164 Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be done Caisson
165 Lumber specification S4S Smooth on four sides
167 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss Chord
168 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor Wood Saddle
169 Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent blade set 45
170 A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever Latch
171 A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall Common Wall
172 The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset keyhole Escutcheon
173 The material used for the process of making watertight the roof intersection and other exposed Flashing
areas on the exterior of a building
174 A short wood bracket or cantilever that supports an overhang portion of a roof Lookout
175 The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building Formworks
176 Wedge-shaped stone of an arch Keystone
177 Fireproof door with metal covering Kalomein Door
178 The triangular, decorative and supporting member that holds a mantel or horizontal shelf Corbel
179 Lumber that is not squared or finished Milled Lumber
180 A round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use to hold down machinery, steel columns Foundation Bolt
or beams, casting, shoes, beams plates and engine heads
181 Simplest type of fiber carpet weaving where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable Velvet
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“wires” inserted consecutively across the loom
182 A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and columns where a thin layer of lean Scratch Coat
cement grout mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry
spoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
183 A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, Polyurethane Floor
maintenance free, used to finish and topcoat wood flooring Coating
184 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally Scarf
185 A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is Standard Terazzo
intentionally exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
186 An extension of a rafter beyond the wall line Outrigger
187 A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the header Pivoted Window
and sill or about the side jamb
188 Used to fill a joint with mastic or asphalt plastic cement to prevent leaks Caulking
189 Type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French window Rabbet
190 Water-mixed productwith a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime activity in new masonry surface Masonry Neutralizer
191 A crosswise groove at the end of a board Notch
192 Shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light only Figured Wired Glass
193 The act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in Grading
preparation for a finishing surface such as paving
194 Adjustable metal column used to support a beam or bearing point Monopost
195 One of a series of parallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in turn Ceiling Joist or Roof Joist
by larger beams, girders or bearing walls
196 A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner Vigan Tiles
making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
197 Steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart Tendon
prestress to concrete
198 The upper member of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace Cap
199 A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill Apron
200 A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long Boardfoot
201 Frames of wood or metal enclosing part (or all) of a window sash Casement
202 The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a basement or crawl space Backfill
foundationwall
203 Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an Backing
interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars
204 Window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door Casement Window
205 Horizontal beam rafter that supports shorter rafters Barge
206 Window space projecting outward from the walls of a building Bay Window
207 Bonding together two or more layers of materials Laminating
208 Bottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests on top a foundation, sometimes Mudsill
called sill plate
209 Small-diameter, pre-drilled hole that guides a nail or screw Pilot Hole
210 A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home Rim Joist
211 In a building frame, a structural element that is shorter than usual, as a stud above a door Cripple stud
opening or below a window sill
212 Carpentry joint by 2 uneven timbers,each of which is notched at the place where they cross Cogged joint
213 A step usually lowest in a flight, having one or both ends rounded to a semi-cricle and projecting Bull-nosed step
beyond the face of the stair string/s
214 A massive concrete wall that resists overturning by virtue of its own weight Gravity wall
215 n masonry, a hard stone or brick used to reinforce an external corner of a wall Quoin
216 A type of half lapped joint used to resist tension Scarf joint
217 One of a number of short vertical member often circular in section to support a stair handrail Baluster
218 The arrangement and design of window in a building Fenestration
219 What concrete block that is used in making a corner of an anchor wall Fig. A-1
220 Lateral ties used for 36mm main bars for column is 12mm
221 Portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to negative Inflection point
222 A brick laid on its edge so that its end is visible Rowlock
223 A short flat piece of lumber which is bolted, nailed or screwed to butting pieces in order splice Scab
them together
224 Diagonal bracing in pairs between adjacent floor joist to prevent the joist fro twisting Cross bridging
225 A bar used to hold the reinforcement on a beam Web
226 A small finishing nail is called Brad
227 A roof wherein the four sides are sloping towards the center terminating at a point Pyramid roof
228 A metal sheet used to connect girder and floor joist at the same level Stirrup
229 A slender structural unit introduced onto the ground to transmit load to underground strata Pile
230 Brick set on end with the narrow side showing is called Soldier
231 Finely divided solid particles added to the vehicle to contribute color and durability to paint Pigment
232 End lapping of corrugated G.I. roofing sheets 30cm
233 Inclined structural member that supports the steps of a stair Carriage
234 Structural steel shape having unsymmetrical balance Channel
235 Hooked end of a 12mm stirrups 6cm
236 Which among the concrete block is the header block Fig B-2
237 A device used as a guide of the hand saw in cutting object to form a milter joint Miter box
238 The best and accurate tool for guiding the work in establishing a horizontal level Plastic hose w/ water
239 Minimum thickness of suspended R.C. slab 100mm
240 Total board foot of 10 pcs. 2"x2"x12' 40 bd.ft.
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241 Which among the brick work is a common flemish bond Fig. C-3
242 Xyladecor is a product of Boysen
243 Wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight Load bearing wall
244 The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks Effective length
245 The amount of space measured in cubic units. Volume
246 A bended rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete Stirrups
247 The most important component to determine the strength of concrete Cement
248 Another term for plaster board Gypsum board
249 The face or front of a building Façade
250 An opening in the roof for admitting light Skylight
251 Wood coming from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves Soft wood
252 A kind of brick used for high temperature Fire brick
253 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support for Plaster ground
finish trim around opening and near the base of the wall
254 The distance between two structural supports Span
255 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion Rip-rap
256 Hammer is a Striking tool
257 Which among the finger joint is the hidden dove tail Fig. D-2
258 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete Stripping
259 A structural member spanning fron truss to truss or supporting rafters Purlins
260 Steel bent inserted in masonry construction for scouring wood or plates to concrete const Anchor bolts
261 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to Lintel
262 The placing of glass in windows and doors Glazing
263 A rejected building material because of its below standard grade Cull
264 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials Lap joint
265 Lumber that still contains moisture or sap Green lumber
266 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof Valley
267 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is part of the cornice Fascia
268 A large heavy nail is referred to as Spike
269 What is the scientific name of wood Xylem
270 A wall that holds back on earth embankment Retaining wall
270 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss Chord
272 Strips of hardwood usually 2"x2" laid over a concrete slab floor Sleeper
273 A vertical structural member which acts as a supporting element in a wall or partition Stud
274 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine Tyrolean finish
275 Curing of concrete or mortar without the gain or loss of heat during the curing period Adiabatic curing
276 A floor tile composed principally of polyvinyl chloride Vinyl tile
277 The permanent deformation of a materials under a sustained load Creep
278 The vertical face of a stair Riser
279 Groove extended along the edge or face of the wood member being cut parallel to grain Plough
280 The stressing of unbonded tendons after concrete has cured Post-tensioning
281 A brick whose face has been hacked to resemble roughly hacked stone Ashlar brick
282 A type of tape used in finishing joints between gypsum board Perforated tape
283 Employed to reduce restraint by accomodating movement of masonry walls Control joint
284 A window sash which opens inward and is hinged at the bottom Hopper
285 Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric pattern Parquet
286 Anchor bolts and strap are molded out of Wrought iron
287 Common hardware fastener for truss braces Lag screw
288 Sealer type of washer for G.I. roofing sheets Lead
289 Trade name for anti-termite surface application on wood Solignum
290 Retarders or accelerators concrete setting Admixture
291 Coated with zinc Galvanized
292 Technical term for earthquake Seismic
293 Vertical frame of paneled door Stile
294 Fascia between floor and wall Baseboard
295 Cement, sand, and water Mortar
296 Filipino term for framework Balangkas
297 Filipino term for bottom chord Barakilan
298 Filipino term for collar Sinturon
299 Filipino term for plastered course Kusturada
300 Filipino term for purlins Reostra
301 Filipino term for wainscoating tiles Asolehos
302 Filipino term for wrought iron strap Platsuela
303 Filipino term for ceiling joist Kostilyahe
304 Filipino term for door fillet Batidora
305 Filipino term for girder Guililan
306 Filipino term for masonry fill Lastilyas
307 Filipino term for downspout Tubo de banada
308 Filipino term for cabinet hinge Espolon
309 Filipino term for brace Pie de gallo
310 Filipino term for bathtub Baniera
311 Filipino term for temper (metal work) SUBAN
312 Horizonatal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder BACKSET
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313 A principal member of a truss CHORD
314 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operatingn machine TYROLEAN FINISH
315 A roofing tile which has the shape of "S" laid on its side PANTILE
316 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility WROUGHT IRON
317 Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed COLD JOINT
318 Has high compressive strength but low tensile strength CAST IRON
319 Horizontal surfaces on which the stone units lie on course BED
320 That part of the foundation for a building which forms the permanent retaining wall of the FOUNDATION WALL
structure below grade
321 The boxing in or covering a joist beam or girder to give appearance of a larger beam BEAM BLOCKING
322 A system of framing building in which floor joist of each storey rest on the top plates of the WESTERN FRAMING
storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
323 Pressure equivalent to that exerted on a surface by a column of a water at a given height HYDROSTATIC
PRESSURE
324 Fashion tone ceiling tiles manufacturer ACI INSULATION
325 Pre painted longspan roofing manufacturer JACINTO COLOR
STEEL
326 Combination of aluminum foil, installed beneath the ceiling under G.I. Roofing THERMAL
INSULATION
327 Anodizing gives aluminum oxide coating by means of this ELECTROLYTIC
ACTION
328 Use of aluminum sheets is not allow in this material HIGH TENSILE
STRENGTH
329 A brand name of asbestos roofing PLACA ROMANA
330 Anchor bolts and column straps are made of this STEEL
331 Tradename for plastic materials FORMICA
332 First group of wood used as shoring TANGUILE
333 Minimum thickness of footing according to NBC 250mm
334 A passageway of a chimney FLUE
335 A defects in softwood consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resin PITCH POCKET
336 Lumber defects caused by broken twigs KNOTS
337 They are used for unpainted surfaces or those to be repainted after most of the original paint has PRIMER SEALER
been removed
338 Concrete mixed ideal for road pavement and waterproof structure AA
339 Lumber defects due to the effects of fungi MOLDS AND STAINS
340 To coat steel or iron by immersing in a bath of zinc GALVANIZING
341 A boring bit having a conical shaped cutter to accommodate the head of the screw COUNTERSINK
342 A metal plate attached to the face of a door, around the shaft for the door knob ROSE
343 The process of marking wood, metal bricks using pointed material SCRIBE
344 A brand of liquid solution of pigment in suitable vehicle of oil, organic solvent or water DAVIES
345 A building material made of fused silica with alkaline bases, drawn up with a metal bar from a GLASS
tank
346 A low wall around a chalet type house ZOCALO
347 Common hardware fastener for truss braces LAG SCREW
348 A material which provides a seal as a result of pressure between he faces of a joint COMPRESSION SEAL
349 The cross bar of a panic exit device; serves as a push bar to actuate the panic hardware CRASH BAR
350 Rock volume to collect water in retaining wall BLEEDER MASS
351 A horizontal timber which serves as a base for the stud in a stud partition SOLEPLATE
352 One of the outer structural member of a frame; as at the outer edge of a door or a window sash STILE
353 A tradename for for anti-termite surface application on wood SOLIGNUM
354 A roofing material having a galvanized steel as base with acrylic overglazedd COLOROOF
355 Concrete with low cement content LEAN
356 Pre-casted custom designed architectural panel with specially designed waterproof joints FLOOR PANEL
357 A barrier or diaphragms formed to prevent the movement of the soil, to stabilize the foundations SHEET PILE
358 A fireproof door with metal covering KALAMEIN
359 Comes from decidous or broadleaf trees and are typically used for flooring, stairs, paneling, HARDWOOD
furniture and interior form
360 The evergreens and are used for general construction relatively soft and easy to cut and work SOFTWOOD
361 Used for posts, girder, jambs attached to concrete and also for wooden decks YACAL
362 Finest wood for furniture TINDALO
363 Used for paneling and plywood veneer DAO
364 Tanguile like for framing chests, jewel boxes, stair frames KAMAGONG
365 Philippine mahogany for framing chests, stair, frame WHITE LAUAN
366 Used for framing joist, truss APITONG
367 Most expensive used for furniture and paneling, flooring, door pnels, stairs NARRA
368 The most common lumber in the market; used generally for framing, joists, nailer, studs TANGUILE
369 Used for paneling ALMACIGA
370 The hard cross grained mass of wood formed in a trunk at the place where a branch KNOTS
371 A crack due to natural causes occuring in timber; includes ring shakes, cup shakes heart shakes, SHAKES
star shakes and wind shakes
372 A defects in softwoods; consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resins PITCHPOCKETS
373 A cracks that extends completely throug a piece of wood or veneer SPLIT
374 A small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, usually caused by CHECK
shinkage during drying
375 Distortion in shape of parallel plane surface WARP
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376 A round edge or bark along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber; usually caused by sawing WANE
too near the surface of the lag
377 The decay of seasoned wood caused by fungi of a type capable of carrying water into the wood DRY ROT
they infest
378 1 inch x 12 inches x 1 foot of length 1 BOARD FOOT
379 Thickness x Width x Length / 12 BOARD FOOT
FORMULA
380 1" TO 1 1/2" thk and wider BOARDS
381 2" to 4" thk DIMENSION LUMBER
382 5" x 5" and larger TIMBERS
383 A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finishes on both sides with a PLYBOARD
thin layer of wood, glued together with industrial glues
384 Hip roof support JACK RAFTER
385 Another term for plaster board GYPSUM BOARD
386 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as a guide and support TRIMMING GUARD
for finish trims around openings and near the base of the wall
387 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion RIPRAP
388 Strips or hardwods usually 2" x 2" laid over a concrete slab floor SLEEPERS
389 Steel window section for muntins Z BAR
390 A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill-up the gap of marble slabs during POLYMER
installatiuon of floor or wall finishes
391 A type of handless lockset key operatd to give double security DEAD BOLT LOCK
392 Admixture that impart color on concrete TRUSCON
393 Tension is placed on the reinforcing prior to the placing of the concrete PRE-TENSIONED
CONCRETE
394 Subjecting reinforcement bars, tendons to tension on a stress bed prior to concrete pouring PRE STRESSING
395 The soil or rock directly beneath the footing FOUNDATION BED
396 Minimum time required for removing the form for sides of beams and girders 3 DAYS
397 To improve the water repellant qualities of cement in concrete mixing SAHARA
398 A paint defects causes by applying a finish coat over too damp a base coat BLISTERING
398 A type of concrete floor which has no beam FLAT SLAB
399 A 2" to 5" thick piece of lumber WOOD PLANK
400 A flat glass sheet possesing high quality polished, smooth surface FLOAT GLASS
401 A protein; the chief nitrogenous ingredient of milk CASEIN
402 A type of roofing materials made from semi solid mixture of complex hydrocarbons derived ASPHALTIC
from coal of petroleum and before installation dissolved in solvent, emulsified, heated to liquid
403 The tradename for flouroplastic which is transparent to opaque in character and is used primarily TEFLON
for electrical fixture and pipe sealing
403 The chemical reaction between cement and water which produces hardened cement HYDRATION
405 The process of striking the concrete in order to bring the surface to the required grade SCREEDING
406 Temporary structure used to support a permanent structure during its erection and until its FALSEWORK
become self supporting
408 An excavation whose length greatly exceeds its width TRENCH
409 A type of steel that develops a protective oxide coat on its surface upon exposure to the elements WEATHERING STEEL
so that the painting is not required for protection
410 A pattern bond with alternate strechers and headers in each with headers centered over stretchers FLEMISH BOND
in the course below
411 Such as barite, magnitite and steel punching and is used primarily for nuclear radiation shielding HEAVYWEIGHT
412 A type of scaffold which has one line of standard to support the outside of the scaffold deck, PUTLOG SCAFFOLD
while the inside edge is supported from the wall being built
413 A portland cement specification ASTM C 150
414 A clad aluminium sheet used for standrad corrugated, ribbed or V-beam section and various ALCLAD
embossed pattrens for industrial roofing and curtain wall sheets
415 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surfaces inward occurs CHALKING
416 Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric patterns PARQUET
417 A special coating system with high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, POLYURETHANE
maintenance free, used to finish topcoat and wood flooring FLOOR COATING
418 A type of plastic rigid to flexible, translucent to opaque and is used in insulation, siding, wood PVC
imitation, flooring and piping
419 The paint materials used for sealing, filling, correcting surface defects on wood surfaces GLAZING PUTTY
420 A type of cement that provides 190% of type I strength after one day curing and also produces TYPE III HIGH EARLY
about 150% of the heat of hydration of normal cement during first seven days STRENGTH
421 The process of proportioning cement, water, aggregates and additives prior to concrete mixing BATCHING
422 Minimum slump recommended for mass concrete 2 to 5 INCHES
423 The placing of concrete using pneumatic pressure of dry mix concrete or mortars SHOTCRETE
424 A standing position of brick construction having length and height as the exposed surface SOLDIERS
425 A process employed to reduce the amount of free water present in plastic concrete after the VACUUM
concrete has been placed and screen DEWATERING
426 An electrolytic process in which the aluminum is emmersed in a specific acid solution through ANODIZING
which a direct current is passed between the aluminum and the solution
427 The substance in the paint which gives continuity and provides adhesion to the surface or VEHICLES
subtrite
428 A more substantial framework progressively built up as tall building rises up STAGING
429 No. 5 designation of a bar 16mm
430 A water tight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundation or CAISSON
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structures below water level
431 A wood defect that is a small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, CHECKS
usually caused by shrinkage during drying
432 Bolts w/c incorporate torque control groove so that the stem breaks under a specified torque TENSION SET BOLTS
433 A soil condition where the soil material is in the natural state before the disturbamnce BANK
434 The process of increasing the density of a soil by mechanically forcing the soil particles closer COMPACTION
together, thereby expelling the air from the void spaces
435 A special form of cast in place concrete pile in which an enlarged based is formed during driving BULB PILE
436 A beam usually distributed horizontal forces to footings TIE BEAM
437 A type of glass produced by heating annealed glass almost to the melting point and then chilling TEMPERED GLASS
it rapidly which is 3 to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass
438 A type of paint that produces a very smooth and glossy surface and sometimes referred to as DUCO
pigmented lacquer
439 A horizontal layer of mortar on which bricks are laid BED JOINT
440 Walls made up of two masonry wythes separated by an air space 2" (50mm) or more in width CAVITY WALL
and tied together by metal ties
441 A type of soft formwork with no shoring along its span and is supported instead of trusses FLYING FORM
frames along its span and shoring on both ends
442 Class AA concrete mixture ratio 1: 1 1/2 : 3
443 A column usually reinforced concrete, constructed below the ground surface PIER
444 A defect in lumber which is round edge or bank along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber, WANE
usually caused by sawing too near the surface
445 A liquid component of a paint to increase its fluidity, they volatize or evaporated during drying SOLVENTS
and not became part of the film
446 A plate usually wood used to anchor a stair to concrete KICKER PLATE
447 A type of settlement that cause the grade slab to bend upward due to wet soil expansion EXPANSIVE SOIL
HEAVING
448 A special type of paint made with varnish as the vehicle, applied in wood and metal ENAMEL
449 Whitish powder that forms on the surface of bricks or stone walls due to evaporation of moisture EFFLORESCENCE
or containing salts
450 The most widely used type of building brick which is made of natural sand and clay or shale KILN BURNED BRICKS
451 A vertical joints between brick wythes COLLAR JOINT
452 A paint defect coat by soft undercoat, forming shallow cracks at closely spaced but irregular CHECKING
interval
453 It is not a vehicle of paint EMULSIFIERS
454 A double unit glass INSULATING GLASS
455 A pattern consisting of stretcher or running bond six or seven courses with a course of headers COMMON BOND
laid perpendicular to the stretcher course
456 Additive used to ensure that all particles of cement and water are mixed thoroughly in a DISPERSAL AGENT
concrete setting
457 Flouropolymers, powder coatings, siliconized acrylics and polyesters are these types of coatings LAMINATED COATING
for aluminium
458 A process of coating steel products by immersing them in a bath of motten zinc after cleaning ANODIZING
them
459 Another term used for ASTM A572 high strength low alloy. It is a structural steel which uses a WEATHERING STEEL
natural form of oxidation for protective coating
460 A rigid frame which is done by welding together its two spanning members, both are connected TWO HINGED FRAME
homogenously to the vertical column members fastened conventionally to the concrete pedestal
461 Steel plate under the end of a beam used to distribute the end reaction where the beam rests on a BEARING PLATE
masonry or concrete support
462 Used as a dry sheet to protect wood sheating from dripping asphalt, usually composed of TARRED FELTS
combination of felted papers, shredded wood fibers and asphalt saturated
463 A type of surfacing in built-up roof where a flood coat of bitumens is applied over the top ply GRAVEL SURFACING
and a layer of aggregate is applied while the flood coat is hot
464 Unitary roofing materials which are similar to shingles except that they are split out SHAKES
PAINT DEFECTS
465 An incomplete form of peeling where the paint cracks into the large segments, the edges of ALLIGATORING
which breakaway from the surface while the center remains attached.Usually due to repeated
application of new coats over old coats
466 Discoloration of coating caused by solube color in the underlying surface,may be prevented by BLEEDING
applying an impermeable undercoating
467 Formation of blisters or pustules in coating, may be due to underlying spots of grease,the sun BLISTERING
during the process of drying
468 Progressive powdering from the surface inward CHALKING
469 Loss of luster, due to insufficient or defective undercoat, improper filling of wood DEADENING
470 Clouding of the laquer film through precipitation of moisture in the film MOISTURE BLUSH
471 Constant temperature and constant low humidity in the finishing will help
472 Rough appearance resembles very closely the peel of the orange, improper surface cleaning ORANGE PEEL
473 Indicate imperfect attachment to the surface; due to dampness, greasy surface and moisture PEELING
474 As it called, changes in atmospheric conditions during application over sweating or incompletely PINHOLING
dried undercoats, spots of grease or soap
475 Irregularities of surface due to uneven flow of varnish or paint, too much varnish, inc brushing RUNS AND SAGS
476 Adhesive property of incompletely dried coating, it is caused especially in the refinishing of old TACKINESS
work, over unclean or greasy surface
477 Due to applications of few heavy coats for more thin ones, due to cold weather WRINKLING
478 The loss of color of a paint film through exposure to sunlight and weather FADING
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STANDARD WEIGHT OF PLAIN OR DEFORMED ROUND STEEL BARS
479 What is the standard weight of 8mm hot weld deformed bar 0.396 KILO
482 What is the standard weight of 16mm hot weld deformed bar 1.580 KILOS
487 What is the standard weight of 36mm hot weld deformed bar 7.992 KIOS
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489 Is used for general concrete construction where the special properties are specified TYPE I
490 Is for use in general concrete construction exposed to moderate surlfate action or where TYPE II
moderate heat of hydration is required
491 is used where high early strength is required TYPE III
492 is used where low heat of hydration is required TYPE IV
493 is for use when high sulfate resistance is required TYPE V
TYPES OF DOORS
494 This is workhose of metal windows available in many combination of fixed and operating sash. PROJECTED
Usually, the lowest light will project in and the upper ends projects out for maximum comfort
495 Another version of the projected sash, this window provides an integral grill permitting SECURITY
ventilations but restricting the size of an object that can pass through the window
496 Operating sash for ease of operation DOUBLE HUNG
497 It provide flush interior and exterior wall surfaces without the need for counter- balancing SLIDING
hardware intrinsic in the double hung window
498 A larger amount of light than ventilation is desired COMBINATION
499 Vertically proportioned sash that swing outward, somewhat like a door CASEMENT
500 It offers 100% ventilation combined with a degree of rain protection not attainable with AWNING
casement sash
501 An awning window which is reduced in to an operating louver, with a profound effect on JALOUSIE
appearance and ability to provide weatherstripping
502 Popular in multi-storey, AC commercial building. They usually rotate90deg up to 180deg PIVOTED
TYPES OF HINGES
503 A movable joint used to attached, support and turn a door about a pivot HINGE
504 Two rectangular metal plate which are joined with a pin BUTT HINGE
505 A hinge containing one or more spring, when the door is open the hinge returns it to the open SPRING HINGE
position automatically
506 The axle or pin about which a window or door rotates PIVOT HINGE
TYPES OF HINGES ACCORDING TO APPLICATIONS
507 A hinge designed for attachment on the surface of the door and jamb without mortising FULL SURFACE
508 Having one leaf mortised into the dge of the door and the other surface mounted on the door FULL MORTISE
frame
509 A hinge, one plate of which is mortised in the door leaf, the other being surface mounted on the HALF MORTISE
jamb leaf
510 A hinge which is applied to the surface of a door leaf and to a mortise jamb leaf HALF SURFACE
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS
511 Structural elements that carry or support the superstructure of the building FOUNDATIONS
512 Foundaion w/c transfers load to the earth at the base of column or wall of substructure SHALLOW
FOUNDATION
513 Transfer the load at a point far below the substructure DEEP FOUNDATIONS
TYPES OF COLUMN FOOTING
514 A combined footing of prismatic shape, which supports two or more columns in a row CONTINUOUS
515 Large footing extending a wide area MAT/RAFT
FOUNDATION
516 Intended to transmit structural loads through the upper zone of poor soil to a depth where the PILE FOUNDATION
earth is capable of providing the desired support
517 Uses wide flange or I beam; A series of steel beams, bolted together and placed over a footing GRILLAGE FOOTING
used to distribute a concentrated column over the top of footing
518 A footing which supports more than one column load COMBINED FOOTING
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS
519 A footing which is especially wide, usually of reinforced concrete SPREAD FOOTING
520 A foundation cut in series of steps in a sloping bearing stratum to prevent sliding when subject BENCH FOUNDATION
to the bearing load
521 An arch in which intrados below the springing line use to distribute concentrated loads in INVERTED ARCH
foundations
522 A watertight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundations or CAISSON'S
structures below water level FOUNDATION
523 A continuous foundation under a full extent of the structure MAT/RAFT
FOUNDATION
524 A footing having a tie beam to another footing to balance a structural load not symmetrically CANTILIVER
located with respect to the footing FOOTING
525 A series of steel beam bolted together and placed over a footing used to distribute GRILLAGE FOOTING
526 A system of piles, pile caps and straps that transfers the structural load to the bearing stratum PILE FOUNDATION
into which the piles are driven
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MIXING OF CONCRETE
527 About 10% of the mixing water is placed in the drum before drying materials are added DRUM MIXING
READY MIXED CONCRETE
528 Concrete is mixed completely in the truck mixer 1 1/2-3 minutes mixing TRANSIT MIXED
529 Concrete is mixed in a stationary mixer and delivered in the truck agitator CENTRAL MIXED
530 Concrete is mixed partially in a stationary mixer and mixing is completely in the truck mixer SHRINK MIXED
PLACING OF CONCRETE
531 Concrete must be placed in position properly compacted within WHAT minutes after adding 30 to 60 MINUTES
water, then cement setting will start
MIXING OF CONCRETE
532 It shall be continued for at least WHAT minutes, after all the materials are in the drum 1 1/2 MINUTES
CURING OF CONCRETE
533 Concrete (other than high early strength) shall be maintained above 10 C and in a moist FIRST 7
condition for at least the WHAT days after placement High early strength shall be maintained
above 10 C and in a moist condition for at
534 least the WHAT days FIRST 3
HANDLING OF CONCRETE
535 General purpose concrete 16 to 20 L of water
536 Load bearing 4" CHB 28 to 32 L of water
537 Non load bearing 4" CHB 36 to 40 L of water
538 Cement mortar 16 to 20L of water
539 Stacking of cement bags Maintain a clearance of WHAT feet (minimum) beteween G.I. Roofing 4 FEET
and cement bag stack
REBAR LIMITATIONS FOR FOOTINGS
540 Minimum bar size of footing NO. 5 or 16mm
541 Spacing of rebars is WHAT of times the size of aggregate or 25mm 1 1/3 times the size of
aggreagates or 25mm
REBAR LIMITATIONS FOR FOOTINGS
542 Minimum size of column rebar NO. 5 or 16mm
543 Minimum number of column rebar for square/rectangular coulumns 4 PIECES
544 Sizes of column ties NO. 2 or NO. 4
BENDING AND BENDING POINTS OF REBAR
545 Beams and girders which require bent bars from face of the support for END span L/7
546 Beams and girders which require bent bars from face of the support for INTERIOR span L/5
547 Angle of inclination of bent bars from the horizontal 45degrees
548 Column rebars to be embedded to footing should have an anchorage is 12TIMES BAR
DIAMETER or 305mm
549 Distance of column rebars should be continued uninterrupted above the floor line L/4
550 If rebars are to be spliced by welding, it should be cut at these distances from each point of cut 102mm,152mm,254mm
SPLICING OF REBARS
551 Splices at point of maximum tensile stress (bottom, center bars, at midspan) Or it should be IT SHOULD BE
lapped or welded AVOIDED
SIZES OF LAP SPLICES
552 24 times bar diameter 276MPa
553 30 times bar diameter 345MPa
554 36 times bar diameter BUT NOT LESS THAN 305mm 414MPa
555 Both ENDS of BOTTOM bars should be BENT UPWARDS at this ANGLE 15 degrees
556 Aluminum-Concrete reactions ELECTROLYTIC
REACTION
557 THEY SHALL NOT BE LARGER in outside diameter than 1/3 THE OVERALL THICKNESS STRAIGHT EDGE
OF SLAB, WALL OR BEAM which they are EMBEDDED TOOLS FOR PLACING
CONCRETE Or "STRIKE OFF" It is the first finishing tool after the concrete is placed and is
used to strike off the concrete surface to proper grade
558 JITTER BUG after the concrete has been struck off, it can be used to compact concrete in HAND TAMPER
flatwork construction
559 A long flat rectangular piece of wood or aluminum from 3" to 4" wide with handle on top, used DARBY
to float the surface of concrete slab immediately
560 A tool or machine used to smooth uniformed surfaces of freshly placed concrete BULL FLOAT
561 A finishing tool used on the edges of fresh concrete or plaster to provide a rounded corner EDGER
562 A metal tool used to cut a joint partly through fresh concrete JOINTER OR
GROOVER
THREE COAT PLASTER
563 First coat SCRATCH COAT
564 Second coat BROWN COAT
565 Third coat FINISH COAT
566 A proportioned mixture of silaceous material and cement which after being prepared in plastic MORTAR
state with water hardens into a stone-like mass
567 Refers to a piece of timber of either cylindrical or either geometrical cross section vertically POST
placed to support a building
568 A vertical structure used to support a building made of stone, concrete, steel or combination of COLUMN
the above materials
COLUMN CLASSIFICATION TO TYPES OF REINFORCEMENT
569 Minimum of 6pcs. of 16mm diam. Reinforcing bar SQUARED TIED
SPIRAL COLUMN
570 Spiral column combined with WF steel column COMPOSITE COLUMN
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COMBINED COLUMN
571 A steel column used as a support for girders and beams LALLY COLUMN
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
572 Such an expansion joint, between two adjacent structures which are not in physical contact ISOLATION JOINT
573 A grooved which is formed in a masonry structure to regulate the location and amount of CONTROL JOINT W/
cracking DOWEL
574 A joint formed by the insertion of the tounge of one member into the corresponding groove of T&G CONTROL JOINT
another
575 Used for floor of 5" thick and greater BUTT-TYPE
CONSTRUCTION
576 Used of heat to prevent contractions THERMAL
EXPANSION
PRE STRESSING OF CONCRETE
577 Process using hydraulic jacks on fixed abutments PRE-COMPRESSING
METHOD
578 Done by tying jacks based together with wires located at end of a beam SELF CONTAINED
METHOD
579 Strands are stretch between massive elements BOND FRICTION
580 Steel is heated by means of electric power; cooling THERMAL PRESSING
581 Used of expanding cement restrained by steel strands VOLUMETRIC
EXPANSION
SITE CASTS
582 Is used chiefly with two way flat plate structures, almost eliminates formwork by casting the LIFT SLAB
slabs of the building in a stack on the ground, then using hydraulic jacks to lift the slabs up the CONSTRUCTION
columns to their finl position
583 Is fabricated in large sections supported on deep metal trusses; the sections are moved from one FLYING FORMWORK
floor to the next by crane, eliminating much of the labor
584 Useful for tall wall structures such as elevator shafts; stairwells and storage soils. A ring of SLIP FORMING
formwork is oulled steadly upward by jacks supported on a vertical reinforcing bars, while
workers add concrete and reinforcing in a continuous process
585 Is a floor slab cast on the ground and reinforced concrete wall panels are poured over it in a TILT-UP
horizontal position, then tilted into positions and grouted together CONSTRUCTION
586 (Pneumatically placed concrete) is sprayed into placed from a hose by a stream of compressed SHOTCRETE
air and can be deposited without formwork ven on vertical surfaces
587 The concrete is formed in thin sections as thin as 2 1/2" or a large shell THIN SHELLS
588 Concrete or mortar which is pumped through a hose and projected at high velocity on surface SHOTCRETE
589 A construction method relying primarily on the used of standardized manufactured components PRE-FABRICATED
590 A method of concrete building construction in which floor and roof slabs are cast at ground level LIFT SLAB
and then raised into sa position by jacking
CLASIFICATION OF PILES
591 A pile which carries a vertical load BEARING PILE
592 A pile that transfer its loads to the soil through friction with the earth surrounding it FRICTION PILE
593 A pile driven at an inclination to the vertical to provide resistance to horizontal forces BATTER PILE
594 One of a number of piles, interlocked with similar units, to form a barrier to retain soil or to SHEET PILE
keep water out of foundation
595 A heavy square timber which is driven vertically downward to guide steel sheet piling; used for GUIDE PILE
the construction of coffer dams, caissons
FLOOR SYSTEMS
596 A horizontal beam supporting a floor joist GIRDER
597 A wood member placed on top of the foundation wall in wood frame construction SILL
598 Any joist which carries a floor FLOOR JOIST
599 A short beam, joist or rafter supported by a wall at one end and by the header at the other TAILPIECE
600 A wood strip nailed to the lower side of a girder to provide a bearing surface for joist LEDGER STRIP
601 In concealed construction, a material or member which fills or seals the open construction to DRAFTSTOP/
prevent or retard the spread of fire FIRESTOP
602 A short transverse joist that supports the end of the cut-off joist at stairwell holes HEDGER
603 A beam joist or rafter supporting one end of a header at the edge of the opening in the floor or TRIMMER
roof frame
STANDARD HOOKS
604 180-deg bend plus WHAT db extension but not less than 65mm at free end of bar 4db
605 90-deg bend plus WHAT db extension, at free end of bar 12db
FOR STIRRUPS AND TIE HOOKS
606 16mm bar and smaller, 90-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 6db
607 20mm and 25mm bar, 90-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 12db
608 25mm bar and smaller, 135-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 6db
MINIMUM BEND DIAMETERS
609 Inside diameter of bend for stirrups and ties shall be less than WHAT for 16mm bar and smaller 4db
For bar larger than 16mm are the following:
610 10mm to 25mm 6db
611 28mm to 32mm 8db
612 36mm 10db
SPACING LIMITS FOR REINFORCEMENT
613 Between parallel bars in a layer shall be WHAT db but not less than WHAT distance db; 25mm
614 Parallel layers two or more reinforcement, distance is not less than WHAT distance 25mm
615 In spirally reinforced or tied reinforced compression members, clear distance between 1.5db nor 40mm
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longitudinal bars shall be not less than WHAT db nor WHAT SIZE
616 In walls and slabs other than joist, primary flexural reinforcement shall space not more than 3x or 450mm
WHAT TIMES the wall or slab thickness OF WHAT distance
MINIMUM SIZE OF FILLET AND PARTIAL PENETRATION WELDS
617 To 6 inclusive 3
618 Over 6 to 12 4.5
619 Over 12 to 20 6
620 Over 20 7.5
621 Over 40 to 60 9
622 Over 60 to 150 12
623 Over 150 16
624 Along edges of the material 6mm thick, not greater than the thickness of the material 6mm thick MINUS 1.5mm
or more; not greater than the thickness of the material minus WHAT LENGTH OF FILLET
WELDS
625 Minimum effective length of a fillet weld; not less than WHAT times the nominal size, 4x
626 or not exceed WHAT of its effective length ONE FOURTH or 1/4
627 The transverse spacing of longitudinal fillet welds used in end connections shallnot exceed 200mm
WHAT
628 The minimum amount of lap joint shall be WHAT times the thickness of the thinner 5x;25mm
629 part, but not less than WHAT 25mm
630 The effective length shall not be less than WHAT the weld size, with minimum of WHAT 4x;40mm
631 Size of fillet welds terminating at ends or sides; be returned continuously around the corners for 2x
a distance of not less than WHAT times the nominal size of the weld
632 Roof insulation under purlins ALUMINIZED
BACKING & TAPE G.I.
STRAP LINER G.I. TIE
WAR
633 Roof insulation over purlins ALUMINIZED
BACKINGRUBBER
CEMENT (RUGBY)
634 Damp Proofing / Moisture Barrier ASPHALT
635 Acoustical Installation NON FLAMMABLE
ALUMINUM
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636 An alternative fastening material that can be used for metal on ceiling joist other than metal 3/16' x 1/2" ALUMINUM
screws BLIND RIVETS
637 A masonry finish using pure cement mixed wit flexible synthetic latex based additive like CEMENT TEXTURED
Plexibond to a tacky consistency then applied by an applicator roller to give a remarkable finish FINISH
638 A paint defect that occurs on inferior brands where the paints contains soluble pigments thus WRINKLING
softens and dissolves by water or by chemical after sufficient drying
639 What is the standard weight of a 25mm diameter hot rolled weldable deformed or plain steel bar 3.853 KILOS
per meter length
640 A recommended method of joint by steel deck manufacturers SEAM LOCK
641 It does not comprise in the tie rod system of a steel deck scaffold SWIVEL PIPE CLAMP
642 A paint defect by discoloration of coat caused by soluble color in the underlying surface BLEEDING
643 Glass block reinforcement in a spaced of 7/16" gap to accept it and the binder #16 EXPANDED METAL
LATH
644 System of measurement when utilising modular systems of construction and technology MODULAR
COORDINATION
645 A wood ceiling joist substitute for drop ceiling usually made of aluminium or pre- MAIN/CROSS TEE AND
WALL
646 painted GI used to hang lightweight boards such as fiber glass boards ANGLE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
647 Used to install brick plaqueta on to a scratch coat of a masonry wall in an evenly distributed 3/4" THK CEMENT
manner GROUT
648 What is the standard weight of a 16mm diameter hot rolled weldable deformed or plain steel bar 1.578 KILOS
per meter length
649 What is not a brand of ceramic tiles PIEDRA TILES
650 A ceramic tile is installed into a masonry wall over rough plaster by a uniform 3/4" LAYER OF
CEMENT MORTAR
651 Floor system by Jackbuilt PRESTRESS
CONCRETE T-BEAM
FLOOR SYSTEM
652 In lockset, this is the safest door lock recommended for main entry doors MORTISE LOCKSET
653 Wood end joint requiring tensile strength SCARF
654 Natural coating which brings the natural beauty of wood OIL WOOD STAIN
655 Coarse aggregates standard sizes 1/5 SIDE FORMS, 1/3
DEPTH SLABS, 3/4
CLEAR SPACING
656 Mortise and tenon wood construction joint where tounge and grooves meet halfway making the BLIND AND STUB
connection clean of joint traces
657 An accessory of tie rod scaffold system FORM CLAMP
658 Installation of Piedra tiles over mortar bed UNIFORM 10mm
THKCEMENT
PLASTER
659 A door type used between a dining and kitchen to allow a server to see through VISION DOOR
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660 Vertical location of a ground surface often used as a reference point with respect to the vertical BENCHMARK
height
661 Method of fastening jamb to concrete or masonry SCREW WITH
EXPANSION PLUG
662 Not a wood parquet geometric design HEPTAGON
663 A highly trained labor used to prepare rough to finish plastering, lay concrete hollow blocks, FINISHING MASON
install tiles and pebble washout
664 A kind of masonry finish which utilise a chamfer wood block out, usually 1"x1" distance at 2" CURDOROY or TOOL
o.c. which serves a s form when removes gives design line texture is added by chisel FINISH
665 A system of mass production and industrilisation by prefabrication of furniture and cabinets MODULAR SYSTEM
666 A type of glass use in constructing vision door which must be shutter proof to be accident free LAMINATED
667 A construction technique in color reproduction applying the Munsell color principle- HUE SCALE
SECONDARY COLOR LIKE ORANGE TURN TO BE YELLOW
668 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally PLAIN MITER
669 Steel window section for muntins Z-BAR
670 Basic parts of stressing anchor SHIMS, BEARING
PLATE, STRESSING
WASHER, BOTTOM
PLATE
671 A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill up the gap of marble slabs during installation POLYMER
of floor or wall finishes
672 A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finish on both sides with a thin PLYBOARD
layer of wood, glued together
673 What is wrong with the installation of steel scaffold CROSS BRACE MUST
BE INSTALL IN
OPPOSITE DIRECTION
674 In air condittioning duct, what type of strap is used to insure that there is no air gap is left 75mm WIDE PRESSURE
SENSITIVE
ALUMINIZED DUCT
TAPE STRAP AT 600mm
O.C.
675 Woodwork equipment to form the different wood mouldings for balusters and newel posts WOOD LATHE
MACHINE or TORNO
676 Method recommended by manufacturers to join the steel deck and the rebars Steel deck that can CONDECK
be used for two slab
677 It precludes good construction practice for pipes and conduits embedded in concrete ALUMINUM PIPES &
CONDUITS AT R.C.
SHALL BE SECURED
NOT BY TIE WIRES
BUT MUST BE
EFFECTIVELLY
COVERED
678 A construction technique in color reproduction applying the Munsell color principle-HAS A CHROMA SCALE
DEGREE OF ITS COLORFULNESS or INTENSITY
679 A type of handless lockset key operated to give double security DEAD BOLT LOCK
680 A type of insulation recommended in air conditioning duct warp INSTALL
POLYETHELYNE
FOAM W/ ALUM. FOIL
BARRIER. ADHERE BY
INDUSTRIAL
ADHESIVE TO
GALVANIZED AIR
DUCT
681 To secure the steel purlins properly to the steel cleat considering the axial, torsion and shear REVERSE THE
stresses present at the joint LOCATION OF THE
"Z" PURLINS
682 Minimum concrete cover for 20mm and larger for shell and folded plate members for cast in 20 mm
place
683 The purpose of inverted channel shape at bottom edge of metal door SPACE TO INSTALL
CONCEAL DOOR
CLOSER
684 Structural member in steel truss framing to counter act compression in roof PURLIN SAG RODS
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685 A concrete flooring and finish which transform ordinary plain concrete into an elegant STUCCO FLOORING
decorative surface FINISH
686 Concrete hollow block laying ASINTADA
687 CARPETS Is made of inserting face yarns or tufts through premanufactured backing by used of TUFTED
needles
688 Simplest type of all carpet weaves. Pile is form as loom loops over wires inserted across loom. VELVET
Pile height is determined by height of wire inserted
689 The loom is highly specialized and nearly as versatile as hand weaving. Color combinations and AXMINSTER
designs are limited only by the number of tufts in the carpet
690 The loom operates like a velvet loom, except that it has a Jacquard mechanism with up to six WILTON
color frames
691 This process produces complete carpet by imbedding pile yarns and adhering backing to a FUSHION
viscous vinyl face that hardens after the curing
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692 The process resembles weaving in that the face and back are made simultaneously. Backing and KNITTED
pile yarns are looped togeher with a stitching yarns with three sets of needles
693 A pretreatment of poured concrete such as wall, beams and column where a thin layer of cement SCRATCH COAT
grout mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon on to
the surface to give a tooth for excellent plaster adhesion
694 Local species of wood used for studding, cabinet and flush door framing TANGUILE
695 A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, POLYURETHANE
maintenance free to finish and topcoat wood flooring FLOOR COATING
696 A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency of mortar mix is spray by SANDBLASTING
mechanical or pneumatic means. It is left to dry to give rustic finish
697 Terrazo floor described by its physical appearance, the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed RUSTIC TERRAZO
while the cement matrix is depressed
698 A type of window where the sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the header or the sill PIVOTED
or sides of the jamb
699 A door hinge at the left and the door leaf swings inside the room to the left LEFT HAND
700 A water mixed product, mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime activity in new masonry MASONRY
surface. Without this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective NEUTRALIZER
701 Indicates imperfect adhesion of the film to the surface, with the film getting strip off in relatively PEELING
large pieces due to application on damp or greasy surface
702 A threaded rod instead of masonry construction for anchoring the sill plate to the foundation ANCHOR BOLT
703 The finish board immediately below a window sill. Also the part of the driveway that leads APRON
directly into the garage
704 A series of arches supported by a row of columns ARCADE
705 A curved structure that will support itself by mutual pressure and the weight above its curved ARCH
opening
706 A recessed area below grade around foundation to allow light and ventilation into a basement AREAWAY
window or doorway
707 A facing of squared stones ASHLAR
708 A concrete flooring and finish which transform ordinary plain concrete into an elegant and IMPRESSO CRETE
decorative trextured surface. This is by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a
fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while the concrete is still plastic to
create the look and finish of stone, slate or brick
709 An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and flushed with the cabinet sidings INSET or INTERIOR
710 A type of wood end joint where both woods are cut at equal angles diagonally SCARF
711 A type of terrazo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is RUSTIC TERRAZO
intenionally exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
712 The most common type; relatively small chip sizes STANDARD TERRAZO
713 Larger chips with smaller chip filling the spaces between VENETIAN TERRAZO
714 Random fractured slab of marble up to approximately 15" greatest dimension 3/8 to 1" thk with PALLADIANA
smaller chips filling the space TERRAZO
715 A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90deg to 180deg about the header and sill PIVOTED
or about the side jambs
716 To prevent plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate must be rough end KEEP THE CEMENT
PLASTER
717 and the cement plaster should be.. AS THIN AS POSSIBLE
718 It is not a brand of house paint ICI DULUX
719 Type of joint used to install in the glass of a French window RABBET
720 An equipment uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the underside of the ceramic tile during EDGE STRIP TROWEL
installation
721 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow the natural light SMOKED GLASS
only
722 is the act of excavating or filling an earth or any sound material or combination thereof in GRADING
preparation for a finishing surface such as pavings
723 A floor finish commercially size 1"x1"x12" utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner making VIGAN TILES
interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
724 Standard distance measure from the center of the drain hole of a water closet to a finish wall 305 mm
725 A beam that supports smaller beams in floor system GIRDER BEAM
726 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to LINTEL BEAM
727 Pre-construction of components as part of the whole PRE FABRICATION
728 Wood defects are heart shakes, cup shakes, star shakes KNOTS
729 Lumber that is not squared or finished UNDRESSED LUMBER
730 hinges on left; open inward LEFT HAND
731 hinges on right; open inward RIGHT HAND
732 hinges on left; open outward LEFT HAND REVERSE
733 hinges on right; open outward RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
734 A wall jointly used by two parties under easement agreement Party Wall
735 Type hinge containing one or more springs, when a door is opened,the hinge returns it to the Spring hinge
open position automatically, may act inone direction only, or in both directions.
736 A group of more-or-less transparent liquids which are used to Varnishes
provide a protective surface coating at the same time they allow the
original surface to show but add a lustrous and glossy finish to it
737 A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which Gypsum
gypsum plaster is made (by heating); colorless when pure used as a
retarder in Portland cement.
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738 Basic ingredient in clay Brick
739 A class of rock composed silica grains. Colors include gray, buff, Sandstone
light brown and red
740 A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not Dry Vent
exposed to back up waste from drainage pipe
741 A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air Relief Vent
between the drainage and vent system where the drainage system
might otherwise be air bound.
742 Written or printed description of work to be done describing the Specification
qualities of materials and mode of construction.
743 Additional information contract documents Bid Bulletin
744 Given the span of the slab as 5.40 m of 18 ft. The depth of the 16 inches or .46 m
girder shall be __________.
745 Given the depth of the girder mentioned above, what shall be 9 inches o .23 m
the size of its breadth?
746 Space in a building without a basement, an unfinished accessible Crawl Space
space below the first floor which is usually less than a full story
height.
747 The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an entirely Adhesiveness
different material.
748 The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly to one Cohesiveness
another.
749 Which of the following is not a nonferrous metal? Steel
750 A hard, brittle inorganic substance, ordinarily transparent or Glass
translucent; produced by melting a mixture of silica, a flux and
stabilizer.
751 Materials used to reduce or stop the penetration of moisture Damproofers
through the concrete. Reduces permeability.
752 An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of Accelerators
concrete. Such a material maybe added to the mix to increase the
rate of early-strength development for several reasons
753 A traditional building material, it is easily worked, has durability Wood
and beauty. It has great ability to absorb shocks from sudden load. In
addition, has freedom from rust and corrosion, is comparatively light in weight, and is adaptable
to countless variety of purpose.
754 A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with or without Paint
coloring pigments, adjusted and diluted with correct amounts and
types of additives and thinners, which when applied on a surface,
forms as adherent continuous film which provides protection,
decoration, sanitation, identification and other functional properties.
755 Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete, or timber Cribbling
members, assembled in layers at right angles, and filled with earth
or stones.
756 Bigger than ceiling joist usually placed every 1.20m o.c. Ceiling rafters
757 Used for bearing walls of light buildings, the height usually Load bearing wall tile
restricted to four stories. Structural load bearing wall tile are made
in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 in thickness.
758 What should be the maximum spacing of stirrups applied if thedepth of the girder is 0.40 m? 8 inches
759 A wall which separates two abutting living units as to resist the Fire Block
spread of fire.
760 Measures the density of granular soils and the consistency of SPT – Standard
some clay. Penetration Test
761 Materials often added to the concrete or applied to the surface Concrete Additives
of freshly placed concrete to produce some special result
762 Which of the following is not a Sheet Glass? Insulating Glass
a. Picture Glass
b. Window Glass
c. Heavy Sheet Glass
d. Insulating Glass
763 A door made up of small horizontal interlocking metal slats which Roll-up door
are guided in a track; the configuration coils about an overhead drum
which is housed at the head of the opening, either manual or motordriven.
764 The minimum length of splice needed for column. 60 cm
765 Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator 35 degree
766 Which are timber, steel, or pre-cast planks driven side by side to Sheet piles
retain earth and prevent water from seeping into the exaction?
767 The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch Distribution Line
circuits are connected.
768 Are wooden sticks used as posts sharpened at once end driven Brace or the Diagonal
into the ground to serve as boundaries?
769 Identify the miter joint
770 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
771 Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork
772 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
773 Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint
774 Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?
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775 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a pantile
776 That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent foundation wall
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
777 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement control joints
of masonry walls are known as
778 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous balloon framing
to roof supporting second floor joints is known as
779 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a tryolean finish
hand operated machine is
780 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to chord
the other primarily to resist bending is a
781 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is Casein
782 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to alloy
obtain a desired property
783 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the Backset
center of the knob or lock cylinder
784 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its wrought iron
corrosion resistance and ductility is
785 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is Pabalagbag
786 The Filipino term for riser takip silipan
787 The Filipino term for collar plate is sinturon
788 The Filipino term for temper (metal work) poleva
789 The Filipino term for plumb line is hulog
790 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support cantiliver
791 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral parallel to the wallforces shear wall
792 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riserequals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will 15..
there be between two floorshaving floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
793 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden gluing/pasting
boards sub-flooring is by
794 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper 0.90 meters
floors is
795 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum Trunners 24” x 48” x ½”
used for dropped-ceiling in offices is
796 The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch 1,098 bf
(1”) x 4”(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the
available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” , the
total board feet needed is
797 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, post-tensioning
intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a
structural method of construction called
798 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, post-tensioning
intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a
structural method of construction called
799 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be providing building paper
minimized by sheathing and space filled
800 Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in wood
tropical region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be
minimized by the use of
801 A material used to remedy vapor flow glossy surfaced asphalt
saturated paper, 50 lbs or
more
802 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and lath and plaster
they are customarily finished with
803 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also furring
be applied over CHB masonry wall by using
804 To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar flashing material
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
805 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior grade beam
walls of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is
806 A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges batten
of two parallel boards in the same plane is a
807 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is post-tensioning
808 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the beam blocking
appearance of a larger beam is known as
809 A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each western framing
storey rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing
walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
810 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building atmospheric pressure
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as
811 A window which projects outside the main line of a building and bay window
the compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is known
as
812 A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately flemish bond
composed of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
813 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next cold joint
batch of concrete is placed against it is
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814 An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high cast iron
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
815 The Filipino term for plastered course is kusturada
816 The Filipino term for bottom chord is estunyo
817 The Filipino term for purlin is reostra
818 M sopo
819 The Filipino term for top chord is tahilan
820 The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the 1” thick V-cut wood
design of dwelling units. Select the best material which will boards
reduce moisture in a wall when used
821 Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a adequate insulation
ventilated roof space may show “pattern staining” on the
ceiling. This can be prevented by
822 Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to combination of wood
afternoon sun intensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of boards and plywood with
conductivity. However, this can be minimized by the use of cavity between
823 Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using double wall plywood on
less expensive materials with the application of construction horizontal and vertical
techniques studs with
absorbents
824 The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a 3.69 meters
total rise of 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser
is 7 7/8”, therefore, the stringer length is
825 Dry walls are customarily finished with lath and plaster
826 The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using 12.2247 inches
formula R/T = tan (R-3) x 8 degrees
827 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is ¼ Ø plastic hose filled
the use of with water
828 A manual method of squaring the corners of a building 3-4-5 multiples with the
lines in building layout, is the use of use of steel tape measure
829 When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor felt paper below sub-slab
finishes on concrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) then WP on top of the
steps sub-slab
830 Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls, expansion joints
slabs of long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing
buildings should be provided with
831 A typical block or panel type insulating material used in corkboard
flat roof of commercial or industrial building
832 What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a 4.16 meters
water tank located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000
U.S. gallons. The diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and
freeboard of 0.30 meters. The wall shall be as high as the water
tank.
833 Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used columns, splices,
by architects in planning and design of buildings materials, lot
834 Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used columns, splices,
by architects in planning and design of buildings materials, lot
835 Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small ceiling only
compared to wall area, will normally require acoustical
treatment of the
836 A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and nickel steel
finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools
is a
837 A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, serpentine
hornblende and mica is a
838 A form of brick bond in which the course consists of flemish bond
alternate stretchers and headers in known as
839 A system of framing a building on which floor joist of eachstorey rests on the top plates of the western framing
storey below and thebearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
840 The Filipino term for rabbet vaciada
841 The Filipino term for projection is bolada
842 Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair tread riser proportion formula 2R + T = 25, 18 risers
how many risers will there be between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”
843 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of soil bearing pressure
the building
844 These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings aluminum foil sheets
845 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are reinforced concrete and
high grade steel
846 These are classified as good and less expensive insulating materials used in buildings porous concrete, glass
fibers, guilt materials
847 This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is asbestos-cement shingles
very good in sidings of dwelling units
848 The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least one inch below the bedroom floor 6 ¼ inches
finish. What should be the vertical distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top line of
the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath
floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom on
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4” RC slab with membrane waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of materials
for residential houses
849 A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing system of a residential building. The 7.906 meters
pitch of the truss is 1 vertical 3 horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if the span
of truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters
horizontally?
850 The finished frame surrounding a door is a door jamb
851 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knob bolt
knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key is a
852 A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the dutch door
other, this leaves may operate independently or together is a
853 A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or lap seam
plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
854 A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or lap seam
plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
855 A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape mission tile
laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately
up and down is a
856 The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior grade beam
wall of the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
857 The wall of Intramuros is fortification
858 The Filipino term for rafter is kilo
859 The Filipino term for baseboard is rodapis
860 A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and lightning
architectural design of tall buildings
861 This is a ground condition that determines the size, type soil bearing pressure
and shape of the building footing/foundation
862 What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed watertank at the deck roof with 60,000 3.513 meters
gallons capacity and diameterof 3 meters, freeboard of 0.30 meters, shall be as high as thewater
tank
863 Select the grouping one subject of which is a general concrete, steel and wood,
criterion used by architects in planning and design of buildings type of floor finish
864 The most common materials used for roofing of urban G.I. sheets
residential houses
865 For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, space frames, light steel
exhibition halls) of over 150 ft these structures are suggested economical solutions skeleton structures
866 Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of going
two consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the
nosing of two consecutive steps is the
867 Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely, airborne ¼” double wall on 2” x 4”
noise and impact noise . Insulation must be provided against studs
both of these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better
sound insulation are
868 When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally pitch or bituminous felt
well drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best
material to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab
is
869 This material holds less moisture, is very light with less asbestos cement shingles
absorptive capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential
houses in tropical regions
870 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is 2 ½ corr.
871 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, chase
etc. is called
872 A twisting force is torsion
873 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil sheet piling
to stabilize foundation, etc. is
874 The term stone-cut refers to a wood siding
875 Wood with metal cladding is called kalamein
876 The Filipino term for floor joist is soleras
877 The Filipino term for bottom chord is tirante
878 Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and “AA”
columns is
879 Chord splice connectors for trusses is split-ring
880 A vertical line check uses a plumb bob
881 A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints clamp nail
together is
882 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is weathered
883 Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the hip rafter
ridge
884 The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and batter boards
excavation lines are called
885 Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or composite
cast-iron core designed to support a part of load is
886 The Filipino term for ceiling joist is kostilyahe
887 The Filipino term for concrete beam is biga
888 Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check spirit level
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is called
889 The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where construction joint
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
890 A twisting force is torsion
891 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, chase
etc. is called
892 It is a special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles andmultiple web hybrid girder
893 When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less one-way slab
than 0.50, slab is a
894 Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably purlins
at the joints of the truss
895 A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls space frame
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function as
a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal
diaphragms or floor-bracing system
896 A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls space frame
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function as
a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal
diaphragms or floor-bracing system
897 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of 15 mm
898 It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the shear wall
wall
899 The section of which the moment changes from positive to inflection point
negative is called
900 What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces? zinc chromate
901 Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having aluminum coating
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
902 Wood flooring finishing material 7 & 6 wood planks
903 What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip staple wire
roof shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
904 The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete 24 hours
footing
905 Wall partition wooden framing is called studs
906 How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an 1½
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
907 What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing? acrylic latex type
908 The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing acrylic paint
sheet is
909 What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated L hook bolt
asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
910 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from chalking
the surface inward occurs. It is called
911 A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is construction joint
called
912 A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight bearing wall
without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame
is called
913 A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called flat slab
914 A one-way concrete slab are used when the slab is being
supported by two parallel
beams
915 Level tool is a tool used for guiding and
testing the work to a
vertical and
horizontal position
916 Steel square is a tool for testing and for
framing work
917 The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called riser
918 Tin shear is a masonry tool
919 Auger bit is part of bearing tool
920 The complete records of test conduction (slump, compressiontest, etc.) shall be preserved and 2 years
made available for inspectionduring the progress of construction and after completion of
theprojects for a period of not less than
921 Wood board should have a thickness specification of not less than 1” thick x 4”
and up wide
922 Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is 2” to 5” thick
923 The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is run
called
924 A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make portable hand router
smooth cutting and curving on solid wood is called
925 The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is girder
called
926 Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and knots
927 Dressed lumber is referred to smoothed or planed
lumber
928 The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is cross-cut
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929 Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead load bearing walls
weight
930 It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in live load
place or may not be present at all is called
931 The distance between inflection point in the column when it effective length
breaks is called
932 The amount of space measured in cubic units volume
933 An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit contraction joint
expected movements between them is called
934 To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the height
area of its base by its
935 The most important component to determine the strength of a cement
concrete mix is
936 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called cantilever beam
937 Jack rafter is used for hip roof support
938 The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called total run
939 The face or front elevation of a building façade
940 A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a sump
pump is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
941 pre-construction of components as a part of a whole refers to Pre fabrication
942 An opening in the roof for admitting light is called skylight
943 Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than softwood
broad leaves are called
944 firebrick
945 The building frame construction system that uses one piece balloon framing
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
946 A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plaster ground
plastered to act as guide and support for finish trim around openings
and near the base of the wall
947 The distance between two structural supports span
948 The scientific name for wood is XYLEM
949 In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the risers
height of the stair by the number of
950 A kind of roof that has four sloping sides hip roof
951 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion rip-rap
952 A tough used for carrying off water moat
953 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured stripping
concrete
954 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting purlin
rafters
955 A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction forsecuring wood or metal plates to anchor bolt
concrete construction
956 A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the lintel
top of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above
the opening
957 The placing of glass in windows or doors glazing
958 A rejected building material because of its below standard cult
grade is called
959 Another word for handmill on a stair construction banister
960 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials lap joint
961 Green lumber is lumber that still contains
moisture or sap
962 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is valley
called
963 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part facia
of the cornice
964 A large heavy nail is referred to as spike
965 In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the risers
height of the stair by the height of each
966 Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to caisson
be done
967 Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure vertical and horizontal
refers to wood sticks and lumber
used to
determine the elevation
and ditances of the
reference points of the
proposed building
968 Lumber specification S4S means smooth on four sides
969 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a chord
roof or bridge truss
970 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor wood saddle
971 Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent 45
blade set at
972 A wall that holds back on earth embankment retaining wall
973 In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use oxy/acetyline welding
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974 A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party common wall
wall
975 Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass alabaster
976 To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum stabilize
strength
977 The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset escutcheon
keyhole
978 The material used for the process of making watertight the roof flashing
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
979 vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and chase
cables
980 The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the formworks
building
981 The zig-zag rule is a carpenter measuring tool
982 Keystone is wedge-shaped stone of an
arch
983 Kalomein door is a fireproof door with
metal covering
984 Lumber that is not squared or finished milled lumber
985 How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concretereinforcement constructed 90 degree bend plus 12 db
extension, at free end of
bar
986 Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the Surface in contact with
following physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of the following listed is NOT the bolt head and nut
ideal? shall have a
slope of not more than
1:10 with respect to a
plane normal to the
bolt axis
987 What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not batter piles
critical?
988 Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply? group of parallel
reinforcing bars bundled
in contact to act as
a unit shall be limited to
three in any one bundle
989 What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to grade beam
provide foundation for the superstructure?
990 What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry foundation bolts
use to hold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes,
beams plates and engine heads?
991 A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plain stucco floor finish
concrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This is
done by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a fast
color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while the
concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone, slate
or brick
992 Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying asintada
993 An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and inset or interior
flushed with the cabinet sidings
994 Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to velvet
know to guide him as to what type of construction and specification
should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weaving
where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”
inserted consecutively across the loom?
995 A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and scratch coat
columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with flexible
base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon to
the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
996 Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinet mahogany
framing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the
market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due to
cheaper cost than the other listed below
997 A special coating system with a high gloss shine while polyurethane floor
maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to coating
finish and topcoat wood flooring
998 A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency sandblast
mortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The
sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paint coat maybe required
999 What criterion conforms to good construction practice for the 25% of scaffoldings can
earliest time to remove scaffolding for concrete flooring other than be removed at slab area
early-strength concrete if no anticipated load is expected over after 14 days
poured floor? and 100% of scaffolds
after 21 days after
pouring
1000 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal scarf
angles diagonally
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1001 When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets andfurniture, an end user is constrain standard sizes, shapes and
of using: forms
1002 A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance standard terazzo
whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
cement matrix is depressed
1003 Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the concrete shall be carried
quality of concrete? on at such a rate that
concrete is at
all times plastic and flows
readily into space between
reinforcement
1004 A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees pivoted
to 180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
1005 To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the keep the cement plaster as
substrate must be roughened while observing the following: thin as possible
1006 A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the left hand
door leaf swings inside the room to the left
1007 What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a rabbet
French window?
1008 An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the notch trowel
underside of a ________ tile during installation
1009 A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime masonry neutralizer
activity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface with
this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective
1010 A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to peeling
the surface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large
pieces due to application on damp or greasy surface
1011 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door figured wired glass
with glass to allow natural light only
1012 Vernacular term for rough plastering rebokada
1013 Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must Course aggregates shall
be well graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are be no larger than ¾ the
such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids. minimum
What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when clear spacing between
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding> individual reinforcing
bars or wires, bundles of
bars, or prestressing
tendons or ducts
1014 What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement db but not less than 30
of beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast mm
manufactured under plant control conditions?
1015 What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound grading
material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing
surface such as paving?
1016 A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and vigan tiles
fired in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic
clay shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect the floor is finished
rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities
1017 What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, tendon
or a bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
1018 An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of concrete Accelerators
1019 Class of rock changed from their original structure by the action of extreme pressure,heat, or Igneous
combination of these forces.
1020 A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which gypsum plaster is made; Gypsum
colorless when pure used as a retarder in Portland cement
1021 Is a traditional building material, easily worked, has durability and beauty has great ability to Wood
absorb shocks from sudden load. It is rust and corrosion proof.
1022 A method of drying lumber where it is strip-piled at a slope on a solid foundation. This allows Air Drying
air to circulate around every place while the sloping allows water to run off quickly.
1023 Term used to describe a wooden member built up of several layers of wood whose grain Glue Laminated Timber
directions are all substantially parallel
1024 It is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in a way that the grain of each layer is at Plywood
right angles to the grain of each adjacent layer.
1025 In masonry, a joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar or cement Joint Filler
1026 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed Cold joint
against it.
1027 A three-pieced rigid structural frame in the shape of the upright capital letter `A’ A-Frame
1028 To provide a hard, non-corrosive, electrolytic, oxide film on the surface of a metal, particularly Galvanize
aluminum, by electrolytic action.
1029 Squared building stone Ashlar
1030 Usually the lowest storey of a building, either partly or entirely below grade. Cellar
1031 A slight convex curvature built into a truss or beam to compensate for any anticipated deflection Camber
so that it will have no sag when under load
1032 A mixture of water and any finely divided insoluble material such as clay or Portland cement Cement Paste
and water
1033 A brace or any piece of a frame which resists thrusts in the direction of its own length Brace, Diagonal
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1034 A process for preserving wood by impregnating the cell with creosote under pressure Boliden salt process
1035 That part of the building, the ceiling of which is entirely below or less than 4 ½ feet above grade Cellar
1036 What is the protective plate surrounding the keyhole escutcheon
of a door
1037 A type of bolt used to fasten upper and lower door cremone bolt
1038 A type of catches for closing of cabinet doors in bullet catch
place. A fastener which holds a door in place by
means of a projecting spring actuated steel hall
which is depressed when the door is closed
1039 For finishing accessories, what is the term for a hand grab bar
grip installed in a shower, which may be used in
steadying or support one’s self.
1040 For finishing accessories, a device attached above spring door closer
screen door as automatic door closer.
1041 A type of tape used in finishing joints between perforated tape
gypsum board.
1042 A threaded bolt having a straight shank and a machine bolt
conventional head such as square, hexagonal,
button or countersank.
1043 It is a type of thermal insulation and it is made from blanket insulation
fibrous materials such as mineral wool, wood fiber,
cotton fiber, or animal hair.
1044 For the soil method of testing, it is a boring withstandard penetration tests can give indication of test boring
thebearing capacity of the soil by the number of blowsof a standard driving hammer required to
advance asampling tube into the soil by a fixed amount.
1045 For the soil type classification, if the particle of soil Cobble
takes the whole hand to lift it is called.
1046 For Construction tagalong term for Fascia board is senepa
1047 For brick work construction.what brick work with English Bond
alternate courses of headers and stretchers.
1048 For control of concrete mix. It is prepared when freshly mixed concrete and filled in the cone Slump test
with three equal layers. Being tamped and rodded 25 times with a standard 5/8” bullet nosed rod.
1049 A type of wall in construction that laterally braced retaining wall
that bears against an earth or other fill surface and
resists lateral and other forces.
1050 It has been proven in construction that _____________has durability and beauty. It has a great Wood
ability to absorb shocks from sudden load and
light in weight which adaptable in a countless variety of purposes.
1051 In construction, it is a mixture of cement, sand and mortar
water, used for laying brick or masonry. It is too
weak to be used by itself as a material for building.
1052 In history of masonry,____________were apparently first used around 3500 B.C. by the people bricks
who lived in the flat, low laying plain between Tigris and Eupharates rivers in what called now
Iraq.
1053 A valve controlling the flow of water or gas from Corporation stop
main to a service pipe. Also called corporation cock.
1054 A shieve like device for mixing air with the water Aerator
flowing from the end of the spigot.
1055 Any of a class of thermoplastics characterized by nylon
extreme toughness, strength and elasticity and
capable of being extruded into filaments, fibers, and
sheets.
1056 These lower the freezing point of paint to avoid the posibility of the paint freezing in storage. Stabilizers
1057 These are chemicals which cause the latex particles in water-thinned paints to pack together to Coalesting agents
form a uniform film
during the time that the water is evaporating away from the surface.
1058 These are silicon oils or fatty acid esters which help to keep the white hiding pigments and color Anti-flooding Agents
particles from separating from each others.
1059 Tagalog term for "Corrugated G.I. sheet" Liso galvanisado
Kanallado
1060 English term for " Sinturon" Collar plate
1061 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a French Tile
1062 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist Chord
bending is a
1063 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is Wrough Iron
1064 It is a timber that most widely used for wharf and bridge construction, ships, posts, foundation Bansalagin
sills, railroad tiles and
other construction where strength and durability is required.
1065 A Portland cement concrete to which chemical foam is added to generate gases in the process of Aerocrete
deposition,resulting in lightweight pre-cast or shop-made unit in both hallow and solid forms.
1066 It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand and 1 part finely crushed Granolithic finish
stone. (
1067 Equipment for Measure and Control Instrument for measuring the thickness of paint films and Magnetic Gauge
that is calibrated with a nonferrous metal reference gauge, of a thickness close to the film to be
measured.
1068 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light Figured wired glass
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only
1069 Which caps the end of rafters outside a building, which can be used to hold the rain gutter. Fascia board
1070 An opening carried out or fitted in a work allowing the passage of a person in order to be able to Manhole
reach at some parts of this work. This opening is generally closed by an inspection cover.
1071 A construction carried out by juxtaposition of elementary solid materials such as bricks, quarry Masonry
stones, ashlars, concrete blocks, etc., constituting a set of given shapes and sizes and mostly
bonded between them by a binder,By extension, this word also points to the works made of not
reinforced concrete.
1072 These are hollow units as opposed to bricks which is solid. They are made from the same Structural tile
Materials as brick, but all
are formed by extrusion in the stiff-mud process.
1073 A hard Board made from relatively small materials. The materials are graduated from coarse at Particle board
the center of the
board to fine at the surface to help produce a product with smooth dense surface. Both faces are
sanded. Uses are
floor underlay and selvings common as a base for wood veneers, plastic laminates.
1074 Filipino Term for "Ridge Roll" Palupo
1075 is that part of woodworking that involves joining together pieces of wood, to create furniture, Joinery
structures, toys, and
other items. Some wood joints employ fasteners, bindings, or adhesives, while others use only
wood elements.
1076 Filipino Term for "Terrace" Asotea
1077 Two thicknesses of paper laminated together with a film of asphalt. Two kinds of paper is used- Vapor barrier
one is a kraft paper.
The other, a mixture of ground wood pulps. Treated by the sulfate and the kraft methods.
1078 In general finishes, what do you call the finishing process applied to fabrics for the purpose of gassing
removing fuzz of protruding fibers?
1079 is the process of closing the weave and creating a heavy and compact beetling
appearance
1080 is a finish applied to wool fabrics, it is a pre-shrinking process fulling
1081 In special finishes, what do you call the finish that is given to loosely constructed fabric or fabric slip-resistant finish
with low thread count?
1082 is a mechanical finish of subjecting the surface of a fabric to a brushing napping –
process to raise the fiber ends
1083 is a chemical treatment designed to make a fabric bacteria antiseptic finish
resistant
1084 also known as wash and wear, it dries smoothly and need a little drip-dry finish
or no ironing after washing
1085 In fabric design, it is a kind of applied design in which the block is pressed down firmly by hand block printing
on the fabric until the color and design are transferred.
1086 is method of fabric painting in which the design is cut on a stencil painting
cardboard wood or metal then color is applied, penetrating only the cut portions
1087 is a machine counterpart of block printing, designs are engraved roller printing
on rollers
1088 is another method of fabric design wherein the color isremoved from the fabric using chemicals, discharge printing
thus, creating design
1089 It is a kind of shade that consist of two rows of lightweight fabric seamed to fall into deep Austrian shades
scallops.
1090 – have smaller pleats and are usually made of a heavy honeycombed shades
polyester fabric
1091 are factory manufactured and can be insulated, also called pleated fabric shades
accordion shades
1092 – have a flat surface when extended down, drawn upward by a cord roman shades
and the surface overlaps in horizontal folds
1093 What do you call the horizontal bars separating the glass pane? mullions
1094 is the wide molding covering the casing and the framing frame
1095 are the vertical bars separating the glass pane muntins
1096 Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in Rigid Board Insulation
drywall construction
1097 During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, Outside Door Latch
this part of the elevator is used to open the doors from the
outside.
1098 A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width Panic Bar
of each door leaf which will open if subjected to pressure.
1099 The following are examples of pre-fabricated acoustical units Hardwood panel
except ______.
1100 Which material would effectively reduce reflected noise and Melamine foam linear
reverberation time to produce safe and enjoyable surrounding? wedges
1101 This acoustical material is manufactured from rock wool, glass Acoustical tile
fibers, wood fibers, hair felt, etc. generally installed on wood or
metal framing system.
1102 Acoustical cotton fiber composite board is manufactured using Bonded acoustical panel
BAP. What does BAP stand for?
1103 A type of gypsum board available in 1 1/2 inches or 5/8 inch Type x
thickness and has improved fire resistance through the use of fibers
mixed with gypsum core.
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1104 Any of a variety of soft floor finishes made of synthetic materials Carpet
such as nylon or natural material such as wool. It is either glued
directly to the floor or installed over an underlayment of hair felt or
foam rubber. What is it?
1105 Which of the following is a violation of all the provisionsWhich of the following is a violation 3 ropes are required for
of all the provisions in the mechanical code on elevator design and installation? traction type elevator
a. 30mm is the diameter of hoisting and counterweight cables
b. 600mm is the depth of elevator pit measured from the bottom of
pit to the underside of the car platform
c. 3 ropes are required for traction type elevator
d. 4 ropes are required for drum type elevator
1106 Pyramid is a type of commercially produced acoustical tile. Tetrahedral in shape
Which of the following is not a characteristic of this material?
a. Made of open celled polyurethane acoustical foam
b. Available in 2,3, & 4inch thickness
c. Tetrahedral in shape
d. Ideal for audio room application
1107 Which material would exhibit the highest sound absorption carpet
coefficient (SAC) value?
1108 These consist of loose fibers or granules and is made from Loose fill insulations
cellulose, fiberglass, rock wool, cotton or other materials. These
materials come in bags and are usually blown into cavities using
special equipment. What are these?
1109 Copper as a conductor has the property/properties of being ____.a. Ductileb. Malleable A and b
1110 What are the property(ies) of concrete as an acoustical material All of the above
are/is important?
a. Aerated concrete is fairly absorptive
b. Concrete provides virtually no absorption
c. Concrete accepts and transmits impact sound
d. All of the above
1111 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a Pantile
1112 That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure Foundation Wall
below grade is a
1113 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls are known as Control Joints
1114 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor Baloon Framing
joints is known as
1115 A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor Tyrolean Finish
joints is known as
1116 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist Chord
bending is a
1117 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is Casein
1118 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property Alloy
1119 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder Backset
1120 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is Wrought Iron
1121 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is Pabalagbag
1122 The Filipino term for riser Takip silipan
1123 The Filipino term for collar plate is Sinturon
1124 The Filipino term for temper (metal work) Poleva
1125 The Filipino term for plumb line is Hulog
1126 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support Cantilever
1127 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall Shear
1128 Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers 15
will there be between two floors having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
1129 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring is by gluing/ pasting
1130 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors is 0.90 m.
1131 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling 24"x48"x1/2"
in offices is
1132 The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1”) x 4”(commercial size) T & 1098 bf
G flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” ,
the total board feet needed is
1133 In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, intervals of columns can be Post tensioning
wider than the ordinary by adopting a structural method of construction called
1134 Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical region at walls and roofs by Wood
conduction. This can be minimized by the use of
1135 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they are customarily finished with lath & plaster
1136 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be applied over CHB masonry furrings
wall by using
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