4-12
A horizontal load-bearing structure
that spans a space and is supported
at both ends.
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. M
4-13.
Usually rests directly on footings.
4-14.
1.
C and H
2.
E and F
3.
H and K
4.
J and L
The chief vertical structural
member used in the construction of
lightweight buildings.
1. C
2. E
3. G
4. L
4-15.
Supports the ends of floor beams or
joists in wood-frame construction.
4-16.
1.
D, E, and J
2.
E, H, and L
3.
F and G
4.
H and J
A member that is fixed at one end.
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. I
4-17.
4-18.
4-19.
Support the wall ends of rafters.
1.
A and D
2.
G and H
3.
I and M
4.
K and L
May rest directly on a footing, or
may be set or driven into the
ground.
1. C
2. G
3. H
4. L
Two horizontal members joined
together by a number of vertical
and/or inclined members.
1. B
2. D
3. L
4. N
4-20.
The process of riveting steel
structures has been replaced by
welding because of its greater
strength and reduction of stress
applied to the connection.
1.
True
2.
False
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-21 THROUGH
4-24, REFER TO THE WELD SYMBOL ELEMENTS
IN FIGURE 7-4 IN THE TEXTBOOK.
4-21.
4-22.
4-23.
4-24.
4-25.
What element shows the
specification, process, or other
reference as to the type of
fabrication?
1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8
In part 6, the letter G provides
what information about the weld?
1.
It will be finished by filing
2.
It will be finished by grinding
3.
It is double welded and ground
4.
It requires a 2-4 finish
In part 4, the symbols "1/2" and
"2-4" show that the weld should be
(a) how thick, (b) how long, and
(c) have how much pitch?
1.
(a) 2 inches, (b) 1/2 inch,
(c) 4 inches
2.
(a) 1/2 inch, (b) 4 inches,
(c) 2 inches
3.
(a) 4 inches, (b) 1/2 inch,
(c) 2 inches
4.
(a) 1/2 inch, (b) 2 inches,
(c) 4 inches
In part 2, the arrow provides what
information about the weld?
1. Location
2. Direction
3. Type
4. Degree of finish
When steel structures will be
riveted, the rivet holes are always
drilled during which of the
following steps?
1.
Fabrication
2.
Assembly on site
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Erection
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