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CMGT 135 Acronymns CMGT 135 Vibration -placement. ANSWER>>A mechanical vibration consolidates concrete. Done after
Cement to Water -weaker the cement. ANSWER>>Ratio of 0.50. 50/50 ratio. The more water added, the
Concrete Pros - ANSWER>> Group A - ANSWER>>Assembly Use. Ex: Restaurant, Courtrooms, Churches, Pools Group B - ANSWER>>Business. Ex: Group E - ANSWER>>Education (up to grade 12). Ex: Group F - ANSWER>>Factory. Ex: Group H - ANSWER>>High Hazard. Ex: Group R - ANSWER>>Residential. Ex:
Group S - ANSWER>>Storage. Ex: Group U - ANSWER>>Miscellaneous. Ex: Why is 2,500 psi Significant? -concrete placement. Above 2,500 psi, special inspection by the CBC is required. ANSWER>>This is the psi limit for design strength in
CBC - ANSWER>>California Building Codes. Grey Water -showers and, bathrooms and washing machines ANSWER>>Waste-water from non-organic matter plumbing. Ex: baths,
Black Water -Ex: Water from Kitchen Sinks and Toilets. ANSWER>>Water that contains dead organic matter. Feces and meat.
Glazing - ANSWER>>Proper term for windows. Hardening -roof, deck, set back. ANSWER>>Protecting your building from the effects of a fire. Ex: Metal
W.U.I - ANSWER>>Wildland Urban Interface Intumescent Paint -its original thickness when exposed to high temperatures, like in the event of a fire. ANSWER>>A type of reactive paint which swells up to many times
Slump Test -concrete. Should be done prior to placement. ANSWER>>Concrete test that determines consistency and strength of
AAMA Gold - ANSWER>>independent and unbiased testing Who do you consult if there is any issues with the cement pour? -Engineer ANSWER>>the Civil
Certified AAMA products achieve: -penetration, and life cycle durability. ANSWER>>Meet air max leak levels, no water
Structural Systems - ANSWER>>Used in high rise structures. Hardening -fire. ANSWER>>Measures taken to protect the building from the effects of a
Stainless Steel -not strong. ANSWER>>Steel alloy with chromium or brass. It is anti corrosive, but
Contents in a Steel Making Furnace - ANSWER>>Coke, natural gas, electricity Components to make Iron - ANSWER>>Limestone, ironstone, coke, and air. Galvanized -rust. ANSWER>>Iron or steel coated with a protective layer of zinc, to resist
Tempering - ANSWER>>Hardening of glass or glazing. Greener Technologies could enable a significant reduction in... -Production Emissions ANSWER>>Steel
Low Hanging Fruit in relation to hardening - ANSWER>>clearing leaves from the roof What effect does sulfer have on steel beams? -properties. ANSWER>>It decreases ductile
Advantages of Steel - ANSWER>>Fire resistive, recyclable, and insect impervious. Which type of hydrogen is cleanest? - ANSWER>>Green Hydrogen Ways to harden: - ANSWER>>eave soffitting, compliance with Ch. 7A, metal roofing Process involved from the time you decide to harden a house to the move in date. -ANSWER>>budget, design, permit, construction, certificate of occupancy
Vermeculite -lightweight. ANSWER>>A mineral compound mixed into cement to make it ultra
More Aggregate in the Concrete Mix - ANSWER>>The harder it is to pump. More Water in the Mix - ANSWER>>The weaker, or less strength Clinker - ANSWER>>A marble sized substance that is ground up into cement. Hydration -brought on by water ANSWER>>hardening process by which the paste (concrete) hardens,
Cement Dust -irritant ANSWER>>A possible carcinogen, can be dangerous when airborne, an
Code Official - ANSWER>>Enforcer of Code R-2s - ANSWER>>Fraternities, Sororities, Dormitories Who grants modifications - ANSWER>>the code official Occupancy of a Boarding House - ANSWER>>could be R-2 or R- 2 MEPS Covered by Code - ANSWER>>water closet, ducting Who can request a permit from a code official -Contractor ANSWER>>Owner, Owners Agent,
Strike Slip - ANSWER>>Horizontal Movement Earthquake Zones - ANSWER>>Require Special Designs Substructure - ANSWER>>Below Grade Superstructure - ANSWER>>Above Grade 3 Types of Information Found on a Site Plan -Utilities ANSWER>>Set Backs, PLs, Existing
Rough Grading -grading shapes the ground to the desired shape and elevation. Often involves flattening ANSWER>>Includes adding, removing, or relocating of topsoil. Rough the land and shaping the construction sites. What can we do as builders/designers if the sides of our excavation cannot be sloped. -
ANSWER>>Install sheeting. 4 sub grade items that could be on the site plans -electric, water ANSWER>>storm drain, gas,
2 main types of above grade utilities - ANSWER>>electric, telephone What type of work does a civil engineer do? - ANSWER>>Site work Tight contour lines - ANSWER>>Means the ground is steeper. Excavator - ANSWER>>Device used to excavate Downtown Setbacks - ANSWER>>zero Beam - ANSWER>>Horizontal Girder - ANSWER>>Horizontal Columns - ANSWER>>Vertical Roof Jack -leaves. ANSWER>>Ventilation System through roof. Protect it from fire by clearing
Steel Positives -resistant, recylable ANSWER>>Relatively cheap, fire resistant, rot resistant, bug
Steel Negatives -loses load capacity when heated, susceptible to corrosion ANSWER>>More expensive than concrete, transfers heat quickly,
At what degree does steel lose durability? -it's durability. ANSWER>>900 degrees, steel loses half
Spall -building can collapse. ANSWER>>When the rebar rusts, it expands and can spall (bust out), and the
PTDF - ANSWER>>Pressure Treated Douglas Fir Screeding -pour. ANSWER>>Using a metal object to level/even off the top of a concrete
Filler - ANSWER>>cement and water Binder - ANSWER>>fine or coarse aggregate Easement -give you $$$$$. ANSWER>>Giving another party the right to cross your property. They will
Eminent Domain -public use. ANSWER>>Power of a government to take private property for
Where do we not care about energy efficiency? -creation facility ANSWER>>In a hospital or drug
Air entrained concrete - ANSWER>>... CMGT 135 Acronymns
AAMA - ANSWER>>American Architectural Manufacturers Association AISC - ANSWER>>American Institute of Steel Construction NECA - ANSWER>>National Electrical Contractors Association SMACNA -Association ANSWER>>Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National
CBC - ANSWER>>California Building Code PTDF - ANSWER>>Project Time Delay Factor NFPA - ANSWER>>National Fire Protection Association LEED - ANSWER>>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design UL - ANSWER>>Underwriters Laboratories CPVC - ANSWER>>Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (often used for fire sprinklers) GFCI - ANSWER>>Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter R.O. - ANSWER>>Rough Opening SWPPS - ANSWER>>Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
