CONSTRUCTION | Building Technology | 24 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

(24 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)
by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: The balloon frame is a light form of wooden framing, in which the studs are set up in continuous lengths from first floor line or sill to roof plate. To support the joists of each storey, thin horizontal members are notched and nailed into the continuous studs. What do you call such horizontal member?

CONSTRUCTION | Structural Design | 8 Questions (MODERATE)

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & CONCEPTUALIZATION

(8 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE)
by Raison John J. Bassig

In the building you are designing, you indicated that the overall size of a reinforced concrete beam must be 350mm wide by 600mm deep due to architectural requirements. You also indicated in your material specifications that the main deformed steel reinforcement bars, which are non-prestressed, should be PNS Grade 275 and that the concrete mix must achieve a compressive strength of 4,500psi.

Shown in the structural plans prepared by your structural engineer, the beam was indicated to be reinforced with 4-Φ25mm main rebars arranged in a single layer at the tension side, surrounded by Φ10mm rectangular closed-loop stirrups and provided with a clear concrete cover of 40mm all-around.

CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 10 Questions (MODERATE-CHALLENGING)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(10 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: You are to install one (1) layer of 300mm x 300mm ceramic tiles as accent around the topmost interior wall finish of a circular pool. If the area of the pool is 98.12sqm, how many accent tiles will you need?

CONSTRUCTION | Building Laws | 20 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

BUILDING LAWS

(20 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes is known as what?
a. Fire Hazard
b. Pyrophoric
c. Fire Lane
d. Fire Trap

CONSTRUCTION | Building Technology | 11 Questions (MODERATE)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

(11 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: Given the illustration of rivet heads, identify which one is the Truss Head Rivet.

CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 5 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(5 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

You have just designed a square function hall with a total area of 718.24 sq.m. Inside that area, there is a circular unpaved landscaping portion that measures 4.25m in radius. The rest of the function hall was specified to have wood-finish ceramic tile flooring. During your material selection, you have canvassed four (4) different brands that suits the function hall floor finish:

Brand A - 200mm x 1500mm tiles @ P125.50 per piece
Brand B - 150mm x 1200mm tiles @ P74.75 per piece
Brand C - 100mm x 900mm tiles @ P37.45 per piece
Brand D - 300mm x 300mm tiles @ P346.25 per box (with 9 pcs/box, ordered by the box)

CONSTRUCTION | Structural Design | 14 Questions (EASY-MODERATE)

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & CONCEPTUALIZATION

(14 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY to MODERATE)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: It is an essentially vertical truss system that provides resistance to lateral loads and provides stability for the structural system.
a. Moment Frame
b. Space Frame
c. Gravity Frame
d. Braced Frame

CONSTRUCTION | Building Technology | 18 Questions (EASY)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

(18 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: A lengthwise separation of wood across the annual rings, caused by uneven or rapid shrinkage during the seasoning process.

a. Check
b. Wane
c. Shake
d. Pitch Pocket

CONSTRUCTION | Estimates | 8 Questions (EASY)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES

(8 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: Specify the total number of standard-sized plywood, 1/4" thickness, to be used as ceiling material for a 6.00m x 12.00m living room, to be mounted on 2" x 2" ceiling joists spaced at 0.40m x 0.40m on center.
a. 30 pieces
b. 25 pieces
c. 20 pieces
d. 15 pieces

CONSTRUCTION | Structural Design | 10 Questions (EASY)

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & CONCEPTUALIZATION

(10 Questions, Difficulty Level: EASY)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: The formula for stress.
a. Deformation / Length
b. Area / Force
c. Length / Deformation
d. Force / Area
e. Overtime Work + Deadline + Delayed Salary + Nagging Boss

CONSTRUCTION | Building Laws | 30 Questions (MODERATE-CHALLENGING)

BUILDING LAWS

(30 Questions, Difficulty Level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING)

by Raison John J. Bassig

Q#1: You were tasked to design an auditorium with a total occupant load of 400 persons. Which of the following conforms to the minimum provision for interior wet standpipes as per 2004 Revised IRR of PD 1096?
a. Provide outlets at both sides of the stage, at rear of auditorium and at rear of balcony.
b. Just use portable fire extinguishers near said locations.
c. Provide at least 1 standpipe to cover every 650 sq.m.of floor area
d. Use only dry standpipes to cover every 950 sq.m. of floor area (or a fraction thereof).