PDD Quiz IX

In a 2 x 6 stud, the wood grain is parallel to the... (Fill in the blanks)

Which sprinkler system is more likely to be preferred in aircraft hangars?

A running track in a gymnasium is hung from the roof trusses by steel rods, each of which supports a tensile load of 14,600 lb. The round rods have a diameter of 7∕8 in. with the larger ends made by forging. This upset allows the full cross-sectional area of the rod to be utilized. If the allowable unit tensile stress for steel is 30,000 psi, investigate this design to determine whether it is safe or not? (π = 3.14)

Which type of bolt connection below can both carry high loads and easier to build compared to others?

Which of the following below is an industrial wood product?

Select the correct statement below regarding bolts and screws vs nails.

Which of the following wall assembly has the highest R-value compared to the rest of the options?

In a dry-glazing unit system what is the purpose of the gasket reglet?

Which of the following type of pipe or pipes below 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩 be used as a building drainage, vent, or an above ground DWV?

For a residential renovation project, new drainage piping has to be connected to the public sewer system. A 6-foot wide surface area of landscape and dirt has to be excavated. The cost of patching and repairing the existing landscape is $25 per square foot. The maximum slope that is permitted for an underground drainage line is 1.5%, and the cost of removing dirt for this excavation is $6 per cubic foot. If the top of the public sewer drainage pipe is at 2.4 feet deep and already in place for connection, what is the cost of the entire excavation and landscaping job for this renovation project?
(*Excavation depth should align the slope rate of pipe)

In a single-occupancy building, what is the horizontal fire separation requirement of a fire barrier that separates the residential floors and the department store into two different fire areas?

https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P2

What is the minimum number of required accessible parking spaces for a facility with 1245 total number of parking spaces provided?

https://archive.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf

Which of the following option increases concrete’s compressive strength?

An architect is working on a department store project. The door locks are being decided during construction documentation phase and owner wants the supply room door to be operable with a key only, with no ability to lock the door with a button from inside. Which of the door lock below is more likely to be specified for this project?

Which of the fixture flushing action type below can only be used with a flush valve water supply?