CM 2313 Final Exam Review (Chapters 7-27)

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Chapters 7 through 27 of the CM 2313 lecture transcript, including fire protection, acoustics, foundations, wood, steel, concrete, and masonry.

Active Fire Protection

A category of fire protection that includes systems like automatic sprinklers.

Noncombustible Paint Thickness

A material is still considered noncombustible if its core is noncombustible and the paint thickness does not exceed $1/8"$.

Smoke Inhalation

The primary cause of death in fire-related incidents.

Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) Wood

A type of wood that is still classified as combustible despite its treatment.

ASTM E119

A standard test that evaluates structural integrity, fire and smoke tightness, and the temperature of the unexposed face.

Type V(B) Construction

The type of construction most commonly used for single-family dwellings in the US.

Noncombustible Construction Types

Type I and Type II construction.

Combustible Construction Types

Type III, Type IV, and Type V construction.

Flame Spread Index (FSI)

A measure that should not exceed $450$ for safety.

Smoke Developed Index (SDI)

A measure that should not exceed $450$ for safety.

Class A Interior Finish

The type of interior finish required for exit stairs.

Class B Interior Finish

The type of interior finish required for corridors.

Class C Interior Finish

The type of interior finish found in rooms.

Audible Sound Frequency Range

$20\,\text{Hz to 20\,kHz}$.

Sound Transmission Class (STC)

A measure of the sound-insulating property of a material with respect to airborne sound.

Minimum STC for Party Walls

A value of $50$, as required by building codes.

Resilient Channel

A small light-gauge steel member with a rubber pad fastened to it, used for sound insulation.

Impact Insulation Class (IIC)

A measure of sound-insulating property for structure-borne sound, with a minimum code requirement of $50$ for floor-ceiling assemblies.

Separation Joints

Joints provided in large buildings at intervals of about $200\,\text{ft}$.

Creep

The name for time-dependent permanent deflection in materials like concrete.

Concrete Control Joints

Joints used specifically to accommodate moisture loss and shrinkage in concrete.

Clay Masonry Expansion Joints

Joints used specifically to accommodate moisture absorption and expansion in clay masonry.

Spandrel Beam

The horizontal element that runs on the outside edge of a floor or roof.

Backer Rod Diameter

Must be greater than the width of the joint.

LEED Impact Categories

A total of $7$ categories are used by LEED.

Total LEED Credits

A maximum of $110$ credits are offered.

BD+C

The most commonly sought after LEED rating system.

LEED Platinum

A certification level achieved by earning $80 \text{ to } 110$ credits.

Commissioning

The process of verifying that building components and systems are installed and calibrated to function as intended.

Energy Star Label

A label that recognizes energy-efficient products.

Sieve No. 200

The sieve size used to separate fine soil particles from coarse particles.

Shelby Tube

A thin-walled sampler used to obtain undisturbed soil samples.

Excavation Support Depth

Support must be provided for excavations at a depth of $5\,\text{ft}$.

Slurry Trench Method

The process of drilling down to bedrock to prevent water seepage.

Tremie Pipe

A method used to place concrete in a deep excavation or caisson.

Superstructure

The part of the building that is above ground level.

Substructure

The part of the building that is below ground level.

Strip Footings

Another name for continuous wall footings.

Floating Foundation

Another name for a raft foundation.

Differential Settlement

A type of settlement that is significantly more damaging than uniform settlement.

Surface Water Management

Ground must be sloped at least $10\%$ over the first $5\,\text{ft}$ to move water away from a building.

Parging

The act of adding mortar to a masonry or concrete wall.

Void Boxes

Cardboard forms used for grade beams on expansive soils that decompose to allow for soil swelling.

Lumber

Wood products derived directly from logs without alteration.

Seasoning

The controlled rate of drying lumber.

S-DRY

Lumber with a moisture content of $19\%$ or less (Dry lumber).

S-GRN

Lumber with a moisture content of $20\%$ or greater (Green lumber).

Board Feet

A unit of volume unique to lumber.

S4S

Short for 'surfaced on 4 sides'.

APA

Engineered Wood Association.

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)

A manufactured wood product with a moisture content typically below $8\%$.

I-Joist Composition

A wood member where the flanges are typically LVL and the webs are OSB.

Clapboards

Another name for beveled wood sidings.

Type X Gypsum Wallboard

The type of GWB known for its fire-resistive properties.

Tertiary Steel Component

Structural elements such as steel deck.

Snug-Tight Connection

A connection also known as a bearing connection.

Moment Connection

The name for a rigid connection in steel framing.

Simple Connection

A connection also known as a shear connection or AISC Type II connection.

Butt Plate

An element used between two spliced columns when they differ significantly in dimensions.

CFS

Cold-Formed Steel.

Annealed Coating

A coating consisting of $90\%$ zinc and $10\%$ iron.

CFS Designation: 362 T 125-27

Refers to a Track section with $3.62"$ web depth, $1.25"$ flange width, and $27\,\text{mil}$ sheet thickness.

Slump Test

The most widely used workability test for concrete.

Waffle Slab

A two-way joist floor system.

Drop Panels

Elements in flat slabs that help resist punching shear.

Double-Tee Units

Precast concrete slab systems used for large spans, such as parking garages.

Type M Mortar

The type of mortar characterized by the highest compressive strength.

Modular Brick Dimensions

$4 \times 2\frac{2}{3} \times 8$.

Repointing

The process of refilling recessed masonry joints with mortar.

Efflorescence

The deposit of salts on the face of masonry units.

Face Shells

The longitudinal walls of a Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU).

Webs

The transverse walls of a Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU).

Bullnose Unit

A CMU unit used to avoid sharp corners.

Lintel Unit

A unit used to span over an opening in a CMU wall.

Capillary Break Width

A gap that should be at least $1/4"$ wide to prevent water movement.

Weep Holes

Small openings at the bottom of cladding designed to allow water to escape.