Ch.1-6 Quizzes Questions+Answers

Chapter 1

• VOC: Stands for Volatile Organic Compounds.

• Toxic Materials Discussed:

  • Arsenic

  • Cadmium

  • Dioxin

  • Furans

  • Mercury

  • Bisphenol A (BPA)

  • Formaldehyde

  • Lead

  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Types of Specifications:

  • Open Specifications: Allow for multiple product options.

  • Closed Specifications: Specify a single product or brand.

  • Performance Specifications: Define the desired outcomes or performance standards.

  • Reference Specifications: Include standards or documents as references.

• Bid Process:

  • Completion of design includes detailed specs, drawings, timelines.

  • Invitation to multiple bidders.

  • Project owner, project manager, and designers review bids based on cost, quality, experience, and compliance.

  • Best bidder is chosen, contract details are negotiated, and monitored until project completion.

• CSI: Stands for The Construction Specifications Institute; provides organizational structures for material specifications designed to assist architects and designers by offering a numbered system from broad to specific.

• Difference between Type II vs Type III Wallcovering:

  • Type III is heavier, suitable for healthcare, can endure more cleaning agents, and has a topcoat.

Chapter 2

• Acoustic Goods Usage: Libraries, churches, and offices benefit from acoustic materials.

• Pattern Match Importance: Ensures correct application, saves time and money during installation.

• Live Surfaces: Too many can bounce sound, affecting acoustical performance.

• Wall Channels: Stop materials from transmitting vibration.

• Sound Management Goals: Include providing speech privacy, and creating functional and aesthetically pleasing sonic environments.

• Addressing Acoustics by Law: Governed by building regulations, designers must select appropriate materials.

• Management Strategies: Use fibrous materials or bumpy surfaces to tackle echo problems, and focus on ceiling and floor covering for airborne sound management.

Chapter 3

• Paint Formulas:

  • Water-based vs oil-based; alkyds dry faster, oil paints harder, acrylics provide good adhesion, vinyl acrylics offer breathability.

• Skim Coating: Application of a hot mud layer; benefits include a harder surface and better acoustical separation.

• Antimicrobial Systems: Used in environments where bacteria or viruses pose health hazards; biocides prevent fungal growth.

Chapter 4

• Fabric Construction:

  • Dotted swiss produced by clipping or flocking, cotton dyed before spinning is staple dyed, and twill is particularly durable.

  • Burn-out fabric is produced by melting fibers; chenille is a common yarn type.

• Fabric Finishing Processes: Include calendaring for smoothness, dying for color, and printing for patterns.

• Triple Bottom Line: Considers people (ethical labor), planet (environmental impact), and profit (economic viability) in textile selection.

Chapter 5

• Carpets:

  • Suitable for residential applications often made from plant fibers; natural fibers include cotton, wool, silk, and exclude nylon.

  • Denier refers to yarn thickness; placement of seams is critical to minimize visibility.

• Cradle-to-Cradle Program: Carpet manufacturers recycle used materials into new carpet.

• Law Mandates: Thickness of carpets must meet safety standards when transitioning to thinner floor coverings.

Chapter 6

• Wood Characteristics:

  • Figuring creates unique grain patterns; solid wood products have unique properties like CO2 storage and moisture response.

  • Engineered wood like MDF is suited for doors and paneling due to its performance characteristics.

• Chain-of-Custody: Ensures sustainable sourcing, with effectiveness defined by organizations like the FSC.

• Millwork Process: Involves bidding, providing shop drawings, and approvals before production begins.