The maximum distance that can typically be spanned by a wood truss is _______________ ft.

The typical dead weight of a ¾ inch piece of structural plywood is __________ lbs.

According to Walker's Estimator's Reference Book, 8" light weight concrete block has an R value of _________.

The highest strength mortar is ______________ .

Plans and elevations are usually drawn at no less than _______ .

If 450 bank cubic yards of dry sand is to be excavated, the number of loose cubic yards that will be excavated is ________cubic yards. Select the closet answer.

A _____________contract allows the owner control over the selection of his general contractor.

A contractor is estimating the amount of roofing material to buy for a project. According to Walker's, a  waste factor of _______________ % would be used to estimate the quantity of asphalt shingles for a structure with hip roofs, including dormers and valleys.

A contractor needs to purchase 25 lengths of structural steel angle, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3/8. Each piece of 20" long. The total weight to be purchased is _______________________ pounds. Select the closest answer.

If #3 reinforcement bars are to be lapped a minimum of 30 times the bar diameter, the minimum length of bar lap is inches. Select the closest answer.

Most building departments require that plumbing drawings be submitted in __________________.

Based on the above house plan, the total roof area is ____________________ sqft. Select the closest answer.

Well point systems are typically used for dewatering excavations. For specific applications, the general contractor should ___________________ .

The standard tool for resource control in project scheduling which calculates the project completion date and dates for completion of project activities and intermediate milestones is the ________________________ .

Any discrepancies on the plans or specifications or changes the architect or owner wish to make after the plans and specifications have been issued, but before bids are turned in, are incorporated in the ____________ .

The principal objective of construction scheduling is to manage all of the following resources used in the construction process except for ______________.

2600 L.F. of 2 x is ____________board feet. Select the closest answer.

Vermiculite is a mineral that expands, when heated, to about ___________ times its original size

Which one of these is not one of the three traditional methods of construction scheduling?

A defect in workmanship is found 18 months after a project is completed. A ________bond would cover the repair.

The well point method of dewatering is usually ______.

_____________are drawings in which all horizontal and vertical lines have true length and vertical lines are vertical but horizontal lines are set at 30 degrees or -30 degrees.

A minor arch with a maximum span of 6 feet and a load not exceeding 1000 lb per foot is typically referred to as a ______________________ arch.

A contractor is operating a 225 HP backhoe. The machine is operated for 7.5 hours per shift. If the contractor is working 6 days a week and wants to size a fuel tank to give himself a one week supply of diesel fuel, the tank would need to hold __________gallons. Select the closest answer.

A contractor is building a house with a hip roof. The slope of the roof is 5/12. The plan dimensions of the house are 40'x60'. Assuming a 10% waster factor, the contractor should order ___ sheets of plywood.