Bldg. Tech Reviewer

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ALEXANDER N. SAN ANDRES

OCT. 2010
BLDG. CONSTRUCTION REVIEWER

Short metal "T" beam used in suspended ceiling systems to bridge the spaces between the
1 Cross Tee
main beams
2 Roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side Pantile
Clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape laid in courses with units having their
3 Mission Tile
convex side alternately up and down
4 Groove cut into a board or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting board Dado
Part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below
5 Foundation Wall
grade
Part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears
6 Grade Beam
directly on the column footing
7 Black, tar like waterproofing material applied to the exterior of a foundation wall Dampproofing
8 System of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to Balloon Framing
roof supporting second floor joints Balloon Framing
System of framing a building on which floor joists of each storey rest on the top plates of the
9 Western Framing
storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key
10 Dead Bolt
or thumb-turn
11 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine Tryolean Finish
Principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist
12 Chord
bending
13 Composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property Alloy
14 Horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder Backset
15 Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads Baluster
An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high compressive strength but low
16 Cast Iron
tensile strength
Ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds important use in the cutting
17 Nickel Steel
edges of heavy digging tools
18 Commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility Wrought Iron
19 Window or door in which two panes of glass are used with a sealed air space between Double Glass
20 The wall of Intramuros Fortification
21 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance 15mm
22 Special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and multiple web Hybrid Girder
23 Beam that projects beyond one or both its support Cantilever Beam
24 Wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall Shear Wall
25 Modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring Gluing/ Pasting
26 Standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors 0.90 m
Dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in
27 24" x 48" x 1/2"
offices
28 Horizontal exterior roof overhang Eaves
29 Structural method used for longer span/ interval of columns Post-tensioning
Building paper sheathing

30 Humidification and condensation in exterior walls are minimized by providing:
and space filled
Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back
31 Area Wells
the earth
32 Type of slab when the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less than 0.50 One-Way Slab
33 Tar paper. Installed under the roof shingles Felt
34 Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably at the joints of the truss Purlins
35 The section of which the moment changes from positive to negative Inflection Point
Narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the
36 Batten
same plane
37 A wood or plywood piece used to fasten the ends of two members together at a Fish Plate or Gusset Plate
38 butt joint with nails or bolts

39 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured Post-tensioning
40 The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the appearance of a larger beam Beam Blocking
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Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building created by the presence of
41 Atmospheric Pressure
water in the soil
Window which projects outside the main line of a building and the compartment in which it is
42 Bay Window
located extends to the floor
43 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls Control Joints
44 Joint used for adjoining existing building to new building Expansion Joint
Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed
45 Cold Joint
against it
Joint used when vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was
46 Construction Joint
stopped and continued later
Joint that is a straight groove which is used on concrete floors to "control" where the concrete
47 Control Joint
should crack
Joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting,
48 Lap Seam
soldering or brazing
49 Interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat/ lusterless finish Flat Paint
50 Filipino term for horizontal stud Trabe-Anzo
51 Filipino term for floor joist Soleras
52 Filipino term for rabbet Vaciada
53 Filipino term for plastered course Kusturada
54 Filipino term for bottom chord Tirante
55 Filipino term for purlin Reostra
56 Filipino term for eave Alero
57 Filipino term for top chord Tahilan
58 Filipino term for temper (metal work) Poleva
59 Filipino term for plumb line Hulog
60 Filipino term for projection Bolada
61 Filipino term for rafter Kilo
62 Filipino term for baseboard Rodapis
63 Filipino term for alignment Asintada
64 Filipino term for bath tub Baniera
65 Filipino term for brace Pie De Gallo
66 Filipino term for cast iron Pundido (parang manny)
67 Filipino term for contractor Kontratista (yeah!)
68 Filipino term for downspout Tubo de Banada
69 Filipino term for pattern Plantilya
70 Filipino term for mortar Paupo
71 A steel plate attached to both sides at each joint of a truss Gang Nail Plate
72 Climatic factor that is considered in the structural and architectural design of tall buildings Lightning
73 Dry walls are customarily finished Lath and Plaster
1/4 Ø plastic hose filled w/
74 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of
water
3-4-5 multiples with the

75 Manual method of squaring the corners of a building lines in building layout
use of steel tape measure
76 The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood Grain
77 The most common materials used for roofing of urban residential houses G.I. Sheets
78 Block or panel type insulating material used in flat roof of commercial or industrial building Corkboard
79 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing 1 1/2 corr
80 A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts, etc. Chase
81 Building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz, hornblende and mica Serpentine
82 Form of brick bond which is composed of alternating courses of headers and stretchers English Bond
83 Form of brick bond which is composed entirely of stretchers Running Bond
Form of brick bond which is a variation of a running bond with a full course of headers at Common Bond /
84
regular intervals American Bond
Form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely of headers or of
85 Flemish Bond
stretchers
A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled,
87 Heel Cut
exterior wall plate
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A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of
88 Soil Bearing Pressure
the building
89 Materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing system of residential buildings Aluminum Foil Sheets
Reinforced Concrete and
90 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings
High Grade Steel
Material that holds less moisture, is very light, less water absorptive capacity and is very good Asbestos-Cement
91
in sidings of dwelling units Shingles
92 The finished frame surrounding a door Door Jamb
A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a
93 Knob Bolt
key
Door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate
94 Dutch Door
independently or together
95 A twisting force Torsion
The appearance concrete makes when rocks in the concrete are visible and where there are
95 Honey Combs
void areas in the foundation wall, especially around concrete foundation windows
97 A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil to stabilize foundation Sheet Piling
98 Refers to the term stone-cut Wood Siding
99 Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and columns AA
100 Chord splice connectors for trusses Split-Ring
101 A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints together Clamp Nail
102 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall Weathered
103 Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge Hip Rafter
The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and
104 Batter Boards
excavation lines
Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to
105 Composite Column
support a part of load
106 Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check Spirit Level
A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls composed of interconnected
107 laterally supported so as to function as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids Space Frame
of horizontal diaphragms or floor-bracing system
108 The metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches Keeper
109 The appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces Zinc Chromate
110 Coating of commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, ga. 26, having standard corrugation Aluminum Coating
111 Wood flooring finishing material 7 & 6 Wood Planks

112 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surface inward occurs Chalking
113 Time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete footing 24 hours
114 Wall partition wooden framing Studs
115 The appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing Acrylic Latex Paint
116 The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing sheet Acrylic Paint
117 Hardware used to fasten corrugated asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin L Hook Bolt
118 Hardware used to fasten an asphalt strip roof shingle on wooden sheets/planks Staple Wire
119 A type of concrete floor which has no beam Flat Slab
120 Tool used for guiding and testing the work to a vertical and horizontal position Level Tool
121 Tool for testing and for framing work Steel Square
121 Vertical surface on face of a stair step Riser
The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test, etc.) shall be preserved
123 and made available for inspection during the progress of construction and after completion of 2 years
the projects for a period of not less than
124 Nominal 1" - 2" thk members connecting opposite roof rafters to stiffen the roof structure Collar Beam
125 Thickness of a wood plank 2" to 5"
126 Distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight Run
A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving on
127 Portable Hand Router
solid wood
128 A mixture of sand and stone and a major component of concrete Aggregate
129 The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system Girder
130 A wall supporting no load other than its own weight Nonbearing Wall
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131 A wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight Load Bearing Wall
132 A wall that holds back on earth embankment Retaining Wall
A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete
133 Bearing Wall
vertical load carrying space frame
134 A non-bearing wall built on a concrete floor Floating Wall
135 It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall Shear Wall
136 The occupancy load which either partially or fully in place or may not be present at all Live Load
137 Distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks Effective Length
138 The most important component to determine the strength of a concrete mix Cement
139 The total of all the tread widths in a stair Total Run
A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a pump is placed to pump the liquid
140 Sump Pit
to the sewer pipe
141 The pre-construction of components as a part of a whole Prefabrication
142 An opening in the roof for admitting light Skylight
143 Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves Softwood
144 A kind of brick used for high temperature Firebrick
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support
145 Plaster Ground
for finish trim around openings and near the base of the wall
146 Distance between two structural supports Span
147 Scientific name for wood Xylem
148 A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors Muntin
149 Roof that has four sloping sides Hip Roof
150 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion Rip-rap
151 A tough used for carrying off water Moat
152 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete Stripping
153 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting rafters Purlin
A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for securing wood or metal plates to
154 Anchor Bolt
concrete construction
A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening
155 Lintel
to bear the weight of the walls above the opening
156 The placing of glass in windows or doors Glazing
157 Another word for handmill on a stair construction Banister
158 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials Lap Joint
The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its
159 Butt Hinge
jamb
160 Lumber that still contains moisture or sap Green Lumber
161 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof Valley
162 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters Facia
163 A large heavy nail Spike
164 Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to be done Caisson
165 Lumber specification S4S Smooth on four sides
167 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss Chord
168 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor Wood Saddle
169 Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent blade set 45
170 A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever Latch
171 A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party wall Common Wall
172 The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset keyhole Escutcheon
The material used for the process of making watertight the roof intersection and other
173 Flashing
exposed areas on the exterior of a building
174 A short wood bracket or cantilever that supports an overhang portion of a roof Lookout
175 The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the building Formworks
176 Wedge-shaped stone of an arch Keystone
177 Fireproof door with metal covering Kalomein Door
178 The triangular, decorative and supporting member that holds a mantel or horizontal shelf Corbel
179 Lumber that is not squared or finished Milled Lumber
A round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry use to hold down machinery, steel
180 Foundation Bolt
columns or beams, casting, shoes, beams plates and engine heads
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Simplest type of fiber carpet weaving where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable
181 Velvet
“wires” inserted consecutively across the loom
A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and columns where a thin layer of
182 lean cement grout mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or Scratch Coat
masonry spoon to the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, Polyurethane Floor
183
maintenance free, used to finish and topcoat wood flooring Coating
184 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally Scarf
A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is
185 Standard Terazzo
intentionally exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
186 An extension of a rafter beyond the wall line Outrigger
A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the
187 Pivoted Window
header and sill or about the side jamb
188 Used to fill a joint with mastic or asphalt plastic cement to prevent leaks Caulking
189 Type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a French window Rabbet
190 Water-mixed productwith a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime activity in new masonry surface Masonry Neutralizer
191 A crosswise groove at the end of a board Notch
192 Shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light only Figured Wired Glass
The act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound material or combination thereof, in
193 Grading
preparation for a finishing surface such as paving
194 Adjustable metal column used to support a beam or bearing point Monopost
One of a series of parallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in
195 Ceiling Joist or Roof Joist
turn by larger beams, girders or bearing walls
A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner
196 Vigan Tiles
making interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
Steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to
197 Tendon
impart prestress to concrete
198 The upper member of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace Cap
199 A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill Apron
200 A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long Boardfoot
201 Frames of wood or metal enclosing part (or all) of a window sash Casement
The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a basement or crawl
202 Backfill
space foundationwall
Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an
203 Backing
interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars
204 Window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door Casement Window
205 Horizontal beam rafter that supports shorter rafters Barge
206 Window space projecting outward from the walls of a building Bay Window
207 Bonding together two or more layers of materials Laminating
Bottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests on top a foundation,
208 Mudsill
sometimes called sill plate
209 Small-diameter, pre-drilled hole that guides a nail or screw Pilot Hole
210 A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home Rim Joist
In a building frame, a structural element that is shorter than usual, as a stud above a door
211 Cripple stud
opening or below a window sill
212 Carpentry joint by 2 uneven timbers,each of which is notched at the place where they cross Cogged joint
A step usually lowest in a flight, having one or both ends rounded to a semi-cricle and
213 Bull-nosed step
projecting beyond the face of the stair string/s
214 A massive concrete wall that resists overturning by virtue of its own weight Gravity wall
215 n masonry, a hard stone or brick used to reinforce an external corner of a wall Quoin
216 A type of half lapped joint used to resist tension Scarf joint
217 One of a number of short vertical member often circular in section to support a stair handrail Baluster
218 The arrangement and design of window in a building Fenestration

219 What concrete block that is used in making a corner of an anchor wall Fig. A-1
220 Lateral ties used for 36mm main bars for column is 12mm
221 Portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to negative Inflection point
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222 A brick laid on its edge so that its end is visible Rowlock
A short flat piece of lumber which is bolted, nailed or screwed to butting pieces in order splice
223 Scab
them together
224 Diagonal bracing in pairs between adjacent floor joist to prevent the joist fro twisting Cross bridging
225 A bar used to hold the reinforcement on a beam Web
226 A small finishing nail is called Brad
227 A roof wherein the four sides are sloping towards the center terminating at a point Pyramid roof
228 A metal sheet used to connect girder and floor joist at the same level Stirrup
229 A slender structural unit introduced onto the ground to transmit load to underground strata Pile
230 Brick set on end with the narrow side showing is called Soldier
231 Finely divided solid particles added to the vehicle to contribute color and durability to paint Pigment
232 End lapping of corrugated G.I. roofing sheets 30cm
233 Inclined structural member that supports the steps of a stair Carriage
234 Structural steel shape having unsymmetrical balance Channel
235 Hooked end of a 12mm stirrups 6cm
236 Which among the concrete block is the header block Fig B-2
237 A device used as a guide of the hand saw in cutting object to form a milter joint Miter box
238 The best and accurate tool for guiding the work in establishing a horizontal level Plastic hose w/ water
239 Minimum thickness of suspended R.C. slab 100mm
240 Total board foot of 10 pcs. 2"x2"x12' 40 bd.ft.
241 Which among the brick work is a common flemish bond Fig. C-3
242 Xyladecor is a product of Boysen
243 Wall that support weight from above as well as their own dead weight Load bearing wall
244 The distance between inflection point in the column when it breaks Effective length
245 The amount of space measured in cubic units. Volume
246 A bended rod to resist shear and diagonal stresses in a concrete Stirrups
247 The most important component to determine the strength of concrete Cement
248 Another term for plaster board Gypsum board
249 The face or front of a building Façade
250 An opening in the roof for admitting light Skylight
251 Wood coming from trees with needle leaves, rather than broad leaves Soft wood
252 A kind of brick used for high temperature Fire brick
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as guide and support
253 Plaster ground
for finish trim around opening and near the base of the wall
254 The distance between two structural supports Span
255 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion Rip-rap
256 Hammer is a Striking tool
257 Which among the finger joint is the hidden dove tail Fig. D-2
258 The process of removing concrete forms from the cured concrete Stripping
259 A structural member spanning fron truss to truss or supporting rafters Purlins
260 Steel bent inserted in masonry construction for scouring wood or plates to concrete const Anchor bolts
261 Lintel
262 The placing of glass in windows and doors Glazing
263 A rejected building material because of its below standard grade Cull
264 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials Lap joint
265 Lumber that still contains moisture or sap Green lumber
266 The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof Valley
267 A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is part of the cornice Fascia
268 A large heavy nail is referred to as Spike
269 What is the scientific name of wood Xylem
270 A wall that holds back on earth embankment Retaining wall
270 The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a roof or bridge truss Chord
272 Strips of hardwood usually 2"x2" laid over a concrete slab floor Sleeper
273 A vertical structural member which acts as a supporting element in a wall or partition Stud
274 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine Tyrolean finish
275 Curing of concrete or mortar without the gain or loss of heat during the curing period Adiabatic curing
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276 A floor tile composed principally of polyvinyl chloride Vinyl tile
277 The permanent deformation of a materials under a sustained load Creep
278 The vertical face of a stair Riser
279 Groove extended along the edge or face of the wood member being cut parallel to grain Plough
280 The stressing of unbonded tendons after concrete has cured Post-tensioning
281 A brick whose face has been hacked to resemble roughly hacked stone Ashlar brick
282 A type of tape used in finishing joints between gypsum board Perforated tape
283 Employed to reduce restraint by accomodating movement of masonry walls Control joint
284 A window sash which opens inward and is hinged at the bottom Hopper
285 Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric pattern Parquet
286 Anchor bolts and strap are molded out of Wrought iron
287 Common hardware fastener for truss braces Lag screw
288 Sealer type of washer for G.I. roofing sheets Lead
289 Trade name for anti-termite surface application on wood Solignum
290 Retarders or accelerators concrete setting Admixture
291 Coated with zinc Galvanized
292 Technical term for earthquake Seismic
293 Vertical frame of paneled door Stile
294 Fascia between floor and wall Baseboard
295 Cement, sand, and water Mortar
296 Filipino term for framework Balangkas
297 Filipino term for bottom chord Barakilan
298 Filipino term for collar Sinturon
299 Filipino term for plastered course Kusturada
300 Filipino term for purlins Reostra
301 Filipino term for wainscoating tiles Asolehos
302 Filipino term for wrought iron strap Platsuela
303 Filipino term for ceiling joist Kostilyahe
304 Filipino term for door fillet Batidora
305 Filipino term for girder Guililan
306 Filipino term for masonry fill Lastilyas
307 Filipino term for downspout Tubo de banada
308 Filipino term for cabinet hinge Espolon
309 Filipino term for brace Pie de gallo
310 Filipino term for bathtub Baniera
311 Filipino term for temper (metal work) SUBAN
312 Horizonatal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder BACKSET
313 A principal member of a truss CHORD

314 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operatingn machine TYROLEAN FINISH
315 A roofing tile which has the shape of "S" laid on its side PANTILE
316 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility WROUGHT IRON
317 Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed COLD JOINT
318 Has high compressive strength but low tensile strength CAST IRON
319 Horizontal surfaces on which the stone units lie on course BED
That part of the foundation for a building which forms the permanent retaining wall of the
320 FOUNDATION WALL
structure below grade
321 The boxing in or covering a joist beam or girder to give appearance of a larger beam BEAM BLOCKING
A system of framing building in which floor joist of each storey rest on the top plates of the
322 WESTERN FRAMING
storey below and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
HYDROSTATIC
323 Pressure equivalent to that exerted on a surface by a column of a water at a given height
PRESSURE
324 Fashion tone ceiling tiles manufacturer ACI INSULATION
325 Pre painted longspan roofing manufacturer JACINTO COLOR STEEL
326 Combination of aluminum foil, installed beneath the ceiling under G.I. Roofing THERMAL INSULATION
327 Anodizing gives aluminum oxide coating by means of this ELECTROLYTIC ACTION
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HIGH TENSILE
328 Use of aluminum sheets is not allow in this material
STRENGTH
329 A brand name of asbestos roofing PLACA ROMANA
330 Anchor bolts and column straps are made of this STEEL
331 Tradename for plastic materials FORMICA
332 First group of wood used as shoring TANGUILE
333 Minimum thickness of footing according to NBC 250mm
334 A passageway of a chimney FLUE
335 A defects in softwood consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resin PITCH POCKET
336 Lumber defects caused by broken twigs KNOTS
They are used for unpainted surfaces or those to be repainted after most of the original paint
337 PRIMER SEALER
has been removed
338 Concrete mixed ideal for road pavement and waterproof structure AA
339 Lumber defects due to the effects of fungi MOLDS AND STAINS
340 To coat steel or iron by immersing in a bath of zinc GALVANIZING
341 A boring bit having a conical shaped cutter to accommodate the head of the screw COUNTERSINK
342 A metal plate attached to the face of a door, around the shaft for the door knob ROSE
343 The process of marking wood, metal bricks using pointed material SCRIBE
344 A brand of liquid solution of pigment in suitable vehicle of oil, organic solvent or water DAVIES
A building material made of fused silica with alkaline bases, drawn up with a metal bar from a
345 GLASS
tank
346 A low wall around a chalet type house ZOCALO
347 Common hardware fastener for truss braces LAG SCREW
348 A material which provides a seal as a result of pressure between he faces of a joint COMPRESSION SEAL
349 The cross bar of a panic exit device; serves as a push bar to actuate the panic hardware CRASH BAR
350 Rock volume to collect water in retaining wall BLEEDER MASS
351 A horizontal timber which serves as a base for the stud in a stud partition SOLEPLATE
One of the outer structural member of a frame; as at the outer edge of a door or a window
352 STILE
sash
353 A tradename for for anti-termite surface application on wood SOLIGNUM
354 A roofing material having a galvanized steel as base with acrylic overglazedd COLOROOF
355 Concrete with low cement content LEAN
356 Pre-casted custom designed architectural panel with specially designed waterproof joints FLOOR PANEL
A barrier or diaphragms formed to prevent the movement of the soil, to stabilize the
357 SHEET PILE
foundations
358 A fireproof door with metal covering KALAMEIN
Comes from decidous or broadleaf trees and are typically used for flooring, stairs, paneling,
359 HARDWOOD
furniture and interior form
360 The evergreens and are used for general construction relatively soft and easy to cut and work SOFTWOOD
361 Used for posts, girder, jambs attached to concrete and also for wooden decks YACAL
362 Finest wood for furniture TINDALO
363 Used for paneling and plywood veneer DAO
364 Tanguile like for framing chests, jewel boxes, stair frames KAMAGONG
365 Philippine mahogany for framing chests, stair, frame WHITE LAUAN
366 Used for framing joist, truss APITONG
367 Most expensive used for furniture and paneling, flooring, door pnels, stairs NARRA
368 The most common lumber in the market; used generally for framing, joists, nailer, studs TANGUILE
369 Used for paneling ALMACIGA
370 The hard cross grained mass of wood formed in a trunk at the place where a branch KNOTS
A crack due to natural causes occuring in timber; includes ring shakes, cup shakes heart
371 SHAKES
shakes, star shakes and wind shakes
372 A defects in softwoods; consist of an opening in the grain that contains pitch or resins PITCHPOCKETS
373 A cracks that extends completely throug a piece of wood or veneer SPLIT
A small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, usually caused by
374 CHECK
shinkage during drying
375 Distortion in shape of parallel plane surface WARP
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A round edge or bark along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber; usually caused by
376 WANE
sawing too near the surface of the lag
The decay of seasoned wood caused by fungi of a type capable of carrying water into the
377 DRY ROT
wood they infest
378 1 inch x 12 inches x 1 foot of length 1 BOARD FOOT
379 Thickness x Width x Length / 12 BOARD FOOT FORMULA
380 1" TO 1 1/2" thk and wider BOARDS

381 2" to 4" thk DIMENSION LUMBER
382 5" x 5" and larger TIMBERS
A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finishes on both sides with a
383 PLYBOARD
thin layer of wood, glued together with industrial glues
384 Hip roof support JACK RAFTER
385 Another term for plaster board GYPSUM BOARD
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be plastered to act as a guide and support
386 TRIMMING GUARD
for finish trims around openings and near the base of the wall
387 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion RIPRAP
388 Strips or hardwods usually 2" x 2" laid over a concrete slab floor SLEEPERS
389 Steel window section for muntins Z BAR
A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill-up the gap of marble slabs during
390 POLYMER
installatiuon of floor or wall finishes
391 A type of handless lockset key operatd to give double security DEAD BOLT LOCK
392 Admixture that impart color on concrete TRUSCON
PRE-TENSIONED
393 Tension is placed on the reinforcing prior to the placing of the concrete
CONCRETE
394 Subjecting reinforcement bars, tendons to tension on a stress bed prior to concrete pouring PRE STRESSING
395 The soil or rock directly beneath the footing FOUNDATION BED
396 Minimum time required for removing the form for sides of beams and girders 3 DAYS
397 To improve the water repellant qualities of cement in concrete mixing SAHARA
398 A paint defects causes by applying a finish coat over too damp a base coat BLISTERING
398 A type of concrete floor which has no beam FLAT SLAB
399 A 2" to 5" thick piece of lumber WOOD PLANK
400 A flat glass sheet possesing high quality polished, smooth surface FLOAT GLASS
401 A protein; the chief nitrogenous ingredient of milk CASEIN
A type of roofing materials made from semi solid mixture of complex hydrocarbons derived
402 ASPHALTIC
from coal of petroleum and before installation dissolved in solvent, emulsified, heated to liquid
The tradename for flouroplastic which is transparent to opaque in character and is used
403 TEFLON
primarily for electrical fixture and pipe sealing
403 The chemical reaction between cement and water which produces hardened cement HYDRATION
405 The process of striking the concrete in order to bring the surface to the required grade SCREEDING
Temporary structure used to support a permanent structure during its erection and until its
406 FALSEWORK
become self supporting
408 An excavation whose length greatly exceeds its width TRENCH
A type of steel that develops a protective oxide coat on its surface upon exposure to the
409 WEATHERING STEEL
elements so that the painting is not required for protection
A pattern bond with alternate strechers and headers in each with headers centered over
410 FLEMISH BOND
stretchers in the course below
Such as barite, magnitite and steel punching and is used primarily for nuclear radiation
411 HEAVYWEIGHT
shielding
A type of scaffold which has one line of standard to support the outside of the scaffold deck,
412 PUTLOG SCAFFOLD
while the inside edge is supported from the wall being built
413 A portland cement specification ASTM C 150
A clad aluminium sheet used for standrad corrugated, ribbed or V-beam section and various
414 ALCLAD
embossed pattrens for industrial roofing and curtain wall sheets
415 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surfaces inward occurs CHALKING
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416 Inlaid wood flooring usually set in simple geometric patterns PARQUET
A special coating system with high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, POLYURETHANE FLOOR
417
maintenance free, used to finish topcoat and wood flooring COATING
A type of plastic rigid to flexible, translucent to opaque and is used in insulation, siding, wood
418 PVC
imitation, flooring and piping
419 The paint materials used for sealing, filling, correcting surface defects on wood surfaces GLAZING PUTTY
A type of cement that provides 190% of type I strength after one day curing and also produces TYPE III HIGH EARLY
420
about 150% of the heat of hydration of normal cement during first seven days STRENGTH
421 The process of proportioning cement, water, aggregates and additives prior to concrete mixing BATCHING
422 Minimum slump recommended for mass concrete 2 to 5 INCHES

423 The placing of concrete using pneumatic pressure of dry mix concrete or mortars SHOTCRETE
424 A standing position of brick construction having length and height as the exposed surface SOLDIERS
A process employed to reduce the amount of free water present in plastic concrete after the
425 VACUUM DEWATERING
concrete has been placed and screen
An electrolytic process in which the aluminum is emmersed in a specific acid solution through
426 ANODIZING
which a direct current is passed between the aluminum and the solution
The substance in the paint which gives continuity and provides adhesion to the surface or
427 VEHICLES
subtrite
428 A more substantial framework progressively built up as tall building rises up STAGING
429 No. 5 designation of a bar 16mm
A water tight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundation or
430 CAISSON
structures below water level
A wood defect that is a small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings,
431 CHECKS
usually caused by shrinkage during drying
432 Bolts w/c incorporate torque control groove so that the stem breaks under a specified torque TENSION SET BOLTS
433 A soil condition where the soil material is in the natural state before the disturbamnce BANK
The process of increasing the density of a soil by mechanically forcing the soil particles closer
434 COMPACTION
together, thereby expelling the air from the void spaces
A special form of cast in place concrete pile in which an enlarged based is formed during
435 BULB PILE
driving
436 A beam usually distributed horizontal forces to footings TIE BEAM
A type of glass produced by heating annealed glass almost to the melting point and then
437 TEMPERED GLASS
chilling it rapidly which is 3 to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass
A type of paint that produces a very smooth and glossy surface and sometimes referred to as
438 DUCO
pigmented lacquer
439 A horizontal layer of mortar on which bricks are laid BED JOINT
Walls made up of two masonry wythes separated by an air space 2" (50mm) or more in width
440 CAVITY WALL
and tied together by metal ties
A type of soft formwork with no shoring along its span and is supported instead of trusses
441 FLYING FORM
frames along its span and shoring on both ends
442 Class AA concrete mixture ratio 1: 1 1/2 : 3
443 A column usually reinforced concrete, constructed below the ground surface PIER
A defect in lumber which is round edge or bank along an edge at a corner of a piece of
444 WANE
lumber, usually caused by sawing too near the surface
A liquid component of a paint to increase its fluidity, they volatize or evaporated during drying
445 SOLVENTS
and not became part of the film
446 A plate usually wood used to anchor a stair to concrete KICKER PLATE
EXPANSIVE SOIL
447 A type of settlement that cause the grade slab to bend upward due to wet soil expansion
HEAVING
448 A special type of paint made with varnish as the vehicle, applied in wood and metal ENAMEL
Whitish powder that forms on the surface of bricks or stone walls due to evaporation of
449 EFFLORESCENCE
moisture or containing salts
450 The most widely used type of building brick which is made of natural sand and clay or shale KILN BURNED BRICKS
451 A vertical joints between brick wythes COLLAR JOINT
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A paint defect coat by soft undercoat, forming shallow cracks at closely spaced but irregular
452 CHECKING
interval
453 It is not a vehicle of paint EMULSIFIERS
454 A double unit glass INSULATING GLASS
A pattern consisting of stretcher or running bond six or seven courses with a course of
455 COMMON BOND
headers laid perpendicular to the stretcher course
Additive used to ensure that all particles of cement and water are mixed thoroughly in a
456 DISPERSAL AGENT
concrete setting
Flouropolymers, powder coatings, siliconized acrylics and polyesters are these types of
457 LAMINATED COATING
coatings for aluminium
A process of coating steel products by immersing them in a bath of motten zinc after cleaning
458 ANODIZING
them
Another term used for ASTM A572 high strength low alloy. It is a structural steel which uses a
459 WEATHERING STEEL
natural form of oxidation for protective coating
A rigid frame which is done by welding together its two spanning members, both are
460 connected homogenously to the vertical column members fastened conventionally to the TWO HINGED FRAME
concrete pedestal
Steel plate under the end of a beam used to distribute the end reaction where the beam rests
461 BEARING PLATE
on a masonry or concrete support
Used as a dry sheet to protect wood sheating from dripping asphalt, usually composed of
462 TARRED FELTS
combination of felted papers, shredded wood fibers and asphalt saturated
A type of surfacing in built-up roof where a flood coat of bitumens is applied over the top ply
463 GRAVEL SURFACING
and a layer of aggregate is applied while the flood coat is hot
464 Unitary roofing materials which are similar to shingles except that they are split out SHAKES
PAINT DEFECTS
An incomplete form of peeling where the paint cracks into the large segments, the edges of
465 which breakaway from the surface while the center remains attached.Usually due to repeated ALLIGATORING
application of new coats over old coats
Discoloration of coating caused by solube color in the underlying surface,may be prevented
466 BLEEDING
by applying an impermeable undercoating
Formation of blisters or pustules in coating, may be due to underlying spots of grease,the sun
467 BLISTERING
during the process of drying
468 Progressive powdering from the surface inward CHALKING
469 Loss of luster, due to insufficient or defective undercoat, improper filling of wood DEADENING
470 Clouding of the laquer film through precipitation of moisture in the film MOISTURE BLUSH
471 Constant temperature and constant low humidity in the finishing will help
472 Rough appearance resembles very closely the peel of the orange, improper surface cleaning ORANGE PEEL
473 Indicate imperfect attachment to the surface; due to dampness, greasy surface and moisture PEELING
As it called, changes in atmospheric conditions during application over sweating or

474 PINHOLING
incompletely dried undercoats, spots of grease or soap
475 Irregularities of surface due to uneven flow of varnish or paint, too much varnish, inc brushing RUNS AND SAGS
Adhesive property of incompletely dried coating, it is caused especially in the refinishing of old
476 TACKINESS
work, over unclean or greasy surface
477 Due to applications of few heavy coats for more thin ones, due to cold weather WRINKLING
478 The loss of color of a paint film through exposure to sunlight and weather FADING
STANDARD WEIGHT OF PLAIN OR DEFORMED ROUND STEEL BARS
479 What is the standard weight of 8mm hot weld deformed bar 0.396 KILO
482 What is the standard weight of 16mm hot weld deformed bar 1.580 KILOS
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487 What is the standard weight of 36mm hot weld deformed bar 7.992 KIOS
5 TYPES OF PORTLAND CEMENT
489 Is used for general concrete construction where the special properties are specified TYPE I
Is for use in general concrete construction exposed to moderate surlfate action or where
490 TYPE II
moderate heat of hydration is required
491 is used where high early strength is required TYPE III
492 is used where low heat of hydration is required TYPE IV
493 is for use when high sulfate resistance is required TYPE V
TYPES OF DOORS
This is workhose of metal windows available in many combination of fixed and operating sash.
494 PROJECTED
Usually, the lowest light will project in and the upper ends projects out for maximum comfort
Another version of the projected sash, this window provides an integral grill permitting
495 SECURITY
ventilations but restricting the size of an object that can pass through the window
496 Operating sash for ease of operation DOUBLE HUNG
It provide flush interior and exterior wall surfaces without the need for counter- balancing
497 SLIDING
hardware intrinsic in the double hung window
498 A larger amount of light than ventilation is desired COMBINATION
499 Vertically proportioned sash that swing outward, somewhat like a door CASEMENT
It offers 100% ventilation combined with a degree of rain protection not attainable with
500 AWNING
casement sash
An awning window which is reduced in to an operating louver, with a profound effect on
501 JALOUSIE
appearance and ability to provide weatherstripping
502 Popular in multi-storey, AC commercial building. They usually rotate90deg up to 180deg PIVOTED
TYPES OF HINGES
503 A movable joint used to attached, support and turn a door about a pivot HINGE
504 Two rectangular metal plate which are joined with a pin BUTT HINGE
A hinge containing one or more spring, when the door is open the hinge returns it to the open
505 SPRING HINGE
position automatically
506 The axle or pin about which a window or door rotates PIVOT HINGE
TYPES OF HINGES ACCORDING TO APPLICATIONS
507 A hinge designed for attachment on the surface of the door and jamb without mortising FULL SURFACE
Having one leaf mortised into the dge of the door and the other surface mounted on the door
508 FULL MORTISE
frame
A hinge, one plate of which is mortised in the door leaf, the other being surface mounted on
509 HALF MORTISE
the jamb leaf
510 A hinge which is applied to the surface of a door leaf and to a mortise jamb leaf HALF SURFACE
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS
511 Structural elements that carry or support the superstructure of the building FOUNDATIONS
512 Foundaion w/c transfers load to the earth at the base of column or wall of substructure SHALLOW FOUNDATION
513 Transfer the load at a point far below the substructure DEEP FOUNDATIONS
TYPES OF COLUMN FOOTING
514 A combined footing of prismatic shape, which supports two or more columns in a row CONTINUOUS
515 Large footing extending a wide area MAT/RAFT FOUNDATION
Intended to transmit structural loads through the upper zone of poor soil to a depth where the
516 PILE FOUNDATION
earth is capable of providing the desired support
Uses wide flange or I beam; A series of steel beams, bolted together and placed over a
517 GRILLAGE FOOTING
footing used to distribute a concentrated column over the top of footing
518 A footing which supports more than one column load COMBINED FOOTING
TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS
519 A footing which is especially wide, usually of reinforced concrete SPREAD FOOTING
A foundation cut in series of steps in a sloping bearing stratum to prevent sliding when subject
520 BENCH FOUNDATION
to the bearing load
An arch in which intrados below the springing line use to distribute concentrated loads in
521 INVERTED ARCH
foundations
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A watertight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundations or
522 CAISSON'S FOUNDATION
structures below water level
523 A continuous foundation under a full extent of the structure MAT/RAFT FOUNDATION
A footing having a tie beam to another footing to balance a structural load not symmetrically
524 CANTILIVER FOOTING
located with respect to the footing
525 A series of steel beam bolted together and placed over a footing used to distribute GRILLAGE FOOTING
A system of piles, pile caps and straps that transfers the structural load to the bearing stratum
526 PILE FOUNDATION
into which the piles are driven
MIXING OF CONCRETE
527 About 10% of the mixing water is placed in the drum before drying materials are added DRUM MIXING
READY MIXED CONCRETE
528 Concrete is mixed completely in the truck mixer 1 1/2-3 minutes mixing TRANSIT MIXED
529 Concrete is mixed in a stationary mixer and delivered in the truck agitator CENTRAL MIXED
530 Concrete is mixed partially in a stationary mixer and mixing is completely in the truck mixer SHRINK MIXED
PLACING OF CONCRETE
Concrete must be placed in position properly compacted within WHAT minutes after adding
531 30 to 60 MINUTES
water, then cement setting will start
MIXING OF CONCRETE
532 It shall be continued for at least WHAT minutes, after all the materials are in the drum 1 1/2 MINUTES
CURING OF CONCRETE
Concrete (other than high early strength) shall be maintained above 10 C and in a moist
533 condition for at least the WHAT days after placement High early strength shall be maintained FIRST 7
above 10 C and in a moist condition for at
534 least the WHAT days FIRST 3
HANDLING OF CONCRETE
535 General purpose concrete 16 to 20 L of water
536 Load bearing 4" CHB 28 to 32 L of water
537 Non load bearing 4" CHB 36 to 40 L of water
538 Cement mortar 16 to 20L of water
Stacking of cement bags Maintain a clearance of WHAT feet (minimum) beteween G.I.
539 4 FEET
Roofing and cement bag stack
REBAR LIMITATIONS FOR FOOTINGS
540 Minimum bar size of footing NO. 5 or 16mm
1 1/3 times the size of
541 Spacing of rebars is WHAT of times the size of aggregate or 25mm
aggreagates or 25mm
REBAR LIMITATIONS FOR FOOTINGS
542 Minimum size of column rebar NO. 5 or 16mm
543 Minimum number of column rebar for square/rectangular coulumns 4 PIECES
544 Sizes of column ties NO. 2 or NO. 4
BENDING AND BENDING POINTS OF REBAR
545 Beams and girders which require bent bars from face of the support for END span L/7
546 Beams and girders which require bent bars from face of the support for INTERIOR span L/5
547 Angle of inclination of bent bars from the horizontal 45degrees
12TIMES BAR DIAMETER
548 Column rebars to be embedded to footing should have an anchorage is
or 305mm
549 Distance of column rebars should be continued uninterrupted above the floor line L/4
If rebars are to be spliced by welding, it should be cut at these distances from each point of
550 102mm,152mm,254mm
cut
SPLICING OF REBARS
Splices at point of maximum tensile stress (bottom, center bars, at midspan) Or it should be
551 IT SHOULD BE AVOIDED
lapped or welded
SIZES OF LAP SPLICES
552 24 times bar diameter 276MPa
553 30 times bar diameter 345MPa
554 36 times bar diameter BUT NOT LESS THAN 305mm 414MPa
555 Both ENDS of BOTTOM bars should be BENT UPWARDS at this ANGLE 15 degrees
ELECTROLYTIC
556 Aluminum-Concrete reactions
REACTION
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THEY SHALL NOT BE LARGER in outside diameter than 1/3 THE OVERALL THICKNESS
OF SLAB, WALL OR BEAM which they are EMBEDDED TOOLS FOR PLACING CONCRETE
557 STRAIGHT EDGE
Or "STRIKE OFF" It is the first finishing tool after the concrete is placed and is used to strike
off the concrete surface to proper grade
JITTER BUG after the concrete has been struck off, it can be used to compact concrete in
558 HAND TAMPER
flatwork construction
A long flat rectangular piece of wood or aluminum from 3" to 4" wide with handle on top, used
559 DARBY
to float the surface of concrete slab immediately
560 A tool or machine used to smooth uniformed surfaces of freshly placed concrete BULL FLOAT
561 A finishing tool used on the edges of fresh concrete or plaster to provide a rounded corner EDGER
562 A metal tool used to cut a joint partly through fresh concrete JOINTER OR GROOVER
THREE COAT PLASTER
563 First coat SCRATCH COAT
564 Second coat BROWN COAT
565 Third coat FINISH COAT
A proportioned mixture of silaceous material and cement which after being prepared in plastic
566 MORTAR
state with water hardens into a stone-like mass
Refers to a piece of timber of either cylindrical or either geometrical cross section vertically
567 POST
placed to support a building
A vertical structure used to support a building made of stone, concrete, steel or combination of
568 COLUMN
the above materials
COLUMN CLASSIFICATION TO TYPES OF REINFORCEMENT
SQUARED TIED SPIRAL
569 Minimum of 6pcs. of 16mm diam. Reinforcing bar
COLUMN
COMPOSITE COLUMN
570 Spiral column combined with WF steel column
COMBINED COLUMN
571 A steel column used as a support for girders and beams LALLY COLUMN
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
572 Such an expansion joint, between two adjacent structures which are not in physical contact ISOLATION JOINT
A grooved which is formed in a masonry structure to regulate the location and amount of CONTROL JOINT W/
573
cracking DOWEL
A joint formed by the insertion of the tounge of one member into the corresponding groove of
574 T&G CONTROL JOINT
another
BUTT-TYPE
575 Used for floor of 5" thick and greater
CONSTRUCTION
576 Used of heat to prevent contractions THERMAL EXPANSION
PRE STRESSING OF CONCRETE
PRE-COMPRESSING
577 Process using hydraulic jacks on fixed abutments
METHOD
SELF CONTAINED
578 Done by tying jacks based together with wires located at end of a beam
METHOD
579 Strands are stretch between massive elements BOND FRICTION
580 Steel is heated by means of electric power; cooling THERMAL PRESSING
VOLUMETRIC
581 Used of expanding cement restrained by steel strands
EXPANSION
SITE CASTS
Is used chiefly with two way flat plate structures, almost eliminates formwork by casting the
LIFT SLAB
582 slabs of the building in a stack on the ground, then using hydraulic jacks to lift the slabs up the
CONSTRUCTION
columns to their finl position
Is fabricated in large sections supported on deep metal trusses; the sections are moved from
583 FLYING FORMWORK
one floor to the next by crane, eliminating much of the labor
Useful for tall wall structures such as elevator shafts; stairwells and storage soils. A ring of
584 formwork is oulled steadly upward by jacks supported on a vertical reinforcing bars, while SLIP FORMING
workers add concrete and reinforcing in a continuous process
Is a floor slab cast on the ground and reinforced concrete wall panels are poured over it in a
585 TILT-UP CONSTRUCTION
horizontal position, then tilted into positions and grouted together
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(Pneumatically placed concrete) is sprayed into placed from a hose by a stream of
586 SHOTCRETE
compressed air and can be deposited without formwork ven on vertical surfaces
587 The concrete is formed in thin sections as thin as 2 1/2" or a large shell THIN SHELLS
588 Concrete or mortar which is pumped through a hose and projected at high velocity on surface SHOTCRETE
A construction method relying primarily on the used of standardized manufactured

589 PRE-FABRICATED
components
A method of concrete building construction in which floor and roof slabs are cast at ground
590 LIFT SLAB
level and then raised into sa position by jacking
CLASIFICATION OF PILES
591 A pile which carries a vertical load BEARING PILE
592 A pile that transfer its loads to the soil through friction with the earth surrounding it FRICTION PILE
593 A pile driven at an inclination to the vertical to provide resistance to horizontal forces BATTER PILE
One of a number of piles, interlocked with similar units, to form a barrier to retain soil or to
594 SHEET PILE
keep water out of foundation
A heavy square timber which is driven vertically downward to guide steel sheet piling; used for
595 GUIDE PILE
the construction of coffer dams, caissons
FLOOR SYSTEMS
596 A horizontal beam supporting a floor joist GIRDER
597 A wood member placed on top of the foundation wall in wood frame construction SILL
598 Any joist which carries a floor FLOOR JOIST
599 A short beam, joist or rafter supported by a wall at one end and by the header at the other TAILPIECE
600 A wood strip nailed to the lower side of a girder to provide a bearing surface for joist LEDGER STRIP
In concealed construction, a material or member which fills or seals the open construction to
601 DRAFTSTOP/ FIRESTOP
prevent or retard the spread of fire
602 A short transverse joist that supports the end of the cut-off joist at stairwell holes HEDGER
A beam joist or rafter supporting one end of a header at the edge of the opening in the floor or
603 TRIMMER
roof frame
STANDARD HOOKS
604 180-deg bend plus WHAT db extension but not less than 65mm at free end of bar 4db
605 90-deg bend plus WHAT db extension, at free end of bar 12db
FOR STIRRUPS AND TIE HOOKS
606 16mm bar and smaller, 90-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 6db
607 20mm and 25mm bar, 90-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 12db
608 25mm bar and smaller, 135-deg bend plus WHAT extension at free end of bar 6db
MINIMUM BEND DIAMETERS
Inside diameter of bend for stirrups and ties shall be less than WHAT for 16mm bar and
609 4db
smaller
For bar larger than 16mm are the following:
610 10mm to 25mm 6db
611 28mm to 32mm 8db
612 36mm 10db
SPACING LIMITS FOR REINFORCEMENT
613 Between parallel bars in a layer shall be WHAT db but not less than WHAT distance db; 25mm
614 Parallel layers two or more reinforcement, distance is not less than WHAT distance 25mm
In spirally reinforced or tied reinforced compression members, clear distance between
615 1.5db nor 40mm
longitudinal bars shall be not less than WHAT db nor WHAT SIZE
In walls and slabs other than joist, primary flexural reinforcement shall space not more than
616 3x or 450mm
WHAT TIMES the wall or slab thickness OF WHAT distance
MINIMUM SIZE OF FILLET AND PARTIAL PENETRATION WELDS
617 To 6 inclusive 3
618 Over 6 to 12 4.5
619 Over 12 to 20 6
620 Over 20 7.5
621 Over 40 to 60 9
622 Over 60 to 150 12
623 Over 150 16
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Along edges of the material 6mm thick, not greater than the thickness of the material 6mm
624 thick or more; not greater than the thickness of the material minus WHAT LENGTH OF MINUS 1.5mm
FILLET WELDS
625 Minimum effective length of a fillet weld; not less than WHAT times the nominal size, 4x
626 or not exceed WHAT of its effective length ONE FOURTH or 1/4
The transverse spacing of longitudinal fillet welds used in end connections shallnot exceed
627 200mm
WHAT
628 The minimum amount of lap joint shall be WHAT times the thickness of the thinner 5x;25mm
629 part, but not less than WHAT 25mm
630 The effective length shall not be less than WHAT the weld size, with minimum of WHAT 4x;40mm
Size of fillet welds terminating at ends or sides; be returned continuously around the corners
631 2x
for a distance of not less than WHAT times the nominal size of the weld
ALUMINIZED BACKING &
632 Roof insulation under purlins TAPE G.I. STRAP LINER
G.I. TIE WAR
ALUMINIZED
633 Roof insulation over purlins BACKINGRUBBER
CEMENT (RUGBY)
634 Damp Proofing / Moisture Barrier ASPHALT
NON FLAMMABLE
635 Acoustical Installation
ALUMINUM
1999 BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
An alternative fastening material that can be used for metal on ceiling joist other than metal 3/16' x 1/2" ALUMINUM
636
screws BLIND RIVETS
A masonry finish using pure cement mixed wit flexible synthetic latex based additive like
CEMENT TEXTURED
637 Plexibond to a tacky consistency then applied by an applicator roller to give a remarkable
FINISH
finish
A paint defect that occurs on inferior brands where the paints contains soluble pigments thus
638 WRINKLING
softens and dissolves by water or by chemical after sufficient drying
What is the standard weight of a 25mm diameter hot rolled weldable deformed or plain steel
639 3.853 KILOS
bar per meter length
640 A recommended method of joint by steel deck manufacturers SEAM LOCK
641 It does not comprise in the tie rod system of a steel deck scaffold SWIVEL PIPE CLAMP
642 A paint defect by discoloration of coat caused by soluble color in the underlying surface BLEEDING
#16 EXPANDED METAL
643 Glass block reinforcement in a spaced of 7/16" gap to accept it and the binder
LATH
MODULAR
644 System of measurement when utilising modular systems of construction and technology
COORDINATION
MAIN/CROSS TEE AND
645 A wood ceiling joist substitute for drop ceiling usually made of aluminium or pre-
WALL
ANGLE SUSPENSION
646 painted GI used to hang lightweight boards such as fiber glass boards
SYSTEM
Used to install brick plaqueta on to a scratch coat of a masonry wall in an evenly distributed 3/4" THK CEMENT
647
manner GROUT
What is the standard weight of a 16mm diameter hot rolled weldable deformed or plain steel
648 1.578 KILOS
bar per meter length
649 What is not a brand of ceramic tiles PIEDRA TILES
3/4" LAYER OF CEMENT
650 A ceramic tile is installed into a masonry wall over rough plaster by a uniform
MORTAR
PRESTRESS CONCRETE
651 Floor system by Jackbuilt
T-BEAM FLOOR SYSTEM
652 In lockset, this is the safest door lock recommended for main entry doors MORTISE LOCKSET
653 Wood end joint requiring tensile strength SCARF
654 Natural coating which brings the natural beauty of wood OIL WOOD STAIN
1/5 SIDE FORMS, 1/3
655 Coarse aggregates standard sizes DEPTH SLABS, 3/4
CLEAR SPACING
Mortise and tenon wood construction joint where tounge and grooves meet halfway making
656 BLIND AND STUB
the connection clean of joint traces
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657 An accessory of tie rod scaffold system FORM CLAMP
UNIFORM 10mm
658 Installation of Piedra tiles over mortar bed
THKCEMENT PLASTER
659 A door type used between a dining and kitchen to allow a server to see through VISION DOOR
Vertical location of a ground surface often used as a reference point with respect to the
660 BENCHMARK
vertical height
SCREW WITH
661 Method of fastening jamb to concrete or masonry
EXPANSION PLUG
662 Not a wood parquet geometric design HEPTAGON
A highly trained labor used to prepare rough to finish plastering, lay concrete hollow blocks,
663 FINISHING MASON
install tiles and pebble washout
A kind of masonry finish which utilise a chamfer wood block out, usually 1"x1" distance at 2" CURDOROY or TOOL
664
o.c. which serves a s form when removes gives design line texture is added by chisel FINISH
665 A system of mass production and industrilisation by prefabrication of furniture and cabinets MODULAR SYSTEM
666 A type of glass use in constructing vision door which must be shutter proof to be accident free LAMINATED
A construction technique in color reproduction applying the Munsell color principle-

667 HUE SCALE
SECONDARY COLOR LIKE ORANGE TURN TO BE YELLOW
668 A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal angles diagonally PLAIN MITER
669 Steel window section for muntins Z-BAR
SHIMS, BEARING PLATE,

670 Basic parts of stressing anchor STRESSING WASHER,
BOTTOM PLATE
A hardener mixture mixed with marble dust to fill up the gap of marble slabs during installation
671 POLYMER
of floor or wall finishes
A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finish on both sides with a
672 PLYBOARD
thin layer of wood, glued together
CROSS BRACE MUST BE
673 What is wrong with the installation of steel scaffold INSTALL IN OPPOSITE
DIRECTION
75mm WIDE PRESSURE
SENSITIVE ALUMINIZED
674 In air condittioning duct, what type of strap is used to insure that there is no air gap is left
DUCT TAPE STRAP AT
600mm O.C.
WOOD LATHE MACHINE
675 Woodwork equipment to form the different wood mouldings for balusters and newel posts
or TORNO
Method recommended by manufacturers to join the steel deck and the rebars Steel deck that
676 CONDECK
can be used for two slab
ALUMINUM PIPES &
CONDUITS AT R.C.
SHALL BE SECURED
677 It precludes good construction practice for pipes and conduits embedded in concrete
NOT BY TIE WIRES BUT
MUST BE EFFECTIVELLY
COVERED
A construction technique in color reproduction applying the Munsell color principle-HAS A

678 CHROMA SCALE
DEGREE OF ITS COLORFULNESS or INTENSITY
679 A type of handless lockset key operated to give double security DEAD BOLT LOCK
INSTALL
POLYETHELYNE FOAM
W/ ALUM. FOIL BARRIER.
680 A type of insulation recommended in air conditioning duct warp
ADHERE BY INDUSTRIAL
ADHESIVE TO
GALVANIZED AIR DUCT
REVERSE THE
To secure the steel purlins properly to the steel cleat considering the axial, torsion and shear
681 LOCATION OF THE "Z"
stresses present at the joint PURLINS
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Minimum concrete cover for 20mm and larger for shell and folded plate members for cast in
682 20 mm
place
SPACE TO INSTALL
683 The purpose of inverted channel shape at bottom edge of metal door CONCEAL DOOR
CLOSER
684 Structural member in steel truss framing to counter act compression in roof PURLIN SAG RODS
1998 BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
A concrete flooring and finish which transform ordinary plain concrete into an elegant STUCCO FLOORING
685
decorative surface FINISH
686 Concrete hollow block laying ASINTADA
CARPETS Is made of inserting face yarns or tufts through premanufactured backing by used
687 TUFTED
of needles
Simplest type of all carpet weaves. Pile is form as loom loops over wires inserted across
688 VELVET
loom. Pile height is determined by height of wire inserted
The loom is highly specialized and nearly as versatile as hand weaving. Color combinations
689 AXMINSTER
and designs are limited only by the number of tufts in the carpet
The loom operates like a velvet loom, except that it has a Jacquard mechanism with up to six
690 WILTON
color frames
This process produces complete carpet by imbedding pile yarns and adhering backing to a
691 FUSHION
viscous vinyl face that hardens after the curing
The process resembles weaving in that the face and back are made simultaneously. Backing
692 KNITTED
and pile yarns are looped togeher with a stitching yarns with three sets of needles
A pretreatment of poured concrete such as wall, beams and column where a thin layer of
693 cement grout mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry SCRATCH COAT
spoon on to the surface to give a tooth for excellent plaster adhesion
694 Local species of wood used for studding, cabinet and flush door framing TANGUILE
A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, POLYURETHANE FLOOR
695
maintenance free to finish and topcoat wood flooring COATING
A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency of mortar mix is spray by
696 SANDBLASTING
mechanical or pneumatic means. It is left to dry to give rustic finish
Terrazo floor described by its physical appearance, the stone or pebble is intentionally
697 RUSTIC TERRAZO
exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
A type of window where the sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the header or the
698 PIVOTED
sill or sides of the jamb
699 A door hinge at the left and the door leaf swings inside the room to the left LEFT HAND
A water mixed product, mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime activity in new masonry
700 MASONRY NEUTRALIZER
surface. Without this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective
Indicates imperfect adhesion of the film to the surface, with the film getting strip off in
701 PEELING
relatively large pieces due to application on damp or greasy surface
702 A threaded rod instead of masonry construction for anchoring the sill plate to the foundation ANCHOR BOLT
The finish board immediately below a window sill. Also the part of the driveway that leads
703 APRON
directly into the garage
704 A series of arches supported by a row of columns ARCADE
A curved structure that will support itself by mutual pressure and the weight above its curved
705 ARCH
opening
A recessed area below grade around foundation to allow light and ventilation into a basement
706 AREAWAY
window or doorway
707 A facing of squared stones ASHLAR
A concrete flooring and finish which transform ordinary plain concrete into an elegant and
decorative trextured surface. This is by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give
708 IMPRESSO CRETE
a fast color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while the concrete is still plastic
to create the look and finish of stone, slate or brick
An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and flushed with the cabinet
709 INSET or INTERIOR
sidings
710 A type of wood end joint where both woods are cut at equal angles diagonally SCARF
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A type of terrazo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is
711 RUSTIC TERRAZO
intenionally exposed while the cement matrix is depressed
712 The most common type; relatively small chip sizes STANDARD TERRAZO
713 Larger chips with smaller chip filling the spaces between VENETIAN TERRAZO
Random fractured slab of marble up to approximately 15" greatest dimension 3/8 to 1" thk with
714 PALLADIANA TERRAZO
smaller chips filling the space
A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90deg to 180deg about the header and
715 PIVOTED
sill or about the side jambs
KEEP THE CEMENT
716 To prevent plaster from improper adhesion, the substrate must be rough end
PLASTER
717 and the cement plaster should be.. AS THIN AS POSSIBLE
718 It is not a brand of house paint ICI DULUX
719 Type of joint used to install in the glass of a French window RABBET
An equipment uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the underside of the ceramic tile during
720 EDGE STRIP TROWEL
installation
A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow the natural
721 SMOKED GLASS
light only
is the act of excavating or filling an earth or any sound material or combination thereof in
722 GRADING
preparation for a finishing surface such as pavings
A floor finish commercially size 1"x1"x12" utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner making
723 VIGAN TILES
interesting and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
724 Standard distance measure from the center of the drain hole of a water closet to a finish wall 305 mm
725 A beam that supports smaller beams in floor system GIRDER BEAM
726 LINTEL BEAM
727 Pre-construction of components as part of the whole PRE FABRICATION
728 Wood defects are heart shakes, cup shakes, star shakes KNOTS
729 Lumber that is not squared or finished UNDRESSED LUMBER
730 hinges on left; open inward LEFT HAND
731 hinges on right; open inward RIGHT HAND
732 hinges on left; open outward LEFT HAND REVERSE
733 hinges on right; open outward RIGHT HAND REVERSE
734 A wall jointly used by two parties under easement agreement Party Wall
Type hinge containing one or more springs, when a door is opened,
735 the hinge returns it to the open position automatically, may act in Spring hinge
one direction only, or in both directions.
A group of more-or-less transparent liquids which are used to
736 provide a protective surface coating at the same time they allow the Varnishes
original surface to show but add a lustrous and glossy finish to it
A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which
737 gypsum plaster is made (by heating); colorless when pure used as a Gypsum
retarder in Portland cement.
738 Basic ingredient in clay Brick
A class of rock composed silica grains. Colors include gray, buff,
739 Sandstone
light brown and red
A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not
740 Dry Vent
exposed to back up waste from drainage pipe
A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air
741 between the drainage and vent system where the drainage system Relief Vent
might otherwise be air bound.
Written or printed description of work to be done describing the
742 Specification
qualities of materials and mode of construction.
743 Additional information contract documents Bid Bulletin
Given the span of the slab as 5.40 m of 18 ft. The depth of the
744 16 inches or .46 m
girder shall be __________.
Given the depth of the girder mentioned above, what shall be
745 9 inches o .23 m
the size of its breadth?
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Space in a building without a basement, an unfinished accessible

746 space below the first floor which is usually less than a full story Crawl Space
height.
The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an entirely
747 Adhesiveness
different material.
The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly to one
748 Cohesiveness
another.
749 Which of the following is not a nonferrous metal? Steel
A hard, brittle inorganic substance, ordinarily transparent or
750 translucent; produced by melting a mixture of silica, a flux and Glass
stabilizer.
Materials used to reduce or stop the penetration of moisture
751 Damproofers
through the concrete. Reduces permeability.
An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of
752 concrete. Such a material maybe added to the mix to increase the Accelerators
rate of early-strength development for several reasons
A traditional building material, it is easily worked, has durability
and beauty. It has great ability to absorb shocks from sudden load. In
753 Wood
addition, has freedom from rust and corrosion, is comparatively light in weight, and is
adaptable to countless variety of purpose.
A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with or without
coloring pigments, adjusted and diluted with correct amounts and
754 types of additives and thinners, which when applied on a surface, Paint
forms as adherent continuous film which provides protection,
decoration, sanitation, identification and other functional properties.
Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete, or timber
755 members, assembled in layers at right angles, and filled with earth Cribbling
or stones.
756 Bigger than ceiling joist usually placed every 1.20m o.c. Ceiling rafters
Used for bearing walls of light buildings, the height usually
757 restricted to four stories. Structural load bearing wall tile are made Load bearing wall tile
in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 in thickness.
What should be the maximum spacing of stirrups applied if the
758 8 inches
depth of the girder is 0.40 m?
A wall which separates two abutting living units as to resist the
759 Fire Block
spread of fire.
Measures the density of granular soils and the consistency of SPT – Standard
760
some clay. Penetration Test
Materials often added to the concrete or applied to the surface
761 Concrete Additives
of freshly placed concrete to produce some special result
Which of the following is not a Sheet Glass?
a. Picture Glass
762 b. Window Glass Insulating Glass
c. Heavy Sheet Glass
d. Insulating Glass
A door made up of small horizontal interlocking metal slats which
763 are guided in a track; the configuration coils about an overhead drum Roll-up door
which is housed at the head of the opening, either manual or motordriven.
764 The minimum length of splice needed for column. 60 cm
765 Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator 35 degree
Which are timber, steel, or pre-cast planks driven side by side to
766 Sheet piles
retain earth and prevent water from seeping into the exaction?
The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch
767 Distribution Line
circuits are connected.
Are wooden sticks used as posts sharpened at once end driven
768 Brace or the Diagonal
into the ground to serve as boundaries?
769 Identify the miter joint
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770 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
771 Identify which figure is flemish (double stretcher) brickwork
772 Identify which figure is a dado wood joint
773 Identify which figure is a blind and sub-mortise and tenon joint
774 Identify which letter in the target is a valley jack rafter?
775 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a pantile
That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent
776 foundation wall
retaining wall of the structure below grade is a
Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement
777 control joints
of masonry walls are known as
A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous
778 balloon framing
to roof supporting second floor joints is known as
Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a
779 tryolean finish
hand operated machine is
A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to
780 chord
the other primarily to resist bending is a
781 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is Casein
a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to
782 alloy
obtain a desired property
The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the
783 Backset
center of the knob or lock cylinder
A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its
784 wrought iron
corrosion resistance and ductility is
785 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is Pabalagbag
786 The Filipino term for riser takip silipan
787 The Filipino term for collar plate is sinturon
788 The Filipino term for temper (metal work) poleva
789 The Filipino term for plumb line is hulog
790 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support cantiliver
791 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral parallel to the wallforces shear wall
Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser
792 equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there be between two floors 15..
having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden
793 gluing/pasting
boards sub-flooring is by
The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper
794 0.90 meters
floors is
The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum Trunners
795 24” x 48” x ½”
used for dropped-ceiling in offices is
The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch
(1”) x 4”(commercial size) T & G flooring. Assuming that the
796 1,098 bf
available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” , the
total board feet needed is
In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required,
797 intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a post-tensioning
structural method of construction called
In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required,
798 intervals of columns can be wider than the ordinary by adopting a post-tensioning
structural method of construction called
Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be providing building paper
799
minimized by sheathing and space filled
Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in

800 tropical region at walls and roofs by conduction. This can be wood
minimized by the use of
glossy surfaced asphalt
801 A material used to remedy vapor flow saturated paper, 50 lbs or
more
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Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and
802 lath and plaster
they are customarily finished with
Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also
803 furring
be applied over CHB masonry wall by using
To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar
804 flashing material
materials come together, it is necessary to provide
The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior
805 grade beam
walls of a superstructure and bears directly on the column footing is
A narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges
806 batten
of two parallel boards in the same plane is a
807 The stressing of unbounded tendons after concrete has cured is post-tensioning
The boxing in of covering a joist, beam or girder to give the
808 beam blocking
appearance of a larger beam is known as
A system of framing a building on which floor joists of each
809 storey rest on the top plates of the storey below and the bearing western framing
walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey is known as
Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building
810 atmospheric pressure
created by the presence of water in the soil is known as
A window which projects outside the main line of a building and
811 the compartment in which it is located extends to the floor is known bay window
as
A form of brick bond in which each course is alternately
812 flemish bond
composed of entirely of headers or of stretchers is known as
A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next
813 cold joint
batch of concrete is placed against it is
An iron alloy usually including carbon and silicon which has high
814 cast iron
compressive strength but low tensile strength is
815 The Filipino term for plastered course is kusturada
816 The Filipino term for bottom chord is estunyo
817 The Filipino term for purlin is reostra
818 M sopo
819 The Filipino term for top chord is tahilan
The capacity of a wall to hold moisture is important in the
1” thick V-cut wood
820 design of dwelling units. Select the best material which will
boards
reduce moisture in a wall when used
Plaster or plywood ceiling on nailers or joists below a
821 ventilated roof space may show “pattern staining” on the adequate insulation
ceiling. This can be prevented by
Heat gain through the walls in buildings exposed to combination of wood
822 afternoon sun intensifies discomfort of inhabitants because of boards and plywood with
conductivity. However, this can be minimized by the use of cavity between
double wall plywood on
Sound or noise between bedrooms may be reduced by using
horizontal and vertical
823 less expensive materials with the application of construction
studs with
techniques absorbents
The staircase of a house has a total run of 3 meters and a
824 total rise of 2.16 meters, the tread width is 11 inches and riser 3.69 meters
is 7 7/8”, therefore, the stringer length is
825 Dry walls are customarily finished with lath and plaster
The riser of a stair is 6 ½ inches. What is the run using
826 12.2247 inches
formula R/T = tan (R-3) x 8 degrees
One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is ¼ Ø plastic hose filled
827
the use of with water
A manual method of squaring the corners of a building 3-4-5 multiples with the
828
lines in building layout, is the use of use of steel tape measure
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When dry conditions are demanded of asphalt tile floor felt paper below sub-slab
829 finishes on concrete over earth, apply the waterproofing (WP) then WP on top of the sub-
steps slab
Due to temperature effects in materials, concrete walls,
830 slabs of long buildings, new buildings adjoining existing expansion joints
buildings should be provided with
A typical block or panel type insulating material used in
831 corkboard
flat roof of commercial or industrial building
What is the height of the RC curtain wall surrounding a
water tank located at the penthouse whose capacity is 5000
832 U.S. gallons. The diameter of the tank is 2.5 meters (I.D.) and 4.16 meters
freeboard of 0.30 meters. The wall shall be as high as the water
tank.
Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used columns, splices,
833
by architects in planning and design of buildings materials, lot
Select the grouping one subject of which is a criterion used columns, splices,
834
by architects in planning and design of buildings materials, lot
Narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small
835 compared to wall area, will normally require acoustical ceiling only
treatment of the
A ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and
836 finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy digging tools nickel steel
is a
A building stone of igneous origin and composed of quartz,
837 serpentine
hornblende and mica is a
A form of brick bond in which the course consists of
838 flemish bond
alternate stretchers and headers in known as
A system of framing a building on which floor joist of each
storey rests on the top plates of the storey below and the
839 western framing
bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
is known as
840 The Filipino term for rabbet vaciada
841 The Filipino term for projection is bolada
Given a riser equals six inches and using the stair treadriser
842 proportion formula 2R + T = 25, how many risers will 18 risers
there be between two levels having a vertical distance of 9’-0”
A geological or ground condition considered in determining
843 soil bearing pressure
the size and type of foundation of the building
These are materials excellent as vapor barrier in the roofing
844 aluminum foil sheets
system of residential buildings
reinforced concrete and
845 The chief structural materials, used for tall buildings are
high grade steel
These are classified as good and less expensive insulating porous concrete, glass
846
materials used in buildings fibers, guilt materials
This is a material that holds less moisture, is very light, less
847 water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of asbestos-cement shingles
dwelling units
The toilet bathroom floor finish is designed to be at least
one inch below the bedroom floor finish. What should be the
vertical distance between the bedroom floor finish and the top
line of the 2” x 6” yacal floor joists which carry the toilet bath
848 6 ¼ inches
floor system assuming that ¼” thick mosaic vitrified tiles will be used in the toilet bathroom on
4” RC slab with membrane
waterproofing, using standard acceptable measurement of
materials for residential houses
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A Howe Truss is being considered to support the roofing

system of a residential building. The pitch of the truss is 1
849 vertical 3 horizontal. What is the total length of the top chord, if 7.906 meters
the span of truss is 12 meters and the eave is 1.5 meters
horizontally?
850 The finished frame surrounding a door is a door jamb
A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both
851 knob bolt
knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key is a
A door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the
852 dutch door
other, this leaves may operate independently or together is a
A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or
853 lap seam
plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
A joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or
854 lap seam
plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or brazing is a
A clay roofing tile approximately semi cylindrical in shape
855 laid in courses with units having their convex side alternately mission tile
up and down is a
The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior
856 grade beam
wall of the super structure and bears directly on the column footing is a
857 The wall of Intramuros is fortification
858 The Filipino term for rafter is kilo
859 The Filipino term for baseboard is rodapis
A climatic factor that is considered in the structural and
860 lightning
architectural design of tall buildings
This is a ground condition that determines the size, type
861 soil bearing pressure
and shape of the building footing/foundation
What is the height of a curtain wall for a downfeed water
tank at the deck roof with 60,000 gallons capacity and diameter
862 3.513 meters
of 3 meters, freeboard of 0.30 meters, shall be as high as the
water tank
Select the grouping one subject of which is a general concrete, steel and wood,
863
criterion used by architects in planning and design of buildings type of floor finish
The most common materials used for roofing of urban
864 G.I. sheets
residential houses
For very large roof spans (for auditoria, transport buildings, space frames, light steel
865
exhibition halls) of over 150 ft these structures are suggested economical solutions skeleton structures
Rise is the vertical distance between the upper surface of
866 two consecutive steps. The horizontal distance between the going
nosing of two consecutive steps is the
Noise inside the building is o two kinds, namely, airborne
noise and impact noise . Insulation must be provided against ¼” double wall on 2” x 4”
867
both of these by internal walls and floors. Examples of better studs
sound insulation are
When the soil beneath the building is not exceptionally
well drained and it is necessary to exclude dampness, the best
868 pitch or bituminous felt
material to be used which is installed beneath the concrete slab
is
This material holds less moisture, is very light with less
869 absorptive capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential asbestos cement shingles
houses in tropical regions
870 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing is 2 ½ corr.
A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts,
871 chase
etc. is called
872 A twisting force is torsion
A barrier or diaphragm formed to prevent the movement of soil
873 sheet piling
to stabilize foundation, etc. is
874 The term stone-cut refers to a wood siding
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875 Wood with metal cladding is called kalamein
876 The Filipino term for floor joist is soleras
877 The Filipino term for bottom chord is tirante
Standard concrete mix for beams, girders, slabs, stairs and
878 “AA”
columns is
879 Chord splice connectors for trusses is split-ring
880 A vertical line check uses a plumb bob
A specialized fastener used to pull on to hold mitered joints
881 clamp nail
together is
882 Most waterproofed type of mortar joints for wall is weathered
Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the
883 hip rafter
ridge
The horizontal boards nailed to corner post to assist in the accurate layout of foundation and
884 batter boards
excavation lines are called
Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or
885 composite
cast-iron core designed to support a part of load is
886 The Filipino term for ceiling joist is kostilyahe
887 The Filipino term for concrete beam is biga
Instrument or tool capable of vertical and horizontal line check
888 spirit level
is called
The vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where
889 construction joint
concreting was stopped and continued later is called
890 A twisting force is torsion
A continuous recess built into a wall to receive pipes, ducts,
891 chase
etc. is called
It is a special type of plate girder consisting of tees, angles and
892 hybrid girder
multiple web
When the ratio of short span to the long span of a slab is less
893 one-way slab
than 0.50, slab is a
Longitudinal beams which rest on the top chord and preferably
894 purlins
at the joints of the truss
A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function as
895 space frame
a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal
diaphragms or floor-bracing system
A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls
composed of interconnected laterally supported so as to function as
896 space frame
a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal
diaphragms or floor-bracing system
897 Concrete slab should have a minimum clearance of 15 mm
It is designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the
898 shear wall
wall
The section of which the moment changes from positive to
899 inflection point
negative is called
900 What is the appropriate painting material type for wood surfaces? zinc chromate
Commercially made corrugated G.I. sheets, of gauge 26, having
901 aluminum coating
standard corrugation are coated both sides with
902 Wood flooring finishing material 7 & 6 wood planks
What hardware/material is needed to fasten an asphalt strip
903 staple wire
roof shingle on wooden sheets/planks?
The time required for the removal of a form works of a concrete
904 24 hours
footing
905 Wall partition wooden framing is called studs
How many corrugation is required as the minimum side lap of an
906 1½
ordinary standard G.I. sheet roofing?
907 What is the appropriate paint material for G.I. sheet roofing? acrylic latex type
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The paint finishing material of long-span pre-painted roofing
908 acrylic paint
sheet is
What hardware/material is needed to fasten corrugated
909 L hook bolt
asbestos cement roofing sheet on a steel purlin
A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from
910 chalking
the surface inward occurs. It is called
A joint where two successive placement of concrete meet is
911 construction joint
called
A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight
912 without the benefit of a complete vertical load carrying space frame bearing wall
is called
913 A type of concrete floor which has no beam is called flat slab
the slab is being
914 A one-way concrete slab are used when supported by two parallel
beams
tool used for guiding and
testing the work to a
915 Level tool is a
vertical and
horizontal position
tool for testing and for
916 Steel square is a
framing work
917 The vertical surface on face of a stair step is called riser
918 Tin shear is a masonry tool
919 Auger bit is part of bearing tool
The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression
test, etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection
920 2 years
during the progress of construction and after completion of the
projects for a period of not less than
not less than 1” thick x 4”
921 Wood board should have a thickness specification of
and up wide
922 Wood plank is a piece of lumber that is 2” to 5” thick
The distance from the first to the last riser of a stair flight is
923 run
called
A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make
924 portable hand router
smooth cutting and curving on solid wood is called
The major horizontal supporting member of the floor system is
925 girder
called
926 Wood defects are heart shake, cup shake, star shake and knots
smoothed or planed
927 Dressed lumber is referred to
lumber
928 The other kind of handsaw other than rip-cut saw is cross-cut
Walls that support weight from above as well as their own dead
929 load bearing walls
weight
It refers to the occupancy load which either partially or fully in
930 live load
place or may not be present at all is called
The distance between inflection point in the column when it
931 effective length
breaks is called
932 The amount of space measured in cubic units volume
An expansion joints adjacent parts of a structure to permit
933 contraction joint
expected movements between them is called
To find the volume of water in a cylindrical tank, multiply the
934 height
area of its base by its
The most important component to determine the strength of a
935 cement
concrete mix is
936 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support is called cantilever beam
937 Jack rafter is used for hip roof support
938 The total of all the tread widths in a stair is called total run
939 The face or front elevation of a building façade
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A pit in a basement floor made to collect water into which a
940 sump
pump is placed to pump the liquid to the sewer pipe
941 pre-construction of components as a part of a whole refers to Pre fabrication
942 An opening in the roof for admitting light is called skylight
Wood coming out from trees with needle leaves, rather than
943 softwood
broad leaves are called
944 firebrick
The building frame construction system that uses one piece
945 balloon framing
structural stud from the foundation to the roof
A nailer strip incorporated in rough concrete wall to be
946 plastered to act as guide and support for finish trim around openings plaster ground
and near the base of the wall
947 The distance between two structural supports span
948 The scientific name for wood is XYLEM
In designing a stair, to find the height of the riser, divide the
949 risers
height of the stair by the number of
950 A kind of roof that has four sloping sides hip roof
951 Stone placed on a slope to prevent erosion rip-rap
952 A tough used for carrying off water moat
The process of removing concrete forms from the cured
953 stripping
concrete
A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supporting
954 purlin
rafters
A threaded steel bent inserted of masonry construction for
955 anchor bolt
securing wood or metal plates to concrete construction
A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the
956 top of door or window opening to bear the weight of the walls above lintel
the opening
957 The placing of glass in windows or doors glazing
A rejected building material because of its below standard
958 cult
grade is called
959 Another word for handmill on a stair construction banister
960 A joint produced by lapping two pieces of materials lap joint
lumber that still contains
961 Green lumber is
moisture or sap
The internal angle formed by the two roof slopes of a roof is
962 valley
called
A vertical board attached on the ends of the rafters. It is a part
963 facia
of the cornice
964 A large heavy nail is referred to as spike
In designing a stair, to find the number of riser divide the
965 risers
height of the stair by the height of each
Underwater watertight chamber to allow construction work to
966 caisson
be done
vertical and horizontal
wood sticks and lumber
used to
Stakes and batter board in a construction layouting procedure
967 determine the elevation
refers to and ditances of the
reference points of the
proposed building
968 Lumber specification S4S means smooth on four sides
The term used to indicate top and lower principal member of a
969 chord
roof or bridge truss
970 Strips of hardwood, usually 2x2” laid over a concrete slab floor wood saddle
Miter square is a guiding and testing tool that has a permanent
971 45
blade set at
972 A wall that holds back on earth embankment retaining wall
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973 In structural steel section joints, it is recommended NOT to use oxy/acetyline welding
A wall that serves two (2) dwelling units, known also as party
974 common wall
wall
975 Pertaining to a material description that resembles glass alabaster
To allow concrete to dry by keeping it moist to attain maximum
976 stabilize
strength
The hardware on a door to accommodate the knob and lockset
977 escutcheon
keyhole
The material used for the process of making watertight the roof
978 flashing
intersection and other exposed areas on the exterior of a building
vertical space in a building intended for ducts, pipes, wire and
979 chase
cables
The term to describe the putting up of the skeleton of the
980 formworks
building
981 The zig-zag rule is a carpenter measuring tool
wedge-shaped stone of
982 Keystone is
an arch
a fireproof door with
983 Kalomein door is
metal covering
984 Lumber that is not squared or finished milled lumber
90 degree bend plus 12
How is a 90 degree bend standard hook for concrete
985 db extension, at free end
reinforcement constructed of bar
Surface in contact with
the bolt head and nut
Good high-strength-bolted connection for steel should have the shall have a
986 following physical characteristic for good workmanship. Which of the following listed is NOT slope of not more than
ideal? 1:10 with respect to a
plane normal to the
bolt axis
What are piles at an inclination to resist forces that are not
987 batter piles
critical?
group of parallel
reinforcing bars bundled
988 Which of the following criteria for bundle bars, do NOT apply? in contact to act as
a unit shall be limited to
three in any one bundle
What is a concrete beam placed directly on the ground to
989 grade beam
provide foundation for the superstructure?
What is a round steel bolt embedded in concrete or masonry
990 use to hold down machinery, steel columns or beams, casting, shoes, foundation bolts
beams plates and engine heads?
A concrete flooring and finish which transforms ordinary plain
concrete into an elegant and decorative textured surface. This is
done by adding dust-on-color pigments to the concrete to give a fast
991 stucco floor finish
color and imprinted with a patented pattern and texture while the
concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone, slate
or brick
992 Vernacular term for Concrete Hollow Block (CHB) laying asintada
An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and
993 inset or interior
flushed with the cabinet sidings
Type of carpet weave important for an architect/designer to
know to guide him as to what type of construction and specification
994 should he recommend. What simplest type of fiber carpet weaving velvet
where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”
inserted consecutively across the loom?
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A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and

columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout mixed with flexible
995 scratch coat
base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon to
the surface to give a “tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
Local species of wood commonly used for wall studding, cabinet
framing, and flush door framing, though scarcely available in the
996 mahogany
market now due to forestry ban. This type of species is due to
cheaper cost than the other listed below
A special coating system with a high gloss shine while
polyurethane floor
997 maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance free, used to
coating
finish and topcoat wood flooring
A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency
998 mortar mix is sprayed by mechanical or pneumatic means. The sandblast
sprayed cement is left to dry and give a rustic finish. Optional paint coat maybe required
25% of scaffoldings can
What criterion conforms to good construction practice for the be removed at slab area
earliest time to remove scaffolding for concrete flooring other than after 14 days
999
early-strength concrete if no anticipated load is expected over and 100% of scaffolds
poured floor? after 21 days after
pouring
A type of wood end joint where both wood are cut at equal
1000 scarf
angles diagonally
When utilizing “knock-down” modular system of cabinets and standard sizes, shapes
1001
furniture, an end user is constrain of using: and forms
A type of terazzo floor described by its physical appearance
1002 whereby the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the standard terazzo
cement matrix is depressed
concrete shall be carried
on at such a rate that
Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs the concrete is at
1003
quality of concrete? all times plastic and flows
readily into space
between reinforcement
A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90 degrees
1004 pivoted
to 180 degrees about the header and sill or about the side jamb
To prevent cement plaster from improper adhesion, the keep the cement plaster
1005
substrate must be roughened while observing the following: as thin as possible
A type of “hands of door” where the hinge is at the left and the
1006 left hand
door leaf swings inside the room to the left
What type of joint is used to install a glass into a lite of a
1007 rabbet
French window?
An equipment to uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the
1008 notch trowel
underside of a ________ tile during installation
A water-mixed product mixed to a ratio of 1:20 to stabilize lime
1009 activity in new masonry surface. Without preparing the surface with masonry neutralizer
this mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective
A paint defect which indicates imperfect adhesion of paint to
1010 the surface, with the film getting stripped off in a relatively large peeling
pieces due to application on damp or greasy surface
A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door
1011 figured wired glass
with glass to allow natural light only
1012 Vernacular term for rough plastering rebokada
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Course aggregates shall

Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be no larger than ¾ the
minimum
be well graded, easy workability and method of consolidated are
clear spacing between
1013 such that the concrete can be poured without honeycomb or voids.
individual reinforcing
What is the nominal maximum size of a course aggregate when bars or wires, bundles of
working spaces between reinforcements for proper bonding> bars, or prestressing
tendons or ducts
What is the minimum concrete cover for primary reinforcement
db but not less than 30
1014 of beams and columns not exposed to earth or weather for precast
mm
manufactured under plant control conditions?
What is the act of excavating or filling of earth or any sound
1015 material or combination thereof, in preparation for a finishing grading
surface such as paving?
A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and
fired in traditional manner making interesting and attractive rustic
1016 vigan tiles
clay shade patterns. Because of the rustic effect the floor is finished
rough and simply adhere by cement with some irregularities
What is a steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand,
1017 tendon
or a bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress to concrete?
1018 An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of concrete Accelerators
Class of rock changed from their original structure by the action of extreme pressure,heat, or
1019 combination of these forces. Igneous
A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which gypsum plaster is made;
1020 Gypsum
colorless when pure used as a retarder in Portland cement
Is a traditional building material, easily worked, has durability and beauty has great ability to
1021 absorb shocks from sudden load. It is rust and corrosion proof. Wood
A method of drying lumber where it is strip-piled at a slope on a solid foundation. This allows
1022 air to circulate around every place while the sloping allows water to run off quickly. Air Drying
Term used to describe a wooden member built up of several layers of wood whose grain
1023 directions are all substantially parallel Glue Laminated Timber
It is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in a way that the grain of each layer is at
1024 right angles to the grain of each adjacent layer. Plywood
1025 In masonry, a joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar or cement Joint Filler
A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed
1026 against it. Cold joint
1027 A three-pieced rigid structural frame in the shape of the upright capital letter `A’ A-Frame
To provide a hard, non-corrosive, electrolytic, oxide film on the surface of a metal, particularly
1028 aluminum, by electrolytic action. Galvanize
1029 Squared building stone Ashlar

1030 Usually the lowest storey of a building, either partly or entirely below grade. Cellar
A slight convex curvature built into a truss or beam to compensate for any anticipated
1031 deflection so that it will have no sag when under load Camber
A mixture of water and any finely divided insoluble material such as clay or Portland cement
1032 and water Cement Paste
1033 A brace or any piece of a frame which resists thrusts in the direction of its own length Brace, Diagonal
1034 A process for preserving wood by impregnating the cell with creosote under pressure Boliden salt process
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That part of the building, the ceiling of which is entirely below or less than 4 ½ feet above
1035 grade Cellar
What is the protective plate surrounding the keyhole

1036 escutcheon
of a door
1037 A type of bolt used to fasten upper and lower door cremone bolt
A type of catches for closing of cabinet doors in
place. A fastener which holds a door in place by
1038 bullet catch
means of a projecting spring actuated steel hall
which is depressed when the door is closed
For finishing accessories, what is the term for a hand
1039 grip installed in a shower, which may be used in grab bar
steadying or support one’s self.
For finishing accessories, a device attached above
1040 spring door closer
screen door as automatic door closer.
A type of tape used in finishing joints between
1041 perforated tape
gypsum board.
A threaded bolt having a straight shank and a
1042 conventional head such as square, hexagonal, machine bolt
button or countersank.
It is a type of thermal insulation and it is made from
1043 fibrous materials such as mineral wool, wood fiber, blanket insulation
cotton fiber, or animal hair.
For the soil method of testing, it is a boring with
standard penetration tests can give indication of the
1044 bearing capacity of the soil by the number of blows test boring
of a standard driving hammer required to advance a
sampling tube into the soil by a fixed amount.
For the soil type classification, if the particle of soil
1045 Cobble
takes the whole hand to lift it is called.
1046 For Construction tagalong term for Fascia board is senepa
For brick work construction.what brick work with
1047 English Bond
alternate courses of headers and stretchers.
For control of concrete mix. It is prepared when
freshly mixed concrete and filled in the cone with
1048 Slump test
three equal layers. Being tamped and rodded 25
times with a standard 5/8” bullet nosed rod.
A type of wall in construction that laterally braced
1049 that bears against an earth or other fill surface and retaining wall
resists lateral and other forces.
It has been proven in construction that
_____________has durability and beauty. It has a
1050 great ability to absorb shocks from sudden load and Wood
light in weight which adaptable in a countless variety
of purposes.
In construction, it is a mixture of cement, sand and
1051 water, used for laying brick or masonry. It is too mortar
weak to be used by itself as a material for building.
In history of masonry,____________were apparently
first used around 3500 B.C. by the people who lived
1052 bricks
in the flat, low laying plain between Tigris and
Eupharates rivers in what called now Iraq.
A valve controlling the flow of water or gas from
1053 Corporation stop
main to a service pipe. Also called corporation cock.
A shieve like device for mixing air with the water
1054 Aerator
flowing from the end of the spigot.
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Any of a class of thermoplastics characterized by

extreme toughness, strength and elasticity and
1055 nylon
capable of being extruded into filaments, fibers, and
sheets.
1056 These lower the freezing point of paint to avoid the posibility of the paint freezing in storage. Stabilizers
These are chemicals which cause the latex particles in water-thinned paints to pack together
1057 to form a uniform film Coalesting agents
during the time that the water is evaporating away from the surface.
These are silicon oils or fatty acid esters which help to keep the white hiding pigments and
1058 Anti-flooding Agents
color particles from separating from each others.
Liso galvanisado
1059 Tagalog term for "Corrugated G.I. sheet"
Kanallado
1060 English term for " Sinturon" Collar plate
1061 A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a French Tile
A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist
1062 Chord
bending is a
1063 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is Wrough Iron
It is a timber that most widely used for wharf and bridge construction, ships, posts, foundation
1064 sills, railroad tiles and Bansalagin
other construction where strength and durability is required.
A Portland cement concrete to which chemical foam is added to generate gases in the
1065 process of deposition, Aerocrete
resulting in lightweight pre-cast or shop-made unit in both hallow and solid forms.
It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand and 1 part finely crushed
1066 Granolithic finish
stone. (
Equipment for Measure and Control Instrument for measuring the thickness of paint films and
1067 that is calibrated with a nonferrous metal reference gauge, of a thickness close to the film to Magnetic Gauge
be measured.
A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light
1068 Figured wired glass
only
1069 Which caps the end of rafters outside a building, which can be used to hold the rain gutter. Fascia board
An opening carried out or fitted in a work allowing the passage of a person in order to be able
1070 Manhole
to reach at some parts of this work. This opening is generally closed by an inspection cover.
A construction carried out by juxtaposition of elementary solid materials such as bricks, quarry
stones, ashlars, concrete blocks, etc., constituting a set of given shapes and sizes and mostly
1071 Masonry
bonded between them by a binder,By extension, this word also points to the works made of
not reinforced concrete.
These are hollow units as opposed to bricks which is solid. They are made from the same
1072 Materials as brick, but all Structural tile
are formed by extrusion in the stiff-mud process.
A hard Board made from relatively small materials. The materials are graduated from coarse
at the center of the
1073 board to fine at the surface to help produce a product with smooth dense surface. Both faces Particle board
are sanded. Uses are
floor underlay and selvings common as a base for wood veneers, plastic laminates.
1074 Filipino Term for "Ridge Roll" Palupo
is that part of woodworking that involves joining together pieces of wood, to create furniture,
structures, toys, and
1075 Joinery
other items. Some wood joints employ fasteners, bindings, or adhesives, while others use only
wood elements.
1076 Filipino Term for "Terrace" Asotea
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Two thicknesses of paper laminated together with a film of asphalt. Two kinds of paper is
1077 used-one is a kraft paper. Vapor barrier
The other, a mixture of ground wood pulps. Treated by the sulfate and the kraft methods.
In general finishes, what do you call the finishing process applied to fabrics for the purpose of
1078 gassing
removing fuzz of protruding fibers?
is the process of closing the weave and creating a heavy and compact
1079 beetling
appearance
1080 is a finish applied to wool fabrics, it is a pre-shrinking process fulling
In special finishes, what do you call the finish that is given to loosely constructed fabric or
1081 slip-resistant finish
fabric with low thread count?
is a mechanical finish of subjecting the surface of a fabric to a brushing
1082 napping –
process to raise the fiber ends
is a chemical treatment designed to make a fabric bacteria
1083 antiseptic finish
resistant
also known as wash and wear, it dries smoothly and need a little
1084 drip-dry finish
or no ironing after washing
In fabric design, it is a kind of applied design in which the block is pressed down firmly by
1085 block printing
hand on the fabric until the color and design are transferred.
is method of fabric painting in which the design is cut on a
1086 stencil painting
cardboard wood or metal then color is applied, penetrating only the cut portions
is a machine counterpart of block printing, designs are engraved
1087 roller printing
on rollers
is another method of fabric design wherein the color is
1088 discharge printing
removed from the fabric using chemicals, thus, creating design
It is a kind of shade that consist of two rows of lightweight fabric seamed to fall into deep
1089 Austrian shades
scallops.
– have smaller pleats and are usually made of a heavy
1090 honeycombed shades
polyester fabric
are factory manufactured and can be insulated, also called
1091 pleated fabric shades
accordion shades
– have a flat surface when extended down, drawn upward by a cord
1092 roman shades
and the surface overlaps in horizontal folds
1093 What do you call the horizontal bars separating the glass pane? mullions
1094 is the wide molding covering the casing and the framing frame
1095 are the vertical bars separating the glass pane muntins
Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in
1096 Rigid Board Insulation
drywall construction
During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers,
1097 this part of the elevator is used to open the doors from the Outside Door Latch
outside.
A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width
1098 Panic Bar
of each door leaf which will open if subjected to pressure.
The following are examples of pre-fabricated acoustical units
1099 Hardwood panel
except ______.
Which material would effectively reduce reflected noise and Melamine foam linear
1100
reverberation time to produce safe and enjoyable surrounding? wedges
This acoustical material is manufactured from rock wool, glass
1101 fibers, wood fibers, hair felt, etc. generally installed on wood or Acoustical tile
metal framing system.
Acoustical cotton fiber composite board is manufactured using
1102 Bonded acoustical panel
BAP. What does BAP stand for?
A type of gypsum board available in 1 1/2 inches or 5/8 inch
1103 thickness and has improved fire resistance through the use of fibers Type x
mixed with gypsum core.
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Any of a variety of soft floor finishes made of synthetic materials

such as nylon or natural material such as wool. It is either glued
1104 Carpet
directly to the floor or installed over an underlayment of hair felt or
foam rubber. What is it?
Which of the following is a violation of all the provisionsWhich of the following is a violation of
all the provisions in the
mechanical code on elevator design and installation?
a. 30mm is the diameter of hoisting and counterweight cables 3 ropes are required for
1105
b. 600mm is the depth of elevator pit measured from the bottom of traction type elevator
pit to the underside of the car platform
c. 3 ropes are required for traction type elevator
d. 4 ropes are required for drum type elevator
Pyramid is a type of commercially produced acoustical tile.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of this material?
a. Made of open celled polyurethane acoustical foam
1106 Tetrahedral in shape
b. Available in 2,3, & 4inch thickness
c. Tetrahedral in shape
d. Ideal for audio room application
Which material would exhibit the highest sound absorption
1107 carpet
coefficient (SAC) value?
These consist of loose fibers or granules and is made from
cellulose, fiberglass, rock wool, cotton or other materials. These
1108 Loose fill insulations
materials come in bags and are usually blown into cavities using
special equipment. What are these?
Copper as a conductor has the property/properties of being ____.
1109 a. Ductile A and b
b. Malleable
What are the property(ies) of concrete as an acoustical material
are/is important?
a. Aerated concrete is fairly absorptive
1110 All of the above
b. Concrete provides virtually no absorption
c. Concrete accepts and transmits impact sound
d. All of the above
A roofing tile which has the shape of an “S” laid on its side is a
1111 Pantile
That part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure
1112 below grade is a Foundation Wall
Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls are known
1113 as Control Joints
A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second
1114 floor joints is known as Baloon Framing
A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second
1115 floor joints is known as Tyrolean Finish
A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist
1116 bending is a Chord
A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is

1117 Casein
a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property
1118 Alloy
The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock
1119 cylinder Backset
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A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is
1120 Wrought Iron
The Filipino term for horizontal stud is

1121 Pabalagbag
The Filipino term for riser

1122 Takip silipan
The Filipino term for collar plate is

1123 Sinturon
The Filipino term for temper (metal work)

1124 Poleva
The Filipino term for plumb line is

1125 Hulog
A beam that projects beyond one or both its support

1126 Cantilever
A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall
1127 Shear
Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers
1128 will there be between two floors having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet? 15
A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring is by

1129 gluing/ pasting
The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors is
1130 0.90 m.
The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-
1131 ceiling in offices is 24"x48"x1/2"
The total floor area 16 feet wide by 60 feet deep needs one inch (1”) x 4”(commercial size) T
& G flooring. Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” ,
1132 1098 bf
the total board feet needed is
In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, intervals of columns can be
1133 wider than the ordinary by adopting a structural method of construction called Post tensioning
Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical region at walls and roofs
1134 by conduction. This can be minimized by the use of Wood
Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they are customarily finished
1135 with lath & plaster
Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be applied over CHB
1136 masonry wall by using furrings
To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar materials come together, it is
1137 necessary to provide Flashing material
The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and
1138 bears directly on the column footing is a Grade Beam
** 6” to 8” - distances of nails
1139 ** Every 4” - distances of rivet at ridge roll for roofing notes
1140
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