Chapter 1. Materiality and Introduction

Front

According to the Materiality reading, what material is most likely to have Dimensional movement? Options: Wood, Thermosetting Plastics, Concrete, Sandstone

Back

Wood

Front

What does NOT cause dimensional movement? Temperature, Wind, Moisture, Humidity

Back

Wind

Front

Which material would BEST absorb sound in a classroom? Options: Carpet, Concrete, Metal, Glass

Back

Carpet

Front

What type of material would BEST retain heat? Options: Insulator, Conductor, Thermoplastic, Acoustic

Back

Insulator

Front

Which material is the most resistant to WEAR and TEAR in heavy foot traffic areas, such as airports or shopping malls?

Back

Resilient Flooring

Front

What does VOC stand for?

Back

Volatile Organic Compounds

Front

How do VOCs negatively affect the interior of a space?

Back

Their off-gassing leads to poor interior air quality

Front

Tactile Sense uses which of your five senses?

Back

Touch

Front

What might be a primary concern with a highly reflective floor?

Back

It can cause an uncomfortable glare and might appear as slippery.

Front

The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of what material?

Back

Steel