ETCM 4370- Lecture 10

Which of these above-grade structural systems is the easiest to construct?

• Concrete structures

• Steel structures

• Wood framing

• Concrete and steel structures

In the shown floor framing, what is the name of the wood plate at the top of the stem wall?

• Joist

• Header plate

• Sill plate

• Stud

What is the name of the wood plate X in this picture?

• Perpendicular plate

• Anchor plate

• Sill plate

• Rim joist or header

The arrow in this picture refers to a----------

• Floor joist

• Beam (girder)

• Rim joist

• Blocking

The arrow in this picture refers to a----------

• Floor joist

• Beam (girder)

• Rim joist

• Blocking

What is the name of plate X in this picture?

• Floor joist

• Beam (girder)

• Rim joist

• Blocking

What is the thickness of this wall if:

a) thickness of drywall is 0.5 in.

b) 2X6 studs are used

c)thickness of stud cavity insulation is 6 in.

d) thickness of plywood is 0.5 in.

e) thickness of exterior insulation is 2 in.

f) thickness of exterior cladding is 2 in.

• 16.5 in.

• 17 in.

• 10.5 in.

• 8.5 in.

For floor joists, the crown should be facing -------

• Up

• Down

• Does not matter

For wall joists, the crown should be facing -------

• Up

• Down

• Does not matter

How many studs are there on this wall?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7