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1 Short metal "T" beam used in suspended ceiling systems to bridge the spaces between the main beams Cross Tee
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 convex side
3 Mission Tile
alternately up and down
4 Groove cut into a board or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting board Dado
5 Part of the building foundation which forms the permanent retaining wall of the structure below grade Foundation Wall
Part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears directly on the
6 Grade Beam
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 storey below
9 Western Framing
and the bearing walls and partitions rest on the subfloor of each storey
10 An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key or thumb-turn Dead Bolt
11 Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a hand operated machine Tryolean Finish
12 Principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist bending Chord
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 tensile
16 Cast Iron
strength
Ferrous metal that offers great resistance to abrassion and finds important use in the cutting edges of heavy
17 Nickel Steel
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
27 Dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-ceiling in offices 24" x 48" x 1/2"
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
31 Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the earth Area Wells
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
36 Narrow strip of wood applied to cover a joint along the edges of two parallel boards in the same plane Batten
Fish Plate or Gusset

37 A wood or plywood piece used to fasten the ends of two members together at a
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
41 Pressure exerted against the underground portion of a building created by the presence of water in the soil Atmospheric Pressure
Window which projects outside the main line of a building and the compartment in which it is located extends
42 Bay Window
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
45 Joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed against it Cold Joint
Joint used when vertical and horizontal surface is reinforced concrete where concreting was stopped and
46 Construction Joint
continued later
47 Joint that is a straight groove which is used on concrete floors to "control" where the concrete should crack Control Joint
Joint formed by overlapping the edges of metal sheet or plated and joining them by riveting, soldering or
48 Lap Seam
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
74 One method of leveling batterboards without the transit is the use of
w/ 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
Common Bond /
84 Form of brick bond which is a variation of a running bond with a full course of headers at regular intervals
American Bond
85 Form of brick bond in which each course is alternately composed of entirely of headers or of stretchers Flemish Bond
87 A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled, exterior wall plate Heel Cut
88 A geological or ground condition considered in determining the size and type of foundation of the building Soil Bearing Pressure
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 in sidings of Asbestos-Cement
91
dwelling units Shingles
92 The finished frame surrounding a door Door Jamb
93 A door lock with a spring bolt controlled by one or both knobs and dead bolt controlled by a key Knob Bolt
Door consisting of two separate leaves, one above the other, this leaves may operate independently or
94 Dutch Door
together
95 A twisting force Torsion
The appearance concrete makes when rocks in the concrete are visible and where there are void areas in
95 Honey Combs
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 excavation
104 Batter Boards
lines
Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel or cast-iron core designed to support a part of
105 Composite Column
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 laterally supported
107 so as to function as a complete self-contained unit with or without the aids of horizontal diaphragms or floor- Space Frame
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 and made
123 available for inspection during the progress of construction and after completion of the projects for a period of 2 years
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
127 A high-speed rotary shaping hand power tool used to make smooth cutting and curving on solid wood Portable Hand Router
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
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 vertical load
133 Bearing Wall
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 to the sewer
140 Sump Pit
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 for finish trim
145 Plaster Ground
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 concrete
154 Anchor Bolt
construction
A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel or concrete across the top of door or window opening to bear the
155 Lintel
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
159 The most common type of hinge where one leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb Butt Hinge
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 exposed areas on the
173 Flashing
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 columns or beams,
180 Foundation Bolt
casting, shoes, beams plates and engine heads
Simplest type of fiber carpet weaving where pile forms as the wrap yarns loop over removable “wires”
181 Velvet
inserted consecutively across the loom
A pretreatment of poured concrete such as walls beams and columns where a thin layer of lean cement grout
182 mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon to the surface to give a Scratch Coat
“tooth” for excellent plaster adhesion
A special coating system with a high gloss shine while maintaining the natural wood qualities, maintenance Polyurethane Floor
183
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 intentionally
185 Standard Terazzo
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 header and sill or
187 Pivoted Window
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 preparation for a
193 Grading
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 turn by larger Ceiling Joist or Roof
195
beams, girders or bearing walls Joist
A floor finish commercially size 1” x 12” x 12” utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner making interesting
196 Vigan Tiles
and attractive rustic clay shade patterns
Steel element such as wire, cable, bar, rod or strand, or a bundle of such elements, used to impart prestress
197 Tendon
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 space
202 Backfill
foundationwall
Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related
203 Backing
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, sometimes called sill
208 Mudsill
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 opening or below a
211 Cripple stud
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 projecting beyond the
213 Bull-nosed step
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
222 A brick laid on its edge so that its end is visible Rowlock
223 A short flat piece of lumber which is bolted, nailed or screwed to butting pieces in order splice them together Scab
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 for finish trim
253 Plaster ground
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
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 structure below
320 FOUNDATION WALL
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 storey below and
322 WESTERN FRAMING
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
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 has been
337 PRIMER SEALER
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
345 A building material made of fused silica with alkaline bases, drawn up with a metal bar from a tank GLASS
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
352 One of the outer structural member of a frame; as at the outer edge of a door or a window sash STILE
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
357 A barrier or diaphragms formed to prevent the movement of the soil, to stabilize the foundations SHEET PILE
358 A fireproof door with metal covering KALAMEIN

Comes from decidous or broadleaf trees and are typically used for flooring, stairs, paneling, furniture and
359 HARDWOOD
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 shakes, star shakes
371 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 shinkage during
374 CHECK
drying
375 Distortion in shape of parallel plane surface WARP
A round edge or bark along an edge at a corner of a piece of lumber; usually caused by sawing too near the
376 WANE
surface of the lag
377 The decay of seasoned wood caused by fungi of a type capable of carrying water into the wood they infest DRY ROT
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 thin layer of
383 PLYBOARD
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 for finish trims
386 TRIMMING GUARD
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 installatiuon of floor or
390 POLYMER
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 from coal of
402 ASPHALTIC
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 primarily for electrical
403 TEFLON
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 become self
406 FALSEWORK
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 elements so that the
409 WEATHERING STEEL
painting is not required for protection
A pattern bond with alternate strechers and headers in each with headers centered over stretchers in the
410 FLEMISH BOND
course below
411 Such as barite, magnitite and steel punching and is used primarily for nuclear radiation shielding HEAVYWEIGHT
A type of scaffold which has one line of standard to support the outside of the scaffold deck, while the inside
412 PUTLOG SCAFFOLD
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 embossed
414 ALCLAD
pattrens for industrial roofing and curtain wall sheets
415 A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surfaces inward occurs CHALKING
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, maintenance POLYURETHANE FLOOR
417
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 imitation,
418 PVC
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 about 150% of TYPE III HIGH EARLY
420
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 concrete has
425 VACUUM DEWATERING
been placed and screen
An electrolytic process in which the aluminum is emmersed in a specific acid solution through which a direct
426 ANODIZING
current is passed between the aluminum and the solution
427 The substance in the paint which gives continuity and provides adhesion to the surface or subtrite VEHICLES
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 structures below
430 CAISSON
water level
A wood defect that is a small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings, usually caused
431 CHECKS
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 together,
434 COMPACTION
thereby expelling the air from the void spaces
435 A special form of cast in place concrete pile in which an enlarged based is formed during driving BULB PILE
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 chilling it rapidly
437 TEMPERED GLASS
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 pigmented
438 DUCO
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 and tied
440 CAVITY WALL
together by metal ties
A type of soft formwork with no shoring along its span and is supported instead of trusses frames along its
441 FLYING FORM
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 lumber, usually
444 WANE
caused by sawing too near the surface
A liquid component of a paint to increase its fluidity, they volatize or evaporated during drying and not
445 SOLVENTS
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 moisture or containing
449 EFFLORESCENCE
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
452 A paint defect coat by soft undercoat, forming shallow cracks at closely spaced but irregular interval CHECKING
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 headers laid
455 COMMON BOND
perpendicular to the stretcher course
456 Additive used to ensure that all particles of cement and water are mixed thoroughly in a concrete setting DISPERSAL AGENT
Flouropolymers, powder coatings, siliconized acrylics and polyesters are these types of coatings for
457 LAMINATED COATING
aluminium
458 A process of coating steel products by immersing them in a bath of motten zinc after cleaning them ANODIZING
Another term used for ASTM A572 high strength low alloy. It is a structural steel which uses a natural form of
459 WEATHERING STEEL
oxidation for protective coating
A rigid frame which is done by welding together its two spanning members, both are connected
460 TWO HINGED FRAME
homogenously to the vertical column members fastened conventionally to the concrete pedestal
Steel plate under the end of a beam used to distribute the end reaction where the beam rests on a masonry
461 BEARING PLATE
or concrete support
Used as a dry sheet to protect wood sheating from dripping asphalt, usually composed of combination of
462 TARRED FELTS
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 and a layer of
463 GRAVEL SURFACING
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 which breakaway
465 from the surface while the center remains attached.Usually due to repeated application of new coats over old ALLIGATORING
coats
Discoloration of coating caused by solube color in the underlying surface,may be prevented by applying an
466 BLEEDING
impermeable undercoating
Formation of blisters or pustules in coating, may be due to underlying spots of grease,the sun during the
467 BLISTERING
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 incompletely dried
474 PINHOLING
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 work, over
476 TACKINESS
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
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 moderate heat of
490 TYPE II
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. Usually, the
494 PROJECTED
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 ventilations but
495 SECURITY
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 hardware intrinsic in
497 SLIDING
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
500 It offers 100% ventilation combined with a degree of rain protection not attainable with casement sash AWNING
An awning window which is reduced in to an operating louver, with a profound effect on appearance and
501 JALOUSIE
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 position
505 SPRING HINGE
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
508 Having one leaf mortised into the dge of the door and the other surface mounted on the door frame FULL MORTISE
509 A hinge, one plate of which is mortised in the door leaf, the other being surface mounted on the jamb leaf HALF MORTISE
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 earth is
516 PILE FOUNDATION
capable of providing the desired support
Uses wide flange or I beam; A series of steel beams, bolted together and placed over a footing used to
517 GRILLAGE FOOTING
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 to the bearing
520 BENCH FOUNDATION
load
521 An arch in which intrados below the springing line use to distribute concentrated loads in foundations INVERTED ARCH
A watertight structure or chamber within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below CAISSON'S
522
water level FOUNDATION
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 located with
524 CANTILIVER FOOTING
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 into which the
526 PILE FOUNDATION
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 water, then
531 30 to 60 MINUTES
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 condition for at least
533 the WHAT days after placement High early strength shall be maintained above 10 C and in a moist condition FIRST 7
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. Roofing and cement
539 4 FEET
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
550 If rebars are to be spliced by welding, it should be cut at these distances from each point of cut 102mm,152mm,254mm
SPLICING OF REBARS
551 Splices at point of maximum tensile stress (bottom, center bars, at midspan) Or it should be lapped or welded IT SHOULD BE AVOIDED
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
THEY SHALL NOT BE LARGER in outside diameter than 1/3 THE OVERALL THICKNESS OF SLAB, WALL
557 OR BEAM which they are EMBEDDED TOOLS FOR PLACING CONCRETE Or "STRIKE OFF" It is the first STRAIGHT EDGE
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 flatwork
558 HAND TAMPER
construction
A long flat rectangular piece of wood or aluminum from 3" to 4" wide with handle on top, used to float the
559 DARBY
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 state with
566 MORTAR
water hardens into a stone-like mass
Refers to a piece of timber of either cylindrical or either geometrical cross section vertically placed to support
567 POST
a building
A vertical structure used to support a building made of stone, concrete, steel or combination of the above
568 COLUMN
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
CONTROL JOINT W/
573 A grooved which is formed in a masonry structure to regulate the location and amount of cracking
DOWEL
574 A joint formed by the insertion of the tounge of one member into the corresponding groove of another T&G CONTROL JOINT
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 slabs of the
LIFT SLAB
582 building in a stack on the ground, then using hydraulic jacks to lift the slabs up the columns to their finl
CONSTRUCTION
position
Is fabricated in large sections supported on deep metal trusses; the sections are moved from one floor to the
583 FLYING FORMWORK
next by crane, eliminating much of the labor
Useful for tall wall structures such as elevator shafts; stairwells and storage soils. A ring of formwork is oulled
584 steadly upward by jacks supported on a vertical reinforcing bars, while workers add concrete and reinforcing SLIP FORMING
in a continuous process
Is a floor slab cast on the ground and reinforced concrete wall panels are poured over it in a horizontal
585 TILT-UP CONSTRUCTION
position, then tilted into positions and grouted together
(Pneumatically placed concrete) is sprayed into placed from a hose by a stream of compressed air and can
586 SHOTCRETE
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
589 A construction method relying primarily on the used of standardized manufactured components PRE-FABRICATED
A method of concrete building construction in which floor and roof slabs are cast at ground level and then
590 LIFT SLAB
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 keep water out of
594 SHEET PILE
foundation
A heavy square timber which is driven vertically downward to guide steel sheet piling; used for the
595 GUIDE PILE
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 prevent or retard
601 DRAFTSTOP/ FIRESTOP
the spread of fire
602 A short transverse joist that supports the end of the cut-off joist at stairwell holes HEDGER
603 A beam joist or rafter supporting one end of a header at the edge of the opening in the floor or roof frame TRIMMER
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
609 Inside diameter of bend for stirrups and ties shall be less than WHAT for 16mm bar and smaller 4db
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 longitudinal bars shall
615 1.5db nor 40mm
be not less than WHAT db nor WHAT SIZE
In walls and slabs other than joist, primary flexural reinforcement shall space not more than WHAT TIMES
616 3x or 450mm
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
Along edges of the material 6mm thick, not greater than the thickness of the material 6mm thick or more; not
624 MINUS 1.5mm
greater than the thickness of the material minus WHAT LENGTH OF 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
627 The transverse spacing of longitudinal fillet welds used in end connections shallnot exceed WHAT 200mm
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 for a distance of
631 2x
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
3/16' x 1/2" ALUMINUM
636 An alternative fastening material that can be used for metal on ceiling joist other than metal screws
BLIND RIVETS
A masonry finish using pure cement mixed wit flexible synthetic latex based additive like Plexibond to a tacky CEMENT TEXTURED
637
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 softens and
638 WRINKLING
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 bar per meter
639 3.853 KILOS
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
3/4" THK CEMENT
647 Used to install brick plaqueta on to a scratch coat of a masonry wall in an evenly distributed manner
GROUT
What is the standard weight of a 16mm diameter hot rolled weldable deformed or plain steel bar per meter
648 1.578 KILOS
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 the connection
656 BLIND AND STUB
clean of joint traces
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
660 Vertical location of a ground surface often used as a reference point with respect to the vertical height BENCHMARK
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, install tiles and
663 FINISHING MASON
pebble washout
A kind of masonry finish which utilise a chamfer wood block out, usually 1"x1" distance at 2" o.c. which CURDOROY or TOOL
664
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-SECONDARY COLOR
667 HUE SCALE
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 of floor or wall
671 POLYMER
finishes
A bi-product of wood where waste wood boards are compressed finish on both sides with a thin layer of
672 PLYBOARD
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 can be used for
676 CONDECK
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 DEGREE OF ITS
678 CHROMA SCALE
COLORFULNESS or INTENSITY
679 A type of handless lockset key operated to give double security DEAD BOLT LOCK
INSTALL
POLYETHELYNE FOAM
W/ ALUM. FOIL
680 A type of insulation recommended in air conditioning duct warp BARRIER. 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 stresses
681 LOCATION OF THE "Z"
present at the joint
PURLINS
682 Minimum concrete cover for 20mm and larger for shell and folded plate members for cast in place 20 mm
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
STUCCO FLOORING
685 A concrete flooring and finish which transform ordinary plain concrete into an elegant decorative surface
FINISH
686 Concrete hollow block laying ASINTADA
687 CARPETS Is made of inserting face yarns or tufts through premanufactured backing by used of needles TUFTED
Simplest type of all carpet weaves. Pile is form as loom loops over wires inserted across loom. Pile height is
688 VELVET
determined by height of wire inserted
The loom is highly specialized and nearly as versatile as hand weaving. Color combinations and designs are
689 AXMINSTER
limited only by the number of tufts in the carpet
690 The loom operates like a velvet loom, except that it has a Jacquard mechanism with up to six color frames WILTON
This process produces complete carpet by imbedding pile yarns and adhering backing to a viscous vinyl face
691 FUSHION
that hardens after the curing
The process resembles weaving in that the face and back are made simultaneously. Backing and pile yarns
692 KNITTED
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 cement grout
693 mixed with flexible base additives is splattered by tampico brush or masonry spoon on to the surface to give SCRATCH COAT
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, maintenance POLYURETHANE FLOOR
695
free to finish and topcoat wood flooring COATING
A common and cheap masonry finish wherein dry consistency of mortar mix is spray by mechanical or
696 SANDBLASTING
pneumatic means. It is left to dry to give rustic finish
Terrazo floor described by its physical appearance, the stone or pebble is intentionally exposed while the
697 RUSTIC TERRAZO
cement matrix is depressed
A type of window where the sash rotates 90 degrees to 180 degrees about the header or the sill or sides of
698 PIVOTED
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 surface. Without this MASONRY
700
mixture will cause the subsequent painting to be defective NEUTRALIZER
Indicates imperfect adhesion of the film to the surface, with the film getting strip off in relatively large pieces
701 PEELING
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 directly into the
703 APRON
garage
704 A series of arches supported by a row of columns ARCADE
705 A curved structure that will support itself by mutual pressure and the weight above its curved opening ARCH
A recessed area below grade around foundation to allow light and ventilation into a basement window or
706 AREAWAY
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 a fast color and imprinted
708 IMPRESSO CRETE
with a patented pattern and texture while the concrete is still plastic to create the look and finish of stone,
slate or brick
709 An installation method where the cabinet covers is recessed and flushed with the cabinet sidings INSET or INTERIOR
710 A type of wood end joint where both woods are cut at equal angles diagonally SCARF
A type of terrazo floor described by its physical appearance whereby the stone or pebble is intenionally
711 RUSTIC TERRAZO
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 smaller chips
714 PALLADIANA TERRAZO
filling the space
A type of window where the ventilating sash rotates 90deg to 180deg about the header and sill or about the
715 PIVOTED
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
720 An equipment uniformly distribute tile adhesive at the underside of the ceramic tile during installation EDGE STRIP TROWEL
721 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow the natural light only SMOKED GLASS
is the act of excavating or filling an earth or any sound material or combination thereof in preparation for a
722 GRADING
finishing surface such as pavings
A floor finish commercially size 1"x1"x12" utilizing clay and fired in traditional manner making interesting and
723 VIGAN TILES
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
744 Given the span of the slab as 5.40 m of 18 ft. The depth of thegirder shall be __________. 16 inches or .46 m
Given the depth of the girder mentioned above, what shall be

745 9 inches o .23 m
the size of its breadth?
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
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
providing building paper

Humidification and condensation in exterior walls can be
799 sheathing and space
minimized by
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
Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and

802 lath and plaster
they are customarily finished with
803 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can alsobe applied over CHB masonry wall by using furring
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
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
steps sub-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
831 A typical block or panel type insulating material used inflat roof of commercial or industrial building corkboard
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

asbestos-cement
847 water absorptive capacity and is very good in sidings of
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
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 orplated and joining them by riveting, soldering or
854 lap seam
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

asbestos cement
869 absorptive capacity and is very good in exterior sidings of residential
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
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 excavation lines
884 batter boards
are called
Columns in which a concrete core is reinforced with a steel orcast-iron core designed to support a part of
885 composite
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
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

921 Wood board should have a thickness specification of
4” 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
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
954 A structural member spanning from truss-to-truss or supportingrafters purlin
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
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 thefollowing physical characteristic for good shall have aslope of not
986
workmanship. Which of the following listed is NOT ideal? more than 1:10 with
respect to a plane normal
to thebolt 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?
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
concrete is atall times
1003 Which of the following concrete handling criterion impairs thequality of concrete?
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
Course aggregates shall

be no larger than ¾ the
Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must
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 combination of
1019 Igneous
these forces.
A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which gypsum plaster is made; colorless when
1020 Gypsum
pure used as a retarder in Portland cement
Is a traditional building material, easily worked, has durability and beauty has great ability to absorb shocks
1021 Wood
from sudden load. It is rust and corrosion proof.
A method of drying lumber where it is strip-piled at a slope on a solid foundation. This allows air to circulate
1022 Air Drying
around every place while the sloping allows water to run off quickly.
Term used to describe a wooden member built up of several layers of wood whose grain directions are all
1023 Glue Laminated Timber
substantially parallel
It is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in a way that the grain of each layer is at right angles to
1024 Plywood
the grain of each adjacent layer.
1025 In masonry, a joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar or cement Joint Filler
1026 A joint formed when a concrete surface hardens before the next batch of concrete is placed 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 aluminum, by
1028 Galvanize
electrolytic action.
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 deflection so that it will
1031 Camber
have no sag when under load
1032 A mixture of water and any finely divided insoluble material such as clay or Portland cement 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
1035 That part of the building, the ceiling of which is entirely below or less than 4 ½ feet above 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 bracedthat bears against an earth or other fill surface andresists
1049 retaining wall
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.
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 to form a
1057 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 color particles
1058 Anti-flooding Agents
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
1062 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist bending is a Chord
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 sills, railroad
1064 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 process of deposition,
1065 Aerocrete
resulting in lightweight pre-cast or shop-made unit in both hallow and solid forms.
1066 It is consist of a topping with a mixture of 1 part cement, 1 part sand and 1 part finely crushed stone. ( Granolithic finish
Equipment for Measure and Control Instrument for measuring the thickness of paint films and that is
1067 Magnetic Gauge
calibrated with a nonferrous metal reference gauge, of a thickness close to the film to be measured.
1068 A type of shutter proof opaque glass used to construct a door with glass to allow natural light only Figured wired glass
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 to reach at
1070 Manhole
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 Materials as brick,
1072 Structural tile
but allare 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 are sanded. Particle board
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
Two thicknesses of paper laminated together with a film of asphalt. Two kinds of paper is used-one is a kraft
1077 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 removing fuzz
1078 gassing
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 fabric with low
1081 slip-resistant finish
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 hand on the fabric
1085 block printing
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
1089 It is a kind of shade that consist of two rows of lightweight fabric seamed to fall into deep scallops. Austrian shades
– 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, glassfibers, wood fibers, hair felt, etc. generally
1101 Acoustical tile
installed on wood ormetal 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.
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
1111 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 retaining wall of the structure below grade is
1112 Foundation Wall
a
1113 Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement of masonry walls are known as Control Joints
A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor joints is
1114 Baloon Framing
known as
A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous to roof supporting second floor joints is
1115 Tyrolean Finish
known as
1116 A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to the other primarily to resist bending is a Chord
1117 A protein: the chief nitrogenous ingredient in milk is Casein
1118 a composition of two or more metals fused together usually to obtain a desired property Alloy
1119 The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the center of the knob or lock cylinder Backset
1120 A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its corrosion resistance and ductility is Wrought Iron
1121 The Filipino term for horizontal stud is Pabalagbag
1122 The Filipino term for riser Takip silipan
1123 The Filipino term for collar plate is Sinturon
1124 The Filipino term for temper (metal work) Poleva
1125 The Filipino term for plumb line is Hulog
1126 A beam that projects beyond one or both its support Cantilever
1127 A wall (bearing or non-bearing) designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the wall Shear
Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser equals 6 ¼ “ how many risers will there be
1128 15
between two floors having floor line to floor line distance of 7.8125 feet?
1129 A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden boards sub-flooring is by gluing/ pasting
1130 The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper floors is 0.90 m.
1131 The dimension of commercial acoustic boards for aluminum T-runners used for dropped-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.
1132 Assuming that the available T & G is 1” x 4” x 16” and the effective width is 3.5” , the total board feet needed 1098 bf
is
In the design of a large shopping centers where space is required, intervals of columns can be wider than the
1133 Post tensioning
ordinary by adopting a structural method of construction called
Heat gain through the structure of a habitable room occur in tropical region at walls and roofs by conduction.
1134 Wood
This can be minimized by the use of
1135 Dry walls do not require appreciable amount of moisture and they are customarily finished with lath & plaster
1136 Wallboards or plywood maybe applied over studs. They can also be applied over CHB masonry wall by using furrings
To turn back water whenever joints occur in which dissimilar materials come together, it is necessary to
1137 Flashing material
provide
The part of a foundation system which supports the exterior walls of a superstructure and bears directly on
1138 Grade Beam
the column footing is a
** 6” to 8” - distances of nails
1139 notes
** Every 4” - distances of rivet at ridge roll for roofing
1140
THEORY / PLANNING REVIEWER
Geography
These constituted the barriers to migration since the earliest periods of civilization (mountains; deserts;
1 seas…)
Volume & Depth

2 Visible architecture is composed of:
Volume
A plane extended in a direction other than its intrinsic direction. Conceptually it has three dimensions:
3 length, width and depth.
Platonic Solids
Primary shapes that can be extended or rotated to generate volume whose forms are distinct, regular
4 and easily recognizable
Face to face contact

One of four basic possibilities for two forms to group together. This requires that the two forms be
5 relatively close to each other or share a common visual trait.
Defined geometrically as a line that is divided such that the lesser portion is to the greater as the greater Golden section
6 is to be the whole.
Juxtaposition
7 One type of cues used in depth perception where in one object appears to cut off the view of another
Form
Is the primary identifying characteristic of a volume. It is determined by the shapes and interrelationships
8 of the planes that describe the boundaries of volume
Color
9 Is the attribute that most clearly distinguishes a form from its environment.
Contrast
10 It is a comparison showing differences, the opposite of similarity.
The most important kind of character in architecture is that which result from the purpose of the building personal character
11 or reason of erection.
Balance
12 Most elementary means of organizing forms and spaces in architecture.
Centralized
13 Characterized by an arrangement where all the part radiate from a center like the spikes in a wheel.
Balance
14 It means equality
Scale
15 It gives a feeling of grandeur, dignity and monumentality.
Rhythm
16 When lines, planes, and surface treatments are repeated in a regular sequence.
Assoc. Character
A kind of character that came from the influence of ideas and impressions related to or growing out of
17 past experience.
proportion
It is evident by a comparison which the eye makes between the size, shape and tone of a various object
18 or part of a competition.
balance
19 Deals with the relationship between the different parts of the whole to the various parts.
personal char.
20 It bears a certain relation to the same attribute to the life of an individual.
anthropomorphic
21 These systems are based on the dimension and proportion of the human body. proportion
The size and proportion of an element appear to have relative to other elements of known or assumed visual scale
22 size.
Kind of rhythm where equally spaced windows are introduced on the broken wall, then regular repetition unaccented rhythm
23 is presented.
human scale
24 The size of a building element or space relative to the dimensions and proportion of human body.
architecture
25 The art and science of building design and construction.
Le Corbusier
26 Who said that “The magnificent display of volume put together in the light”
form
27 That which the eye identifies, the mind perceives and interprets.
visual inertia
28 With respect to an observer.
linear form
29 A series of form arranged in sequence in a row.
grid form
30 A set of modular forms related and regulated by 3D grid.
subtracting
31 Subtracting a portion of a forms volume to create another. transformation
This refer to the manner in which the surface of a form come together to define its articulation of form
32 shape and volume.
Adolf Hitler
33 Who said “The will of the epoch translated into space’
Radial Form
34 A composition of linear forms extending outward from a central form in a radial manner.
design process
35 Architecture is generally conceived, designed and realized.
. clustered
36 A number of secondary forms clustered about a dominant, centra-perceive form.
dimensional trans.
37 One or more dimension are altered but will retain its identity.
A collection of forms grouped together by proximity or the sharing of a common grid form
38 visual trait.
color
39 Can be regular or irregular, primary characteristic that identifies.
is a diagram, usually to scale, of the relationships between rooms, spaces and other physical features at Floor Plan
one level of a
40 structure.
Balance
41 Describes the relationships between elements of a design.
Is a commercial building with several small scale entrepreneurs who sell their commodities in a limited
Tiangge
space or
modules that provide them low rentals for the buyers to avail cheaper merchandize, both to retail and
42 wholesale.
anthropometrics
43 What do you call the study that deals with human measurements?
ergonometrics
44 deals with space planning in relationship with man’s activities
ergonomics
45 human factor engineering
Early type of settlement in America taken after the “baug”

Medieval Organic City
(military town) and “fauborg” (citizen’s town) of the medieval ages.
46
Le Corbusier planned a high density building that was a “super

building” that contained 337 dwellings in only acres of land. What is Unite d’ Habitation
the structure that supposed to be located in Marseilles?
47
It is the first Development Garden City where it is a combination
of landscaping, informal street layouts, and main axis focusing on Letchworth
town center.
48
A British pioneered in regional Planning for the Doncaster area

Leslie Patrick
(1920-1922) and East Kent; Involved in greater London Plan; Use of
Abercrombie
open space as structuring element.
49
He is remembered for his “Ideal Cities” – star shaped plans withstreet radiating from central point,
Leon Battista Alberti
usually proposed for a church,palace or castle
50
Whose theory is the explanation of residential land uses in terms

of wedge-shaped sectors radial to the city center along established Homer Hoyt
lines of transportation.
51
Published the book called “Fields, Factories and Workshops; or
Peter Kropotkin
52 Industry Combined with Agriculture with manual work”.
Often enclosed and secluded the street, whose high density and
variety of planning conveys a garden image. It sometimes includes
Garden Oasis
flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety of
seating possibilities.
53
A wide area of parks of undeveloped land surrounding a community. Greenbelt

54
The process in which a piece of land, referred to as the parent tract, is subdivided into two or more
Platting
parcels.
55
Angles measured clockwise from any meridian, usually north; however, the National Geodetic Survey
Azimuths
uses south.
56
Usually the last stage of the final site development process prior to issuance of building permit. Final Plat
57
A 20th century problem emanating from rapid urbanization of areas surrounding a city which eats up the
Urban Sprawl
remaining adjacent rural open spaces.
58
A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve the general public
interest but rather to serve the interests of the least fortunate or least well represented groups in Advocacy Planning
59 society.
In the Philippines, this type of land use planning emphasizes the proper management of land resources
Sustainable Land Use
to ensure that the present generation can benefit from its continued use without compromising future
Planning
generations.
60
Local Government Code,

This code mandates that all Local Government Units shall prepare their comprehensive
1991
61
land use plans and enact them through zoning ordinances. R.A. 7160
62
Reason for planning. Promote Human Growth

63
Phrase used to characterize development that meets the needs of the present generation without
Sustainable Development
compromising the needs of the future generations.
64
First Planner and developed the Gridiron. Hippodamus of miletus

65
A locale with a sizeable agglomeration of people having characteristics of an urban being. City
66
The main reason why the nomadic existence of early man metamorphosed to village settlement and
Agricultural Surplus
later to the birth of cities.
67
The rough equivalent of the present tenement cities that existed in ancient Rome, which resulted from
Insula
the population growth of the city and the congestion that existed in streets.
68
In urban geography, a concept where urban settlement is confined to the area within the legal limits of
Truebounded City
the city and the congestion and virtually all of this area is occupied by urban residents.
69
A Land Development Decision is also what kind of decision. Traffic.

70
The orderly arrangement of urban streets and public spaces. City Planning
71
He conceptualized the 'City Beautiful Movement'. Daniel Burnham

72
A tool used to control the manner in which raw kind is subdivided and placed on the marker for
Subdivision Regulations
residential development.
73
A profession which falls between planning and architecture. It deals with the large-scale organization
and design of the city, with the massing and organization and the space between them, but not with the Urban Design
design of the individual buildings.
74
The science of human settlement. Ekistics

75
By definition, settlement inhabited by man. Human Settlement

76
Planning for roads, bridges, schools, parking structures, pubic buildings, water supply, and waste
Capital Facilities Planning
disposal facilities.
77
The container of man, which consists of both the natural and man-made or artificial element. Physical Settlement
78
A spatial organization concept a general view of the pattern of land use in a city developed by Ernest W.
Burgess. The city is conceived as a series of five concentric zones with the cores as the central Concentric Zone Concept
business district and fanning out from which are the residential and commuter zones.
79
The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open spaces. Buildable Area
80
A habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating. Dwelling Unit
81
This is a type of a retaining wall made of rectangular baskets made of galvanized steel wire or pvc
Gabion Wall
coated wire hexagonal mesh which are filled with stones to form a wall.
82
A very steep slope of rock or clay. Cliff

83
A piece of grassy land, especially one used for growing hay or as pasture for grazing animals; low
Meadow
grassy land near a river or stream.
84
A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains. Ridge

85
A long, deep, narrow valley eroded by running water. Ravine

86
On land, an encumbrance limiting its use, usually imposed for community or mutual protection. Restriction
87
Of land, a contiguous land area which is considered as a unit, which is subject to a single ownership,
Parcel
and which is legally recorded as a single piece.
88
A wall that serves 2 dwelling units, known also as party wall. Common Wall
89
Niemeyer believed that relating large areas to each other is freedom as in the planned city of___. Brasilia
90
In architectural terms, it is the relationship of the number of residential structures and people to a given
Density
amount of space.
91
The government arm responsible for the development and implementation of low cost housing in the
National Shelter Program
Philippines.
92
Housing provided for low-income groups generally through government intervention and characterized
Social Housing
by substantial subsidies and direct assistance.
93
A written agreement between parties, but it allows a specific period during which the buyer can
"Option to Buy"
investigate the property and make a decision.
94
Sometimes called "subscription money", this is a deposit given to the seller to show that the potential
Earnest Money
buyer has serious intentions.
95
A provision made in advance for the gradual liquidation of a future obligation by periodic charges
Amortization
against the capital account.
96
Written document to transfer the property to one person to another. Deed

97
They develop or improve the land as well as construct houses. Developers
98
Determines the value of the house and also is familiar with trends in the local market and in the industry. Appraiser
99
Helps people find a place to live, specializing and matching wants of buyers with the local supply. Real Estate Broker
100
Are usually large concrete slabs or otherwise panelized units fabricated in a shop and assembled at the
Total System
site.
101
Codes that deal with the use, occupancy, and maintenance of existing buildings. Housing Codes
102
Designed to regulate land use, to ban industry and commerce from residential areas and to separate
Zoning
different types of living units.
103
Prefabrication
Construct three-dimensional volumetric units in a plant on a production line then hauled to the site.
Manufacturer
104
System building is the complete integration of all ___. Subsystems

105
The improvement of slum, deteriorated, and underutilized areas of a city. Urban Renewal
106
An area which is within the city limits, or closely linked to it by common use of public utilities and
Urban Area
services.
107
Code of Multiplicities and

Two major hindrances to the prefabrication industry.
Tradition
108
Primitive / Vernacular /
Three general types of structures.
Grand
109
A piece of land with an economic use for farming. Productive Use

110
Lands for well-being like parks, plazas, and of similar nature. Health and General Use
111
Similarly as the cost of the land, neighborhood character have this effect. Social Implications
112
Minimum road width in a neighborhood development to ease traffic flow. 6.00 mts.
113
Which building component receives priority over the location to have the morning sun. Bedrooms
114
Urban Planning is defined briefly as the guidance of ___. Growth and Change
115
A lattice structure that serves as a summer house. Gazebo
116
In landscaping, ground cover is represented by ___. Grass and Plants

117
The art of arranging buildings and other structures in harmony with the landscape. Site Planning
118
The study of the dynamic relationship between a community of organisms and its habitat. Ecology
119
Preparations of an accurate base map for urban planning starts with ___. Accurate Aerial Mosaic
120
Appraisal of adequacy of a city's water and sewer systems needs of future land uses are embodied in
Comprehensive Plan
the ___.
121
Also called the blood-stream of a city. Transportation System

122
A form of absence of all the principles and organized development of a community. Urban Blight
123
The city of Washington conforms to the plan type of ___. Star

124
An efficient and rapid transport system for automobiles to circulate across urban to urban areas. Freeways
125
A monument, fixed object, or marker used to designate the location of a land boundary on the ground. Landmark
126
A narrow passageway bordered by trees, fences, or other lateral barrier Lane

127
The projection of a future pattern of use within an area, as determined by development goals. Land-use Plan
128
The part of the surface of the earth not permanently covered by water. Land
129
A line of demarcation between adjoining parcels of land. Land Boundary

130
A survey of landed property establishing or reestablishing lengths and directions of boundary line. Land Survey
131
The study of an existing pattern of use, within an area, to determine the nature and magnitude of
Land-use Analysis
deficiencies which might exist and to assess the potential of the pattern relative to development goals.
132
A study and recording of the way in which land is being used in an area. Land-use Survey
133
In surveying, the North-South component of a traverse course. Latitude
134
An open space of ground of some size, covered with grass and kept smoothly mown. Lawn
135
A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed period of time,
Lease
usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
136
A tenure by lease; real estate held under a lease. Leasehold

137
Early type of settlement in America taken after the “baug” (military town) and “fauborg” (citizen’s town) of
Medieval Organic City
the medieval ages. (CDEP IX-15)
138
Under PD 1308, which of the following activities is not a part of the practice of environmental planning? d. National Development
(CDEP IX-45) Planning
139
Le Corbusier planned a high density building that was a “super building” that contained 337 dwellings in
Unite d’ Habitation
only ten acres of land. What is this structure that supposed to be located in Marseilles? (CDEP IX-18)
140
Among the cities in Manila , what is the smallest in terms of land area? Pateros
141
It is one of the school of thought who believed that the problems of the cities should be tackled one item
Specialists
at a time, beginning with the improvement of health and sanitary system. (CDEP IX-15)
142
It is the rate at which water within the soil moves through a given volume of material (also measured in
Permeability
cm or inches per hour). (CDEP IX-2)
143
It is a slope pattern for Elementary and High school campus where slopes are gentle to mild and have
10-15 %
moderately difficult terrain. (CDEP IX-3)
144
What is the optimum slope requirement for factories? (CDEP IX-4) 2%

145
The multiple nuclei hypothesis is built around the observation that frequently there are a series of nuclei
in the patterning of urban land uses rather than the central single core used in other two theories. Based
4
on the illustration PTIT 21.589.213.36, which among the zones is the medium class residential? (PTIT
132)
146
It is a type of point of reference where the observer does not enter within them, they are external. They
Landmarks
are usually a rather simply defined physical object, buildings, sign, store or mountain. (PTIT 133)
147
In the book called “The Neighborhood Unit” he discussed the idea of organized towns into cohesive
Clarence Perry
neighborhoods which was applicable not only to new towns but to large city areas. (PTIT 113)
148
A British pioneered in regional planning for the Doncaster area (1920-1922) and East Kent; Involved in Leslie Patrick
greater London Plan; Use of open space as structuring element. (PTIT 109) Abercrombie
149
t is the first developed Garden City where it is a combination of landscaping, informal street layouts, and
Letchworth
main axis focusing on town center. (CDEP IX-16)
150
first conceptualized the “Garden Cities”; and author of “Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path To Social Reform”.
Ebenezer Howard
(CDEP IX-16)
151
Outlying Business
Based on the illustration PTIT 21.589.213.36, identify zone no. 7. (PTIT 132)
Districts
152
Based on the illustration PTIT 21.589.213.36, identify zone no. 6. (PTIT 132) Heavy Manufacturing
153
These are points, the strategic spots in a city into which an observer can enter, and which are the
Nodes
intensive foci to and from which he is traveling. (PTIT 133)
154
Often enclosed and secluded from the street, whose high density and variety of planting conveys a
garden image. It sometimes included flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety Garden Oasis
of seating possibilities. (PTIT 137)
155
When was the first Land Use zoning in New York initiated particularly the Incentive zoning? (CDEP IX-
1916
31)
156
He is remembered for his “Ideal Cities” – star shaped plans with street radiating from central point,
Leon Battista Alberti
usually proposed for a church, palace or castle. (PTIT 102)
157
An English Architect who prepared plan for London i.e., Ct. Peter’s and St. Paul Cathedral; Proposed a
Sir Christopher Wren
Network of avenues connecting the main features of London. (PTIT 103)
158
The author of “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” – one of the most influential book in the
b. Jane Jacobs
history of planning. (PTIT 116)
159
Refers to the program of the NHA of upgrading and improving blighted squatter areas within the cities
ZIP
and municipalities of Metro Manila pursuant to existing statutes and issuances. (R.A. 7279)
160
Whose theory is the explanation of residential land uses in terms of wedge-shaped sectors radial to the
Homer Hoyt
city center along established lines of transportation? (PTIT 131)
161
Published the book called “Fields, Factories and Workshops: or Industry Combined with Agriculture with
Peter Kropotkin
manual work. (PTIT 128)
162
Approaches town planning as a science which include planning and design with the contribution of other
c. ekistics
163 disciplines, all of those are focused into one science known as____________. (PTIT 130)

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28 Horizontal exterior roof overhang Eaves

Building paper sheathing

Fish Plate or Gusset

50 Filipino term for horizontal stud Trabe-Anzo

66 Filipino term for cast iron Pundido (parang manny)

67 Filipino term for contractor Kontratista (yeah!)

73 Dry walls are customarily finished Lath and Plaster

3-4-5 multiples with the

79 Standard size overlap for corrugated G.I. roofing 1 1/2 corr

95 A twisting force Torsion

111 Wood flooring finishing material 7 & 6 Wood Planks

160 Lumber that still contains moisture or sap Green Lumber

218 The arrangement and design of window in a building Fenestration

313 A principal member of a truss CHORD

346 A low wall around a chalet type house ZOCALO

353 A tradename for for anti-termite surface application on wood SOLIGNUM

358 A fireproof door with metal covering KALAMEIN

378 1 inch x 12 inches x 1 foot of length 1 BOARD FOOT

422 Minimum slump recommended for mass concrete 2 to 5 INCHES

436 A beam usually distributed horizontal forces to footings TIE BEAM

451 A vertical joints between brick wythes COLLAR JOINT

534 least the WHAT days FIRST 3

SIZES OF LAP SPLICES

For bar larger than 16mm are the following:

ALUMINIZED BACKING &

CROSS BRACE MUST BE

75mm WIDE PRESSURE

WOOD LATHE MACHINE

ALUMINUM PIPES &

Type hinge containing one or more springs, when a door is opened,

A group of more-or-less transparent liquids which are used to

A soft mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium sulfate from which

A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air

Written or printed description of work to be done describing the

Given the depth of the girder mentioned above, what shall be

Space in a building without a basement, an unfinished accessible

The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an entirely

The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly to one

A hard, brittle inorganic substance, ordinarily transparent or

Materials used to reduce or stop the penetration of moisture

An admixture which is used to speed up the initial set of

A traditional building material, it is easily worked, has durability

A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with or without

Is a cellular framework of squared steel, concrete, or timber

Used for bearing walls of light buildings, the height usually

What should be the maximum spacing of stirrups applied if the

Materials often added to the concrete or applied to the surface

Which of the following is not a Sheet Glass?

A door made up of small horizontal interlocking metal slats which

764 The minimum length of splice needed for column. 60 cm

The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch

Are wooden sticks used as posts sharpened at once end driven

Joint employed to reduce restraint by accommodating movement

A system of framing a building in which the studs are continuous

Rough plaster finish obtained by flinging plaster on a wall with a

A principal member of the truss which extends from one end to

The horizontal distance from the face of a lock or latch to the

A commercially pure iron of fibrous nature, valued for its

Using stair tread-riser proportion formula RT = 75, given riser

A modern method of installing wood parquet flooring on wooden

The standard height of window sills for office rooms in upper