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An elevator usually travels at lower speed. They are built to carry heavier loads and finished to withstand Freight Elevator
tougher working conditions
The tower which holds the current record of world's fastest elevators with their cars traveling at 73.8 km/h Shanghai Tower
(45.9 mph). The elevator, that was installed on July 7 2016 and was manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric.
A device consisting of wire netting or the like used to stop or deflect sparks or embers thrown from an open Fire Arrester
fireplace or chimney.
The quantity of heat absorbed or released by a substance during a change in phase at constant temperature Latent heat
and pressure.
The transfer of heat by the circulatory motion of the heated parts of a liquid or gas owing to a variation in Convection
density and the action of gravity
Under PD1096, what is the minimum dimension of an accessible elevator? 1.10 X 1.40 m
A small elevator for conveying food, dishes, or other materials between the floors of a building. Dumbwaiter
A piston or spring device for absorbing the impact of a descending elevator car or counterweight at the extreme Buffer
lower limit of travel.
A boxlike structure on a roof providing access to a stairwell or an elevator shaft. Bulkhead
A structure housing elevator machinery on the roof of a building. Penthouse
A wheel or disk with a grooved rim, used as a pulley for hoisting. Driving sheave
A signaling apparatus in an elevator car or at a landing that displays a visual indication of floor landings. Annunciator
The toothed portion of the threshold plate at both ends of the escalator or moving sidewalk, designed to mesh Combplate
with the grooved surface of the moving steps or tread way.
A chair or platform mounted on a steel guide rail and driven by an electric motor, used for raising or lowering a Inclined lift
person or goods along a stairway.
The Horizontal section of railing at the upper and lower end of an escalator Newel
Any of various forms of mass transit, such as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for People mover
shuttling people around airports or in congested urban areas.
A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature and activates switches controlling such Thermostat
equipment as furnaces, refrigerators, and air conditioners.
A rise in temperature occurring without the addition or removal of heat, as when excess water vapor in the air Adiabatic heating
condenses and the latent heat of vaporization of the water vapor is converted to sensible heat in the air.
Human comfort as determined by the ability of the body to dissipate the heat and moisture it produces by Thermal comfort
metabolic action.
An instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity, consisting of two thermometers, the bulb of one being dry
and the bulb of the other being kept moist and ventilated so that the cooling that results from evaporation Psychrometer
makes it register a lower temperature than the dry one, with the difference between the readings being a
measure of atmospheric humidity.
A cast-iron stove resembling an open fireplace but having enclosed sides, back, top, and bottom and a front Franklin Stove
completely open or able to be closed with doors.
An apparatus in which heat is produced, as for heating a house or producing steam Furnace
A pipe or duct fitting having several outlets for making multiple connections Manifold
A duct fitting forming a transition between two sections that varies in cross-sectional shape. Boot
A device having slats at different angles for deflecting or conditioning air from outlet in various directions. Diffuser
A heating device consisting of a series or coil of pipes through which hot water or steam passes. Radiator
The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32°F (0°C) melts to water at the temperature in 24 hours, Ton of refrigeration
equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr. (3.5kW)
A liquid capable of vaporizing at a low temperature, such as ammonia, used in mechanical refrigeration Refrigerant
A pump or other machine for reducing the volume and increasing the pressure of a gas. Compressor
A device for reducing a vapor or gas to liquid or solid form. Condenser
A structure, usually on the roof of a building, in which heat is extracted from water that has been used for Cooling tower
cooling.
A removable plate for regulating the draft in the air outlet, air duct, or the throat of a fireplace Damper
A device for maintaining or increasing the amount of water vapor in the air of a room or building. Humidifier
An air-conditioning system in which either hot or chilled water is piped to fan-coil units in the served spaces, All-water system
where air is circulated locally.
An air-conditioning system unit in which central fans distribute conditioned air to the served spaces by means All-air system
of ductwork.
An air conditioning system that treats air at a central location and distributes the conditioned air to an entire Central air
building by means of fans and ductwork conditioning
A small faucet or valve for draining or releasing compression in pipes, radiators, and boilers. Petcock
A valve for draining a pipe, radiator, or tank. Bleeder
A hot-water heating system in which a single pipe supplies hot water from a boiler to each radiator or convector One-pipe system
in sequence.
A special fitting used in a one-pipe system to induce the flow of water from a return branch into the supply main Venturi tee
A heating device consisting of a series of coil of pipes through which hot water or steam passes. Radiator
A continuous space or recess built into a wall or through floor for pipes or ducts. Chase
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The transfer of heat from the warmer to the cooler particles of a medium or of two bodies in direct contact, Conduction
occurring without perceptible displacement of the particles themselves.
The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound (0.4kg) of water 1°F British thermal unit
The base SI unit of temperature equal to 1/273.16 of the triple point of water. Kelvin
A temperature scale divided into 100 degrees, in which 0°C represents the freezing point and 100°C the boiling Celcius scale
point of water under standard atmospheric pressure
A temperature scale in which 32°F represents the freezing point and 212°F the boiling point of water under Fahrenheit scale
standard atmospheric pressure.
Under PD1096, what is the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope? 30 mm
Under PD1096, what is the maximum distance of an accessible elevator from the entrance of a building? 30000 millimetres
A strip of metal, felt, vinyl, or foam rubber, placed between a door or window sash and its frame to provide a Weather strip
seal against windblown rain and air infiltration.
A material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass, woven into fabric massed for used as a thermal and Fiberglass
acoustical insulator. Or embedded to reinforce various materials
The minimum sound pressure level of sound which stimulates the ear to the point at which discomfort gives Threshold of Pain
way to definite pain.
A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter. Lux
The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area. Luminous Flux
It refers to the unit of intensity of light of one standard candle whose light is concentrated at a point and the light Candle Power
source is assumed to be placed at the center of a hollow sphere of one foot radius.
It is the unit of luminous flux, amount of light falling on a surface from the source. Lumen
An apparent shift in the frequency occurring when an acoustic source and listener are in motion relative to each Doppler Effect
other, the frequency increasing when the source and the listener approach each other and decreasing when
they move apart.
Tesla is the unit of____. Magnetic Flux
___is a science that concerns with Transmission of Sound , Effect of Sound Waves & Generation of Sounds Acoustics
In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and off positions to stop Disconnect Switch
or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.
In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is something. Safety Shoe
A package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of air it is distributed to an AHU
air conditioned spaced.
What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air conditioning system is used to dehumidify and cool the FCU
air stream injected to a conditioned space.
When the elevator car rest on its fully compressed buffer, there shall be a vertical clearance of not less than 610 mm
between the pit floor and the lowest structural or mechanical part.
There shall be installed in the pit of each elevator where the pit extend more than ___ below the sill of the pit 660 mm
access door.
Machine that decreases the volume and increases the pressure of a quantity of air by mechanical means. Compressor
Device for reducing the temperature of a liquid, usually water, by bringing it into contact with an airstreams Cooling Tower
where a small portion of the liquid is evaporated and the major portion is cooled.
The study and science of how the human comprehends and makes sense out of the sounds they hear. The Psychoacoustics
difference between an early reflection and a late (echo) reflection is an example of _____________. The
blending of the early reflections with the direct sound is another.
Someone who prepares blueprints for acoustic projects. Acoustic Designer
Someone trained and experienced in installing acoustic tiles and wall panels. Acoustical
Engineer
One formally educated, experienced in the science and practice of acoustics. Acoustic
Consultant
Someone experienced in providing acoustical services. Acoustic
Consultant
The clarity of a sound, particularly a message conveyed by sound, such that it can be easily and completely Articulation
understood.
Sound whose frequency range is below that of human hearing, below 20 Hz Infrasonics
When traveling forward in a straight path, it changes direction as it passes through different density and causes Refraction
sound wave to bend
It is designed to deflect objects like garments, shoes and other things away from the gap between the steps Bristles
and the side
In reference to above question, what is the technical term for the bristle/brush located at the sides of an Deflector brush
escalator?
People mover
Any of various forms of mass transit, as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for shuttling
people around airports or in congested urban areas.
A light, usually over the entrance to an elevator on each floor of a multistory building that signals the approach Lantern
of the elevator
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Are placed at the bottom of the elevator pit, not to stop a falling car, but to bring it to a partially cushion stop if Spring Buffers
the car should overshoot the lower terminal.
Methods of arranging elevator machines, sheaves and ropes where the supporting cables pass over the Single Wrap
sheave in grooves and connect to the counterweights. The lifting power is exerted by the sheave through the Traction Machine
traction of the cables in the grooves.
This system of elevator control is used to control not only single elevators but an entire group or bank of cars. Electronic Group
During peak periods, all cars are in operation; automatically, the system shuts down successively cars as the Supervisory
number of passengers reduces and return them to service as the number of passengers again increases to a Dispatching and
high peak. Control
Parts of an escalator installation, a welded steel frame which supports the moving stairway equipment. It
comes in 3 sections: the middle straight section maybe of any desired length to provide rises of different Truss
heights.
Well way floor openings have a duct on each floor equipped with a number of smoke pick up relays. In case of Sprinkler Vent
fire, these relays automatically start the fans in the fresh air intake, located on the roof, driving air downward
through the well ways. Dangerous gases and smoke are drawn in thru the ducts and exhausted at the roof. The
usual spray nozzles on the ceiling around the stair well aid in quenching the fire.
Any of various forms of mass transit, as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for shuttling People Mover
people around airports or in congested urban areas
A device designed to stop a descending car or counterweight beyond its normal limit of travel by absorbing and Buffer
dissipating the kinetic energy of the car or counterweight.
The number of cycles that the air particles move back and forth in one second in a sound wave. Frequency
The reinforcement of certain sound frequencies due to sympathetic vibrations. This is especially the case in
enclosed rooms with highly reflective surfaces. The effect would be to emphasize certain frequencies at the Resonance
expense of others, which is undesirable for balance desired in rooms intended for music.
A sealed room in which all the surfaces are designed to completely absorb all sound produced in the room. anechoic chamber

A single number rating derived from the measured value of noise reduction between two rooms. noise isolation
class (NIC)
The average rate of sound energy flow through a unit area in a given direction. sound intensity (SI)
Consisting of an enclosed body of air which is connected by a narrow passage with the space containing the cavity resonator
sound waves.
The hearing of a body of instruments as a homogeneous source rather than as a collection of individual blend
sources.
The following are basic component parts of an escalator except________? Governor
is adversely affected by Occupant Activity , Building Materials, Smoking & Ventilation Rate Indoor air quality
What is the minimum width between balustrades of an escalator according to the mechanical provision of the 560mm
national building code of the Philippines?
A hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) compound, which contains ozone-depleting chlorine, a refrigerant that will
be phase out eventually. Which type of refrigerant is this use for residential, commercial, and industrial R-22
application using split type air-conditioning system?
The following are ways in which heat may be transferred except______? Polarization
A substance which produces refrigerating effect by absorbing heat while expanding or evaporating. Refrigerant
Compressor
What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the
ground, at the electrical service entrance to buildings, or at the drip loop of the building electric 3000 mm
entrance, or above areas or sidewalks accessible only to pedestrians, measured from the final grade or
other accessible surface only for service drop cables supported on and cabled together with grounded
bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground? (Phil. Electrical Code)
What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the
ground over residential and commercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic over 5500 mm
600 volts to ground? (Phil. Electrical Code)
Service drop conductors of 300 volts or less which do not pass over other than a maximum of 1.20
meters of the overhang portion of the roof for the purpose of terminating at a through-the-roof service 500 mm
raceway or approved support may be maintained at a minimum of from may portion of the roof over
which they pass. (NBC p.212)
No parts of the swimming and wading pools shall be placed under existing service drop conducto rs or balconies and area
any other overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the following except: (NBC p.212) readily accessible
Electrical term ____ applies to a channel system in carrying electric wires Raceway
Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene XHHW
toggle switch
It is a switch in which a lever or knob, moving through a small arc, causes the contacts to open or
close an electric circuit
What type of wire or cable with specification as Polyethylene insulated weather resistant wire with an operating Aluminum line wire
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A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises three armature windings set at 120 degrees to Three phase
each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave.
Clearance of electric service drop from above ground at its point of attachment to the building or pedestal shall 2.50 m.
be not less than: (NBC)
What is the vertical clearance of an open supply conductors, over 750 V to 22 kV over or under roofs or 3800 mm
projections not readily accessible to pedestrians. (NBC)
What is the vertical clearance of unguarded rigid energized parts, over 750 V to 22 kV over roofs accessible to 4000 mm
vehicles but not subject to truck traffic. (NBC)
A man-made light source which produces radiation in or near the visible region of the spectrum. Lamp
The unit of luminous intensity. Candela
Luminous intensity expressed in candelas. Candlepower
What is the repetition of neglected sound caused by parallel wall? Flutter Echo
An apparent shift in the frequency occurring when an acoustic source and listener are in motion relative to each
other, the frequency increasing when the source and the listener approach each other and decreasing when Doppler effect
they move apart
Sound that exists within a limited frequency range, between a lower set frequency and a set upper frequency. Octave
The difference between the lower and upper frequency is specified to be equal to the lower frequency.
Mid-frequency unit used in acoustical design of theaters. 500 Hz
A measure of the efficiency of a material in absorbing sound at a specified frequency, equal to the fractional Absorption
part of the incident sound energy at that frequency absorbed by the material. Coefficient
The number of oscillations per second of a sound wave or of a vibrating solid. Amplitude
A measure of materials ability to retain magnetism Coercive Force
Magnetic Strength is measure in ___ Flux Density
Resistance to magnetism Reluctance
Occurs when all the molecules of the magnetic materials are lined up Saturation
Is the wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water or ice. Erosion
Is the mechanical removal of earth materials? Excavation
Is a registered civil engineer with special qualification in the practice of structural engineering as recognized by Structural Engineer
the board of civil engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines?
Is the densification of a fill by mechanical means? Compaction
Is earth material acquired from an off-site location for use on grading on a site. Borrow
Is any rock, natural soil or fill or any combination thereof? Earth Material
Is any excavating or filling or combination thereof? Grading
Is the stage at which the grade approximately conforms to the approved plan? Grade, Rough
Is the equivalent static force to be used in the determination of wind loads for open buildings and other Design Force, F
structures?
Is the equivalent static pressure to be used in the determination of wind loads for buildings? Design Pressure, P
The resulting moment of a fully yielded cross section (NSCP Def. Of Terms) Plastic moment
In walls and slabs other than concrete joist construction, primary flexural reinforcement shall not be spaced 450 mm.
farther part neither than 3 times wall or slab thickness nor farther than?
An open building is a structure having all walls at least __________% open. 80%
Is a quality which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line? Moment of Inertia
Zone 1 of the Philippine map has a wind load of ____ kph. 250 Kph
Zone 2 of the Philippine map has a wind load of _____ kph. 200 Kph
Zone 3 of the Philippine map has a wind load of _____ kph. 125 Kph
Tensile or compressive force acting along the longitudinal axis of a structural member and at the centroid of the Axial Force
cross section, producing axial stress without bending, torsion or shear.
Concentric Force
This refers to the length of reinforcement or mechanical anchor or hook, or combination thereof, beyond point End Anchorage
of zero stress in reinforcement (NSCP Sec. 5.2.1)
Residual Stress
The stress that remains in an unloaded member after it has been formed into a finished product.
(NSCP Def. of Terms)
What is the allowable deflection for members carrying flat roofs not supporting or attached to non-structural L/180
elements likely to be damaged by large deflections?
What is the allowable deflection for any structural member loaded with dead load and live load only. L/240
(NSCP 104.2.2)
Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding by at least _______times the lateral force. (NSCP 206.6) 2
Retaining walls shall be designed to resist overturning by at least ______times the overturning moment. 1.5
(NSCP 206.6)
Private garages, carports, sheds, agricultural buildings fall to what type of occupancy? (CDEP IV-35) Miscellaneous
Occupancy
Groups of parallel reinforcing bars bundled in contact to act as one unit shall be united to ___ pieces in one
bundle. (NSCP 407.7.6.1) 4
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What is the allowable deflection for member’s roof or floor construction supporting or attached to non-structural L/480
elements likely to be damaged by large deflections?
Are elements that serve to transmit the inertial forces within structural diaphragms to members to the lateral Collector Elements
force resisting system?
Are elements that serve to transmit inertia forces and prevents separation of building components such as Tie Elements
footings and walls.
Is a space frame in which members and joints resist forces through flexure, shear and axial forces? Moment Frame
A widening of any structure at the foot to improve its stability, in breakwaters, earth or other dams, or simple Footing
walls.
Are walls proportioned to resist combinations of shears, moments, and axial forces, induced by earthquake Structural Wall
motions?
Is a type of construction whose primary structural elements are formed by a system of repetitive wood framing Conventional Light
members? Frame Construction
Is a braced frame in which the members are subjected primarily to axial forces? Concentric Braced
Braced Frame Frame
Is a wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall (sometimes referred to as a vertical Shear Wall
diaphragm)?
Is a characteristic of structures where the actual strength is larger than the design strength . The degree of over Overstrength
strength is material and system dependent.
Is one in which the story strength is less than 80% of that of the story above. Weak Storey
Is the story drift divided by the story height. Storey Drift ratio
An essentially complete space frame which provides supports for gravity loads. building frame
system
Upright compression member with a ratio of unsupported height to average least lateral dimension of less than Pedestal
three.
In a material under tension or compression, the absolute value of the ratio of transverse strain to the Poisson's ration
corresponding longitudinal strain.
In column, the ratio of its effective length to its least radius of gyration. Slenderness Ratio
The measure of stiffness of a material. Stiffness ratio
A quantity which measures the resistance of the mass to being revolved about a line. Shear
The tendency for one part of a beam to move vertically with respect to an adjacent part. Stress
It means that by which a body develops internal resistance to '__________'. Stress
Intensity of force per unit area. Stress
The deformation of a structural member as a result of loads acting on it. Deflection
In designing of a large shopping centres where space is required, intervals of columns can be wider than the Post tensioning
ordinary by adopting a structural method of construction called
The state or condition of being pulled or stretched: Tension
A type of gunite mixed with an accelerating admixture with aggregate larger than 10mm originally sprayed Shotcrete
under high air pressure of lining tunnels.
Unit stress in a bar just before it breaks is called? Yield Point
Constructing a high- rise building requires concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of admixture in Plasticizer
concrete the contractor will provide which can reduce the requirement of mixing water and produce a flowing
concrete that does not segregate and needs very little vibration.
Plasticizer
Constructing a high- rise building requires concrete that can easily be pumped. What type of admixture in
concrete the contractor will provide which can reduce the requirement of mixing water and produce a flowing
concrete that does not segregate and needs very little vibration

The particular type of pin-connected tension member of uniform thickness with forged loop or head of greater Eyebar
width than the body, with is proportioned to provide approximately equal strength both in the head and the
body.
Is the area of the surface of a masonry unit, which is in contact with mortar in place of the joint? Bedded Area
it is a tendency of a force to cause rotation about a given point or axis Moment
What class of concrete mixture can be used for slab on fill? Class B
The type of footing for a structural Column within a property line Combined
Wall capable of supporting an imposed load, also called as structural Bearing Wall
In a tall building of steel frame construction, an exterior wall that in non-load bearing having no structural Curtain Wall
function
A wall which in its own place carries shear, resulting from force such as wind, blast or earthquake Shearing Wall
A wall which supports vertical loads in addition to its weight without the benefit of a complete vertical load Bearing Wall
carrying space frame is called:
Allowable stresses for tension in structural steel in terms of gross area. 0.60 of specified
minimum yield
stress
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Allowable tensile stress of structural steel based on effective area. 0.50 of specified
minimum tensile
strength
The slenderness ratio of compression members shall not exceed ___. 200
The slenderness ratio main members in tension shall not exceed ___. 240
What is the weight of 1 cu. m. of steel? 7850 kilos
When cement and water are mixed, the cement particles tend to gather in clumps, or to flocculate. As a result,
water does not reach some of the particles and some are only partially hydrated. Sometimes only 50 percent of Add Dispersal
the cement is hydrated. Water trapped within these clumps later bleeds to the surface of the concrete, because Agent
of the weight of the other materials. The voids left by the forcing out of the water later become passages
through which water can penetrate the concrete. To avoid this, what would you do?
Also known as tie or collector, it is the element of a diaphragm parallel to the applied loads which collects and
transfers diaphragm shear to the vertical resisting elements or distributes loads within the diaphragm and may Diaphragm strut
also take axial tension or compression. (NSCP 2.2.2)
Concerning the development of positive moment reinforcement, at least one third the positive moment
reinforcement in simple members and one-fourth the positive moment reinforcement in continuous members 150mm
shall extend along the same face of the member into the support. In beams, such reinforcement shall extend
into the support at least a distance of…(NSCP 5.12.11.1)
It is a continuous bar having a hook not less than 133 degrees with at least a six diameter (but not less than
75mm) extension at one end and a hook not less than 90 degrees with at least a six diameter extension at the Crosstie
other end in such a way that these hooks shall engage peripheral longitudinal bars.(NSCP 5.21.1)
It is the secondary effect on shears and moments of frame members induced by the vertical loads acting on the P-delta effect
laterally displaced building frame during earthquake. (NSCP 2.2.2)
In hot weather, Hydration is accelerated by the heat, thus cutting down the time available to place, consolidate,
and finish the concrete. High temperatures, low humidity and wind cause rapid evaporation of water from the Add Retarders
mix during summer. This drying of the concrete leads to cracking and crazing of the surface. To avoid this,
what would you do?
A phenomenon of failure or damage that may result in sudden and brittle fracture of a ductile material due to Metal fatigue
reversals of stresses applied to a body repeatedly or a great number of times.
It is a point within the structure at which a member (beam/column) can rotate slightly to eliminate all bending Hinge
moment in the member at that point.
Aggregates should conform to PNS or ASTM standards and must be well graded; easy workability and method Course aggregate
of consolidation are such that concrete can be poured without honeycomb or void. What is the nominal shall be no longer
maximum size of a course aggregate when working with depth of slabs for concreting? (NSCP Sec 5.3.3.2) than 1/3 the depth
of the slab under
consideration
90 deg. Bend plus 6db extension at the free end of bar, for 16mm bar and smaller The standard
90 deg. Bend plus 12db extension at the free end of bar, for 20mm & 25mm bar hooks for stirrups
135 deg. Bend plus 6db extension at the free end of bar, for 25mm bar and smaller and ties
(NSCP Sec. 5.7.1)
The stress that remains in an unloaded member after it has been formed into a finished product.(NSCP Def. of Residual stress
Terms)
The resulting moment of a fully yielded cross-section. (NSCP Def. of Terms) Plastic moment
The magnitudes of the loads specified by the applicable codes. (NSCP Def. of Terms) Nominal loads
A method proportioning structural components such that no applicable limit state is exceeded when the Load & Resistance
structure is subjected to all appropriate load combinations. (NSCP Def. of Terms) Factor Design
American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM
American Concrete Institute ACI
American National Standards Institute ANSI
Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL
International Organization for Standardization ISO
The ability of a metal to undergo cold plastic deformation without breaking, particularly by pulling in cold Ductility
drawing.
The strain energy stored in an elastic material per unit of volume Resilience
The vertical plate joining the flanges of any beam or rail, or whatever material. Web
In using sand backfill in the annular space around column not embedded in poured footings, the sand shall be 200 mm
thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more than _____mm in depth? (NSCP 305.7.3)
Pre-cast pre-stressed concrete piles shall have a specified compressive strength Fc of not less than ____Mpa.
(NSCP 307.5.1) 35 Mpa
The minimum outside diameter of pipe piles when used must be? (NSCP 307.6.3): 250 mm
The longitudinal forces on crane runway beams, except for bridge cranes with hand geared bridges shall be 10%
calculated as _____% of the max. wheel load of the crane. (NSCP 206.9.5):
Low rise buildings is an enclosed or partially enclosed with mean roof height less than or equal to? (NSCP 18 meters
207.20):
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The wind load importance factor lw for essential facilities is equal to? (NSCP 207.50) 1.15
The wind load importance factor for hazardous facilities is equal to? 1.15
The wind load importance factor for standard occupancy structures is equal to? 1.0
The wind load importance factor for miscellaneous structures is equal to? 0.87
In testing concrete laboratory cured specimens, no individual strength test (average of 2 cylinders) falls below 3.5 Mpa
fc’ by more than _______. (NSCP 405.7.3.3):
Spacing for a lateral support for a beam shall not exceed _______times the least width b of compression flange 50
or face.(NSCP 410.5.10):
For a rectangular reinforced concrete compression member, it shall be permitted to take the radius of gyration 0.30
equal to _______times the overall dimension of the direction of stability is being considered. (NSCP
410.12.20):
For members whose design is based on compressive force, the slenderness ratio kL/r preferably should not 200
exceed ________?(NSCP 502.8.1):
For members whose design is based on tensile force, the slenderness ratio L/r preferably should not exceed 300
_________.:
Other than pin connected members, the allowable tensile stress shall not exceed _______ on the gross area. 0.60fy
(NSCP 504.2.1):
For pin connected plates, the minimum net area beyond the pinhole parallel to the axis of the member shall not 2/3
be less than _______of the net area across the pinhole. (NSCP 504.4.2.1):
For pin connected members in which the pin is expected to provide for relative movement between connected 0.80 mm
parts while under full load, the diameter of the pinhole shall not be more than ______mm greater than the
diameter of the pin. (NSCP 504.4.2.3):
The maximum longitudinal spacing of bolts, nuts and intermittent welds correctly two rolled shapes in contact 600 mm
for a built up section shall not exceed ________. (NSCP 505.5.4)
The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in single system shall not exceed ________. (NSCP 505.5.80) 140 mm
The ratio L/r for lacing bars arranged in double system shall not exceed ________. 200 mm
For members bent about their strong or weak axes, members with compact sections where the flanges 0.66 fy
continuously connected to web the allowable bending stress is _________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1):
For box type and tabular textural members that meet the non compact section requirements of section 502.6, 0.60 fy
the allowable bending stress is ________. (NSCP 506.4.1.1):
Bolts and rivets connecting stiffness to the girder web shall be spaced not more than ______mm on centers. 300 mm
(NSCP 507.5.3)
Ira composite beam section, the actual section modulus of the transformed composite section shall be used in 75%
calculating the concrete flexural compressed stress and for construction without temporary shores, this stress
shall be based upon loading applied after the concrete has reached _____% of its required strength.:
Shear connectors shall have at least ________mm of lateral concrete covering. (NSCP 509.5.8) 25mm
The minimum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of supporting composite 6 Dia. Of
beam is ____________. (NSCP 509.5.8) Connector
The maximum center to center spacing of stud connectors along the longitudinal axis of supporting composite 8 Dia. Of connector
beam is ____________. (NSCP 509.5.8)
Connections carrying calculated stresses, except for lacing, sag bars and girts, shall be designed to support not 26.70
less than ________Kn of force. (NSCP 510.10.61):
The connections at ends of tension or compression members in trusses shall develop the force due to the 50
design load, but no less than _______% at the effective strength of the member unless a smaller percentage is
justified by engineering analysis that considers other factors including handling, shipping and erection. (NSCP
510.2.5.1):
When formed steel decking is a part of the composite beam, the spacing of stud shear connector along the 900 mm
length of the supporting beam or girder shall not exceed _______mm. (NSCP 509.6.1.2)
The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness greater than 20mm is ________. (NSCP 510.3.3.2): 8
The minimum sizes of filler weld for plates with thickness 6mm is ________? (NSCP 510.3.3.2): 3 mm
A pile (usually driven, not bored) at an angle to the vertical. Batter Pile
A change in length caused usually by a force applied to a piece, the change being expressed as a ratio, the Strain
increase or decrease divided by the original length
Which is used for connections of wood to wood? Nail , Screw , Bolt
, Glue
Which is used for the connection of wood to steel? Screw
Which is used for the connection of steel to steel? Screw , Bolts ,
Weld , Rivets
Which is used for connections of concrete to steel? Bolts
There is a new building materials that is made from PVC and Aluminum which tries to imitate what material? Wood
What to do with organic materials? Soil Poisoning
Why should there be moist in slab during curing stage? To set and harden
concrete
What to do if the excavated works is more than what is needed? Escombro
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What is the reason when column produces a bulge shape? Thin Formworks
Which type of wall can be exposed to rain? CHB
Whats the cheapest treatment that can be applied to the wall of home entertainment room? Eggcrates
Where is granite usually used? Kitchen
Which type of window is best for rain and sun protection? Awning
Which type of door is used for maximum security? Panel Door
What type of lock is used in condo units? Double Lock
What accessories to put in the door separating the kitchen and dining? Door Closer
Palochina is a wood that can't be used on stair balusters, True or False? TRUE
What tool is used for shaping balusters? Torno
What should be used in removing large amount of rush in steel? Steel Brush
Which material is used for welding? Torch Acetylene
What is used to fill in the gap of the spacing of tiles? Grout
Other than cement, what is used to attach the tiles to the walls? Tile Adhesive
Surface preparation for wood? Neutralizer and
Water
What is used to remove wood stains? Paint Thinner
What is the minimum drying time of exterior wall paints? Overnight
Why do we apply epoxy primer on steel? To become more
adhesive to paint
Where does the angle bar usually used? Truss
Which one is to be eskwalado? Doors and
Windows
What is the resultant of a uniformly distributed load? At the end support
Which is an example of dead load? Car in a parking lot
What kind of load is the medicine box in a storage room of a drugstore? Live Load
Wide Flange is mostly used where? Floor Framing
Which type is usually used for high rise buildings? Wide Flange

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