Outline for Tom Kasper
1. How this course relates to the jobresponsibilities of the credential: Questions and diagrams about Commercial and Residential construction that will sharpen the credential holders skills.
2. Subject matter to be taught:Questions and diagrams pertaining to construction and code.
3. Length of time: 12 hours /120 questions and diagrams.
Copied and pasted from form SBD-9156. If this is to be a correspondence course or an Internet course, please indicate that there are at least 10 review questions for each credit hour you are requesting.
4. Length of time on each subject:10 review questions for each credit hour.
5. Correspondence handouts: Diagrams and questions available by internet, mail, and fax.
Gary Klinka
228 Mandella Ct
Neenah WI 54956
920-727-9200 Home or 920-819-4420 work cell or
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Use above information for questions 1-4 below
- The maximum wall stud spacing for 7/16” OSB is ______.
- 16”
- 19.3”
- 24”
- 32”
- 3/8” OSB may span _____ when used as a roof panel.
- 16”
- 19.3”
- 24”
- 32”
- What is the maximum live load for roofs in pounds for ½” OSB
- 30
- 40
- 50
- 70
- The numbers above (next to span rating) 32/16 stand for 32” on center for roof panels and 16” on center for floor panels. What size panel above has the 32/16 rating?
- 7/16”
- 15/32”
- ½”
- Both b & c
Use above information for questions 5-6 below
- What is the maximum total load for 23/32” Structural 1 rated sheathing at the maximum span?
- 70
- 80
- 90
- 100
- What is the maximum live load for 7/16” Rated Sheathing at the maximum span?
- 20
- 35
- 40
- 50
Use above information for questions 7-10 below
- How much allowable shear (pounds per foot) for a 7/16” Structural 1 panel (4’ x 8’) applied directly to framing and edge nailed at every 3” using an 8d nail be?
- 390
- 460
- 505
- 550
- If a 4’ x 8’ sheet of structural 1 panel is applied correctly, how much allowable shear would the panel in question 7 above account for? Assume plf times answer from question 7 or 4’ x ___ =.
- 2020
- 1580
- 2200
- None of the above
- How much nail penetration in framing is required for question 7 above?
- 1 ¼”
- 1 3/8”
- 1 ½”
- All of the above
- What is the minimum size nail to be used if question 7 above is applied over 5/8” gypsum sheathing?
- 6d
- 8d
- 10d
- 12d
Use above information for questions 11-14
- A continuous span 9-½” series 18 I joist without web stiffeners, a 40 psf live load, a 15 psf dead load, and 19.2 oc is allowed to span a maximum distance of?
- 18’
- 15’ 10”
- 14’ 5”
- 12’ 10”
- A continuous span 11-7/8” series 18 I joist without web stiffeners, a 40 psf live load, a 15 psf dead load, and 19.2 oc is allowed to span a maximum distance of?
- 21’
- 18’ 2”
- 16’ 6”
- 14’ 9”
- A simple span 9½” series 18 I joist with a 40 psf live load, a 15 psf dead load, L/360, and 19.2 oc is allowed to span a maximum distance of?
- 18’ 3”
- 15’ 11”
- 14’ 6”
- 12’ 11”
- A simple span 11-7/8” series 18 I joist with a 40 psf live load, a 10 psf dead load, L/480 and 19.2 oc is allowed to span a maximum distance of?
- 18’ 1”
- 195’ 9”
- 17’ 1”
- 15’ 7”
Use above information for questions 15-18 below
- What is the largest round hole allowed in a 9-1/2” I joist with a clear span of 18’ and the round hole is 6’ from an end support?
- 7’2”
- 4’7”
- 3’3”
- 5’10”
- What is the largest round hole allowed in an 11-7/8” I joist with a clear span of 18’ and the round hole is 6’ from an end support?
- 7’2”
- 4’7”
- 3’3”
- 5’10”
- Up to _____ diameter hole is allowed anywhere in the web.
- 1”
- 1 ½”
- 2”
- None of the above
- The round hole in question 17 above must be ____ on center minimum from another hole.
- 24”
- 6”
- 12”
- 9”
Use above information for questions 19-25 below
- When nailing the bridging to the joist, what minimum size nail and how many nails are required at each end?
- 1-8d
- 2-8d
- 2-1 ¾” staple
- All of the above
- What is the minimum fastening requirement for nailing two studs together?
- 2-10d 16”oc
- 2-10d 24” oc
- 2-16d 24” oc
- 2-16d 16” oc
- What is the minimum fastening requirement for face nailing collar ties to rafters?
- 3-8d
- 3-10d
- 3-12d
- All of the above
- What is the allowed fastening requirement for nailing 1” x 6” sub floor to each joist?
- 2-8d
- 2/10d
- 2-1 ¾” staples
- All of the above
- What is the minimum fastening requirement for nailing a 2 ply continuous header?
- 16d at 24” oc and along each edge
- 12d at 24” oc and along each edge
- 16d two rows 24” oc
- None of the above
- What is the minimum fastening requirement for nailing an 8’ rafter span to the top plate?
- 2-16d
- 3-8d
- Engineered connector
- All of the above
- What is the minimum size fastener required for nailing 1” x 4” corner bracing to the studs and plates?
- 2-8d
- 2-1 ¾” staples
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
Use above information for questions 26-27
- What is the minimum edge nailing for 7/16” OSB?
- 4”
- 6”
- 10”
- 12”
- What is the minimum size fastener for question 26?
- 6d
- 8d
- 1 ½” staple
- Both a & c
Use above information for questions 28-31 below
- Pounds per lineal foot (plf) for the header load above would be ______with the following loads. Live load of 30 psf and a dead load of 15 psf.
- 540
- 425
- 450
- None of the above
- If the header span in question 28 was 16’, what would the total header load be?
- 8640
- 6400
- 7200
- 8400
- If question 28 had a 2’ overhang added what would the plf be on this header?
- 540
- 425
- 450
- None of the above
- If question 29 had a 2’ overhang added what would the total header load be?
- 8640
- 6400
- 7200
- 8400
Use above information for questions 32-34 below
- Calculate the end reaction for the above I joist using 40 lbs live load, 15 lbs dead load, 2’ oc spacing, and a 16’ span.
- 640
- 880
- 720
- 765
- Calculate the end reaction for the above I joist using 40 lbs live load, 15 lbs dead load, 16” oc spacing, and a 16’ span.
- 640
- 680
- 585
- 765
- If the I- joist in question 32 terminates in a joist hanger, what minimum rating is required for that joist hanger?
- 640
- 880
- 720
- 765
Use above information for questions 35-39 below
- Total pounds per lineal foot (plf) for the header load above would be ______with the following loads. Live load of 40 psf, dead load of 10 psf, and a span of 14’.
- 350
- 425
- 450
- None of the above
- If the header span in question 35 was 16’, what would the total header load be?
- 5600
- 4480
- 2240
- 7200
- If the header span in question 35 was 16’, what would the total live load be on this header?
- 5600
- 4480
- 7200
- 8400
- If the header span in question 35 was 16’, what would the total dead load be on this header?
- 1120
- 960
- 2240
- 1140
- If the header span in question 35 was 16’, what would the total load be on each end of the header bearing on the trimmers?
- 2800
- 2240
- 3600
- 4200
Use above information for questions 40-41 below
- If the exterior wall above was 9’ tall, 2” x 6” @16” oc, 5/8” rock, and insulated 3/8” siding, what would the plf be?
- 96
- 102
- 99
- 108
- If the exterior wall above was 11’ tall, 2” x 4” @ 16” oc, 5/8” rock, and insulated 3/8” siding, what would the plf be?
- 88
- 132
- 121
- 108
Use above information for questions 42-45 below
- What would the plf to the rim (A) be?
- 1104
- 604
- 514
- None of the above
- If the load to header (B) had a 12’ wide header, what would the plf be?
- 1104
- 604
- 514
- None of the above
- If the load to header (B) had a 12’ wide header, what would total header load be?
- 13248
- 7248
- 6168
- None of the above
- How much load would be on each set of trimmer studs in question 44?
- 6624
- 3624
- 3084
- None of the above
Use above information for questions 46-50 below
- What would the plf to the rim a (A) be?
- 1770
- 1880
- 1330
- None of the above
- What would the plf to the rim (B) be?
- 1770
- 1880
- 1330
- None of the above
- The plf for header (B) would be?
- 1770
- 1880
- 1330
- None of the above
- What is the total load to header (B) in pounds?
- 26320
- 24780
- 24610
- 26150
- How much load would be on each set of trimmer studs in question 49?
- 13160
- 12390
- 12305
- 13075
Use above information for questions 51-54 below
- What is the psf for this floor?
- 40
- 45
- 50
- 55
- What is the plf live load on the center beam?
- 1200
- 600
- 825
- 1650
- What is the plf dead load on the center beam?
- 450
- 225
- 825
- 600
- What is the plf total load on the center beam?
- 1200
- 600
- 825
- 1650
Use above information for questions 55-58 below
- What is the total psf for this floor?
- 40
- 45
- 50
- 55
- What is the plf live load on the center beam?
- 1200
- 750
- 600
- None of the above
- What is the plf dead load on the center beam?
- 45.25
- 187.50
- 82.5
- 90.75
- What is the plf total load on the center beam?
- 1200
- 600
- 937.50
- 1650
Use above information for questions 59-61 below
- What is the total load at the end support (A)?
- 6000
- 6800
- 600
- 680
- What is the total load at the end support (B)?
- 6000
- 6800
- 600
- 680
- What is the total load on this header?
- 12000
- 13600
- 1200
- 1360
Notes
2 ply truss to be connected together with 0.131” x 3” nails as follows:
Top chords connected as follows: 2 x 6 - 2 rows at 0-9-0 oc.
Bottom chords connected as follows: 2 x 8 - 2 rows at 0-7-0 oc.
Webs connected as follows: 2 x 4 - 1 row at 0-9-0 oc.
Use above information for questions 62-74 below
- How many truss members are to be nailed together with the above information?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- None of the above
- What size lumber was used for the top cord?
- 2” x 4”
- 2” x 6”
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
- What size lumber was used for the bottom cord?
- 2” x 6”
- 2” x 8”
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
- What size lumber was used for the webs?
- 2” x 4”
- 2” x 6”
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
- Bracing for the top cord required by the above truss sheet would be?
- Structural wood sheathing directly applied
- Purlins at 3-10-15 oc
- None of the above
- Both a & b
- What is the minimum nailing requirement for the bottom cord?
- 3 rows at 0-7-0 oc
- 2 rows at 0-7-0 oc
- 1 row at 0-7-0 oc
- None of the above
- What is the minimum nailing requirement for the top cord?
- 3 rows at 0-9-0 oc
- 2 rows at 0-7-0 oc
- 1 row at 0-9-0 oc
- None of the above
- What is the minimum nailing requirement for the webs?
- 3 rows at 0-9-0 oc
- 2 rows at 0-9-0 oc
- 1 row at 0-7-0 oc
- None of the above
- What is the total height of the truss?
- 5’
- 6’
- 7’
- None of the above
- If the __-__-__ stands for feet-inches-fraction of inch in 16th, what does 3-10-15 above stand for?
- 3’10”
- 3’10” 15/32
- 3’10 -15/16”
- None of the above
- What species of lumber is noted above for the top cord?
- Douglas Fir
- SPF
- SYP
- None of the above
- What species of lumber is noted above for the bottom cord?
- Douglas Fir
- SPF
- SYP
- None of the above
- What species of lumber is noted above for the webs?
- Douglas Fir
- SPF
- SYP
- None of the above
Use above information for questions 75-76 below
- A beam span of 18’ with a 24’ floor joist span, what would the minimum beam size be?
- 5 ¼” x 14”
- 3 ½” x 18”
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
- A beam span of 20’ with a 34’ floor joist span, what would the minimum beam size be?
- 5 ¼” x 14”
- 3 ½” x 18”
- 5 ¼” x 18”
- None of the above
Use above information for questions 77-78
- A beam span of 18’ with a 24’ roof truss span, what would the minimum beam size be?
- 3 1/2” x 14”
- 5 1/4” x 11 7/8”
- Neither a or b
- Both a & b
- A beam span of 16’ with a 40’ roof truss span, what would the minimum beam size be?
- 5 ¼” x 18”
- 3 ½” x 16”
- 5 ¼” x 14”
- Both b & c
Use above information for questions 79-81 below
- What is the U value for a metal door with a thermal break and a single pane window?
- 1.26
- .80
- 1.10
- .66
- What is the U value for a skylight without a thermal break and single glaze?
- 1.98
- 1.31
- 1.75
- 1.05
- What is the U value for a wood core door with a storm (2 layers)?
- .56
- .32
- .40
- .26
Use above information for questions 82-84 below
- What is the R value for a blanket of mineral fiber at 5.5”?
- 19
- 21
- 22
- 15
- What is the R value for ¾” plywood?
- .56
- .62
- .77
- .93
- What is the R value for asphalt singles?
- .44
- .15
- .32
- .65