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Plank flooring refers to flooring boards that are wider than 3-1/4″ (85).

Match column A (Illustrations) and column B (Terminology):

Rafters and roof joists are typically spaced at 12″, 16″, or 24″ (305, 405, 610) o.c., depending on the magnitude of roof loads and the spanning capability of the roof sheathing.

[answer1] are the horizontal planes that must support both [answer2]—people, furnishings, and movable equipment—and [answer3]—the weight of the floor construction itself.

Precast concrete roof systems are [answer1] in form and construction to [answer2] floor systems and use the same types of slab units

Which of the following statements are true about wall systems? (2 pts)

As a plate becomes more rectangular than square, the two-way action increases and a one-way system spanning the shorter direction develops because the shorter plate strips are stiffer and carry a lesser portion of the load.

Match column A (Illustrations) and column B (Types) (2 pts):   

Match column A (illustrations) and column B (foundation systems or structural systems):

Flashing refers to thick continuous pieces of sheet metal or other impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from an angle or joint.