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[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.

[answer1] and [answer2] are the two wood wall framings given as options to be constructed for Project 2 – Framing or Stair System.

Collection of cell bodies in the PNS is called _______________.

You prop open the gill covers of a fish, tie a string around the fish’s tail, and pull it backwards through the water. This action forces water to flow into the back of the gill covers and out through the fish’s mouth (the opposite direction that water normally flows across gills). What effect would this backwards movement of water flow likely have on gas exchange?