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Question | Answer |
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Post modern | a trend that combines traditional and contemporary influences |
Gable roof | Cape Ann basic roof style |
Cape Cod | one of the earliest and best known of the traditional Eastern styles |
A special feature of the Southern Colonial is... | columns and a giant portico |
Adjustable triangles allow the drafter to... | draw a line at any angle |
What is the scale if the drawing is half as large as the object | scale= 1/2 |
what is the dimensions of a C sized sheet of paper? | 18"x24" |
The top view of a mechanical drawing is similar to what? | The roof plan of a house |
Half scale | 1'=1/2" (one foot = half an inch) |
Pen Plotter | best for high quality CAD line drawings |
Electrostatic Plotter | most versatile plotter |
What is the most important use for CAD? | Store symbol library |
What is a disadvantage of CAD? | It can't be used easily in the feild |
Maximum length of work triangle | 22' |
What is the purpose of the foyer? | to greet guests, clean shoes, and must be functional |
3 areas of the house | sleeping, service, living |
What size dining room is considered large? | 16'x20' |
What determines if a bathroom is functional? | the arrangement of fixtures |
Space taken up by the living area | 1/3 |
Minimum depth of a closet | 2 feet |
normal width of an entry door | 3 feet |
What size dining room is considered small? | 10'x10' or 120sqin |
What is used to lay out subdivisions? | Site planning and mapping |
Plot plan shows... | shows location of house on a piece of land, elevation of the land, utilities, topographical features |
Surveyor collects info for... | Plot Plans |
Footing | spreads the weight of the building |
Control point determines... | depth of excavation and foundation wall height |
What are bricks made of? | mostly clay |
Basement wall thickness depends on... | lateral earth pressure and vertical load to be supported |
concrete slabs are places on compacted sand __ to __ inches thick | 4 to 6 inches |
a split level looks like a ____ in front and a ____ from the back | ranch/two-level |
Foundation walls | are from the first floor to the footing |
What is used for outdoor nails? | silicon bronze, copper, hot dipped zinc coated steel |
Where are basements popular? | in areas where space is crowded and sites are small |
What scale ore foundation plans usually drawn on? | 1'=1/4" |
Batter boards | used to show exact location of a proposed house foundation |
Foundation wall is __ inches thick | 8 inches |
Footing is __ inches wide | 16 inches |
Interior doors: | sliding, double action, pocket |
Dutch door | has an upper and lower half |
what should be done before purchasing a house? | a title search, to check for legal problems |
Casement window | opened/closed by using a crank or push- bar frame |
A ____ door is used when there is a wide opening to an exterior wall | sliding door |
how wide are exterior doors usually? | 3 feet |
Bearing walls | solid walls the support themselves |
Standard height for exterior and interior doors | 6'8" |
French sliding doors have ____ panels | glass |
usual plat plan scale | 1"=30' |
property lines define the... | site boundaries |
special purpose rooms | are not required on a floor plan |
Main stairs are typically made of... | oak, maple, or birch |
Spiral stairs are typically made of... | steel |
What determines the functionality of a plan? | traffic circulation |
What design is meant for a hilly lot? | split level |
most economical roof to build | flat roof |
A shed roof is similar to a flat roof, except it has more... | pitch |
most popular type of roof material | asphalt |
How many landings does an L shaped staircase have? | at least 1 |
Dormers | provide additional light and ventilation for one and one-half story houses |