Tilt-up walls can be clad with brick veneer or exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS). These claddings have continuous insulation outside of the tilt-up walls. In buildings, where the insulation is provided on the inside of the tilt-up walls, the exterior surface of tilt-up walls is simply paint finished?a finish commonly used in moderate climates because it is economical.With the help of

sketches and notes, explain why the walls in a traditional masonry-bearing wall structure had to be extremely thick.

What will be an ideal response?


See the Instructor's Manual (IM).

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When the weld symbol for plug or slot weld is located below the reference line, the hole is in the arrow side member of the joint.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Ed Black holds the title of Office Manager. Which of the following kinds of work does he

most likely do?

a. Supervises several first-line managers b. Oversees the work of operating employees c. Makes major policy decisions for the organization d. Implements top management’s policies and plans e. Develops corporate strategy

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What type of spring is usually mounted on top of the truck rear spring assemblies and is used only when a truck is under a heavy load?

A. Progressive spring B. Constant spring C. Auxiliary spring D. Air spring

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In the ____ method of placing and reading dimensions, all numbers or values are placed horizontally, regardless of the direction of the dimension line.

A. unidirectional B. linear C. orthogonal D. symmetric

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