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1. Component that prevents pressurized water from entering. Waterproofing

2. Component attached to door or window panels to prevent leaks. Weatherstrip
3. Coating of multi-ply flat roof systems. Bitumen
4. Rotating door used to control air infiltration. Revolving Door
5. Used to bond stones and concrete hollow blocks. Mortar
6. Masonry construction without using mortar. Dry Stack
7. Typical rebar diameter for reinforced CHB construction. 10mm
8. Product made from synthetic materials to take the place of varnish for clear finishes. Lacquers
9. ASTM is the acronym for this. American Society for Testing & Materials
10. PNS 07 regulates this construction material. Portland Cement
11. Special type of pigment that serve to thicken and simply increase the volume of the paint. Fillers
12. Vertical frame of a wood panel door. Stile
13. Can also occur in the adherent if the adhesive is tougher than the adherent. Fracture
14. Fabric or synthetic wall covering attached using PVA glue. Wallpaper
15. Wood or metal construction which holds the concrete in place until it is hardened. Forms
16. " Plastic used mainly for packaging, provides excellent moisture barrier and chemical resistance. "
HDPE
17. Admixture used in high-rise high-strength concrete construction. Superplasticizer
18. Wood molding applied on walls about 800mm high. Chair Rail
19. This tool is used to cut vinyl tiles. Box Cutter
20. It is the same materials as normal Portland cement except in color. White Portland Cement
21. "ASTM A6 section with this shape ""H""." W Section
22. Not a type of roofing according to NRCA. Dome
23. Smallest nominal diameter of rebars according to PNS 49. 10mm
24. It is produced when other elements are combined with carbon steel to modify steel properties. Steel
Alloy
25. Regulating body for non-structural metal components. NAAMM
26. SI unit of temperature. Kelvin
27. Component used to absorb heat. Insulation
28. Tool used to level concrete topping. Screed
29. A composite stone like material formed by mixing with cement paste then allowing the mixture to
dry and harden. Concrete
30. "Glazing for storefronts taller than 2,400mm and 1,200mm wide." Tempered Glass
31. "A powdery substance made by calcining limestone and clay, used in making mortar and concrete
that reacts chemically when water is added." Cement
32. Door hardware that attaches the door to its jamb. Hinges
33. PNS 49 regulates this construction material. Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars
34. Door hardware that controls entry through the door. Lockset
35. The ability of particles of a material to cling tightly to one another. Cohesiveness
36. What is the other name of hardwood? Deciduous
37. "Similar to paints, except they are typically made using finely ground pigments or dyes." Inks
38. Colored shiny surface on ceramic tiles. Glaze
39. Process in concrete construction where rebars are installed. Rebar placement
40. Concrete beams placed on top of masonry wall openings. Lintel Beams
41. These adhesives are a mixture of ingredients (typically polymers) dissolved in a solvent. Drying
Adhesive
42. Window type with hinges at the side of window panes. Casmenet
43. ASTM A6 regulates this construction material. Structural Steel Shapes
44. "Min. thckness of roofing sheet according to PNS 201-1990, in mm." 0.4
45. The wrong process for joining disimilar copper alloy components. Welding
46. Manufacturing process where clay bricks are fired in kilns. Burning
47. Plastic not used as an insulation material. Polycarbonate
48. Added to the paint to accelerate the oxidation and hardening of the vehicle. Driers
49. Wood molding applied on ceiling and wall joints. Cornice
50. A test given to concrete for strength. A common quality-control test of concrete to determine the
maximum compressive stress which a hardened concrete is capable of sustaining based on 7 and 28 day
curing periods. Compression/Compressive Test
51. They are made up of about 75% of the total mass of concrete. Aggregates
52. Moisture migration through clay brick walls is prevented by this. Air Gap
53. Elastomeric membrane for flat roof that acts as waterproofing. EPDM
54. Process of applying wood preservative. Treating
55. Window frame that supports the glazing. Mullion
56. Process of obtaining metals from ores. Smelting
57. This is a special Portland cement used for sealing oil wells. Oil Well Cement
58. Component installed on lower edge of the roof to collect rain water. Gutter
59. Rugby is brand of this. Contact Cement
60. PVC windows are regulated by this. AAMA
61. The ability of a material to fix itself and cling to an entirely different material. Adhesiveness
62. They are materials that are added to concrete during or immediately before its mixing. Admixtures
63. ASTM C270 does not include this masonry mortar type. A
64. "Dimensional change when lumber is dressed, in inches." ½
65. Steel is mainly composed of iron and this. Carbon
66. Type of plastic that melts when heated. Thermoplastic
67. Concrete products with post-tensioned tendons. Pre-stressed Concrete
68. SI unit of electric current. Ampere
69. It is a groove near the outer edge of the projecting underside so that water will drop from this point.
Drips
70. Metal sheet installed along apex of roof. Ridge Roll
71. Fire escape don't have this. Side Light
72. "Width and length of plywood that is sold in the Philippines, in mm." 1220 x 2440
73. "Materials which gives the paint its color. In the case of white paint, the body is the pigment. A
powdered solid used in paint or enamel to give it a color. " Pigments
74. Sealant commonly used in roofing installations. Silicone
75. "A largely amorphous, rigid, tough, solvent-resistant, flame-resistant thermoplastic. Used for
resilient floor tile, films, pipes, and for paint lacquers, adhesives and safety glass" PVC
76. Component that hangs the ceiling assembly to the underslab. Hanger Rod
77. Light gauge steel component that frames each acoustic panel. T-runner
78. PNS 63 regulates this construction material. Pozzolan Cement
79. Recommended connector for clay roof tiles and steel purlins. Tek Screw
80. Concrete products not formed in-situ. Precast Concrete
81. Passive fire protection compound. Intumescent
82. Cementitious material used to attach tiles. Mortar
83. Another name for oxidized iron. Rust
84. A shed type roof has this number of surfaces. 1
85. "Transparent, hard, protective finish or film primarily used in wood finishing. " Varnish
86. SI unit of mass. Kilogram
87. Metal that is not used as a structural component. Copper
88. This is not an electrolytic process of coating metal. Epoxy Coating
89. Process in concrete construction where entrapped air is removed. Consolidation
90. Common glazing for single pane windows in the Philippines. Float Glass
91. A compound in a liquid or semi-liquid state that adheres or bonds items together. Adhesive
92. Unvitrified clay masonry unit. Mud Brick
93. Volatile solvents which have a natural affinity for the vehicle in the paint. Thinners
94. It is also known as hot melt adhesives and are simply thermoplastics. Hot Adhesives
95. Deciduous trees produce wood this type of wood. Hardwood
96. Steel doors are regulated by this. SDI
97. An artificial stone used in masonry construction. Concrete
98. "Adhesives made from inorganic mineral sources, or biological sources. " Natural Adhesives
99. Its function is to delay or extend the setting time of the cement paste in concrete. Retarders
100. A T-section is composed of this. Half a W Section
101. Plastic used for plastic moldings. Polyvinyl Chloride
102. "Once these plastics are formed, reheating will cause the material to decompose rather than melt."
Thermosets
103. Window type with hinges at the bottom of window panes. Hopper
104. "Processed lumber, sawn and planed on 2 sides." S2S
105. "In construction it is used as electrical wiring, roofing flashing and piping." Copper
106. Curing period for concrete using ASTM C150 type I cement. 7 days
107. Rebar lugs are also called these. Deformations
108. Crystalline deposits of salts forming on masonry surface. Efflorescence
109. Bad practice of adding water to a concrete that had already set. Retempering
110. Light gauge steel framing does not include this. I-beams
111. "A mixture consisting of vehicles or binders, with or without coloring pigments. A combination of
pigments with suitable thinners or oils to provide decorative and protective coatings. Can be oil based or
latex water based" Paint
112. Galvanic corrosion occurs in the presence of this. Electrolyte
113. Local name for CMUs. Concrete Hollow Blocks
114. Preparatory paint coat. Primer
115. "_______ solid, finely ground material which gives a paint the power to hide and color a surface."
Body
116. Philippine standard specifications for CHBs. PNS 16
117. Nominal height and length of CHBs in mm. 200 x 400
118. Act as a solvent both for the materials of the paint and for the resin in the wood surface.
Turpentines
119. "Plastic used in film applications due to its toughness, flexibility and transparency. " LDPE
120. Wood molding installed on floor and wall joints. Base Board
121. Paint with an alkyd binder and turpentine as thinner. Enamel
122. Milky-white dispersions often based on polyvinyl acetate. Emulsion Adhesives
123. It is a patterned glass made with wire mesh or parallel wires rolled into the center of the glass. Wire
Glass
124. " It is used for waterproofing, sound and vibration isolation and radiation shielding." Lead
125. Gymnosperms produce this is this type of wood. Softwood
126. "It specifies a ratio of cement, sand and coarse aggregates without reference to their
characteristics." Arbitrary Proportions
127. Pumped concrete deposited as a high velocity spray. Shotcrete
128. The seventh type of recyclable plastic according to ASTM D7611. Others
129. Paint with an acrylic binder and water as thinner. Emulsion
130. "A procedure to measure consistency of freshly mixed concrete, mortar or stucco using a mold in
the form of a truncated cone." Slump or Subsidence Test
131. Fire escape doors are of this material. Steel
132. "A paint that dries to an especially hard, usually glossy, finish.Type of paint system used for interior
wooden walls" Enamel Paint
133. Door hardware that prevents the door from hitting the wall. Door Stopper
134. Acoustic boards are not made from these. Plywood
135. Concrete cannot be poured once this takes place. Setting
136. Window type with no hinges. Hung
137. "A straight, small, rigid, slender shaft of metal, one end of which is usually pointed; the other end
has a head that may be driven with a hammer. Used to join separate pieces of wood." Nail
138. A gable type roof has this number of surfaces. 2
139. Chemical process responsible for hardening of concrete. Hydration
140. Calcium sulfate dihydrite. Gypsum
141. Rubber like seal attached to mullions to prevent leaks. Gasket
142. Board commonly used as backing for laminated cabinet panels. MDF
143. ANSI is the acronym for this. American National Standards Institute
144. Concrete containing colored aggregates used in decorative floors and walls. Terrazzo
145. Maximum gap for a double wythe wall in mm. 50
146. A vertical layer of masonry units. Wythe
147. This is not a material for the manufacture of masonry units. PVC
148. "Last step in the manufacturing of concrete, also called hardening." Curing
149. Concrete attains its desired strength at the end of ____days. 28 days
150. "ASTM A6 section with this shape ""L"". Angle
151. Law banning logging in the Philippines. E.O. 23 of 2011
152. Process in concrete construction where concrete is deposited. Concrete Pouring
153. Paint with an acrylic binder and a petroleum distilate thinner. Lacquer
154. Joining similar metals by heating the components to fuse them. Welding
155. Aggregates are composed of sand and this material. Gravel
156. An organic solid material that is usually transparent or translucent. Glass
157. Temporary structure that supports the concrete formwork. Falsework
158. Horizontal frame of a wood panel door. Rail
159. A hip type roof has this number of surfaces. 4
160. "Minimum compressive strength of a PNS 16 CHB, in Mpa." 2.1
161. An igneous rock having crystals or grains of visible size and contains mainly quartz and feldspar.
Granite
162. Component that conducts rain water from the gutter to the leader. Downspout
163. It is the most common type of cement in general use around the world. Portland Cement
164. It is a granular material made up of fine rock particles. Sand
165. "Masonry mortar is composed of Portland cement, sand and this." Lime
166. Clear Plastic has good gas and moisture barrier properties making it ideal for carbonated beverage.
P.E.T.
167. Plastic not used for water supply pipes. Polyurethane
168. They are thermoplastic materials made from asphalt emulsions or asphalt cutbacks. Asphalt
Cements
169. Wood that is built up with small pieces. Laminated Wood
170. Galvanization coats steel sheets with this metal. Zinc
171. SI unit of length. Meter
172. "A treatment of concrete or mortar to retard the passage or absorption of water, or water vapor,
either by applying a suitable coating to exposed surfaces or by using a suitable admixture."
Damproofing
173. This is not a standard grade of rebar according to PNS 49. 360
174. Gritty paper used to prepare surfaces for finishing. Sand Paper
175. Highly plastic material used to fill surface imperfections. Putty
176. Cementitious material installed in between tiles. Grout
177. Clay brick used for fireplace or kiln. Fire Brick
178. It is the preferred paint for the interior masonry walls and fiber cement boards. Latex Paint
179. Primary maintainance treatment for wooden floors. Wax
180. They are aggregates of minerals, which is turn are compounds of chemical elements. Rocks
181. Applied to dry wood to keep out the dampness and prevent the development of fungi.
Preservatives
182. Group of perennial evergreens in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae. Bamboo
183. It form a bond by the application of light pressure to marry the adhesive with the adherend.
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
184. Commonly referred to as the vehicle, it is the actual film forming component of paint. Binder
185. Cementitious material applied to exposed surfaces of CHBs. Plaster
186. They may be circular, elliptical, pointed, segmental, or flat. Arches
187. This is not a tile class according to PNS 154-2005. Ordinary
188. Wood doors are regulated by this. AAMA
189. A small crack running parallel to the grain in wood and across the rings; usually caused by shrinkage
during drying in veneers and may improve appearance. Check
190. Deteriorate or dissolve adhesive. Solvents
191. Concrete class mixture recommended for suspended slabs, beams, columns, arches, stairs, and
walls of 100mm (4) thickness. Class A (1:2:4)
192. Regulating body for non-structural metal components. NAAMM
193. An add mixture which is used to speed up the initial set of concrete. Accelerators
194. Gives a pale pink or pinkish yellow color to glass. Selenites/Selenates
195. It is a built-up construction or combination of building materials as clay, concrete, or stone set in
mortar; or plain concrete. Masonry