Lesson 3 Practice Exercise

LESSON 3

PRACTICE EXERCISE

Check your understanding of Lesson 3 by completing the practice exercise. There is only correct answer to each

question. Try to answer all of the questions without referring to the lesson materials.

When you have completed all of the questions, turn the page and check your answers against the correct response.

Each correct response is referenced to specific portions of the lesson material so that you can review any

questions you have missed or do not understand, before continuing to the next lesson.

1.

List five reasons why form design is very important in the construction process.

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2.

List three characteristics that should be considered in form design and construction.

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3.

List four materials from which forms can be made.

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4.

List the basic information needed to design a wall form.

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Questions 5 through 9 concern Overhead Slab Form Design

5.

Given: The maximum total load for a slab is 300 pounds per square foot, and you are using 2- by 6-inch

lumber for sheathing and 4- by 4-inch lumber for joists. Determine the maximum joist spacing, in inches.

A.

55

B.

53

C.

39

D.

35

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