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Diversify Your Structural Portfolio: Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Construction
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What type of mass timber products can be used for roof structural systems?
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A) Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
B) Nail Laminated Timber (NLT)
C) Glued-Laminated Timber (Glulam)
D) All of the above
For the case study 2.2 (Large warehouse with adjoining office space), what is the purpose of using a 48-inch-high concrete curb at the exterior walls of the structure?
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A) To improve the aesthetic appeal of the building
B) To increase the height of the building
C) To provide durability and impact resistance, and accommodate standard stock dimensions of lumber
D) To reduce the overall weight of the structure
In case study 3.1 (Single-story commercial/retail building with stressed skin panels), it is indicated that utilizing stressed skin panels, as opposed to conventional wood roof trusses, resulted in an increased cost of the building structure.
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True
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In case study 3.1 (Single-story commercial/retail building with stressed skin panels), what is the purpose of using a Gerber girder?
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A) To increase the aesthetic appeal of the structure
B) To simulate a continuous beam system
C) To provide additional insulation
D) To simplify the construction process
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