Lesson 1 Assessment

Difficulty Level: 1/5

Estimated Time to Complete: 5 minutes

Select the most appropriate answer based on the software output and standard design requirements.

What are the span types available in Sizer Program? *

Design Span

Full Span

Clear Span

All of the above

Which statements are TRUE about cantilevers in Sizer? *

Cantilevers can be on the left, right, or both sides (if 3+ spans)

The software uses twice the cantilever length to determine deflection limits

Deflection of cantilevers is always ignored in design

Cantilevers are automatically supported with hangers

When using imperial units, which is TRUE about dimensions used in calculations? *

Nominal dimensions are used

Actual dimensions are used

Both are used depending on the setting

Nominal dimensions are displayed, but actual are used in calculations

Why is defining lamination width important for glulam members in Sizer? *

It affects fire resistance

It determines treatment factor

It’s needed to calculate the volume factor (Cv)

It changes the material species

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