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The real measure of an electrical shock’s intensity lies in the amount of _______ forced through the body, and not the _______
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2) Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a) 2” extruded polystyrene panel
b) 12” cast-in-place concrete wall
c) 6” fiberglass batt insulation
d) Triple insulated glazing system with ½” air spaces
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3) Due to the ___ the roots of trees planted near a building may extend up to the foundation level and may absorb the moisture.
a) Withdrawal of moisture from the sub-soil
b) Transpiration of the trees and shrubs
c) Atmospheric action
d) Unequal settlement of the soil
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4) Can something start boring right into the brain where,
according to some versions of the story, they even lay their eggs and breed.
The result is said to be deafness or even insanity.
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5) Flashing is not required at which of the following locations?
a) Above projecting wood trim
b) At built-in gutters
c) At wall and roof intersections
d) Above projecting masonry
e) Doesn’t really matter if you search, copy & paste a bunch of answers
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Extra Credit!
WHO sang this on WHAT song? I know I’ve said never
Question 4 was a simple YES or NO question.
Congrats to @labstein Les Abstein!
The real measure of an electrical shock’s intensity lies in the amount of _______ forced through the body, and not the _______
amperes voltage
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Best ask Bert Hull to be sure
Which of the following would be most likely to have the highest R-value?
a) 2” extruded polystyrene panel
b) 12” cast-in-place concrete wall
c) 6” fiberglass batt insulation
d) Triple insulated glazing system with ½” air spaces
6” fiberglass batt insulation
Six inches of fiberglass batt insulation could be expected to have an R-value of around 18. A 12” cast-in-place concrete wall would be about R-1. Two-inch extruded polystyrene has an R-value of 10. A triple insulated glazing system would only have an R-value of around 3. A material’s R-value refers to its ability to resist heat flow. Fiberglass batt insulation contains many tiny air pockets, which help to increase its R-value, while a 12” concrete wall has very little air in it, thus resulting in a low R-value, despite its thickness.
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3) Due to the ___ the roots of trees planted near a building may extend up to the foundation level and may absorb the moisture.
a) Withdrawal of moisture from the sub-soil
b) Transpiration of the trees and shrubs
c) Atmospheric action
d) Unequal settlement of the soil
b
The effect of transpiration of trees and shrubs is seen in the form of a depression on the ground and it may lead to cracks in the buildings. The remedial measures such as the foundation should be taken sufficiently deep in case to avoid such an effect.
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5) Flashing is not required at which of the following locations?
a) Above projecting wood trim
b) At built-in gutters
c) At wall and roof intersections
d) Above projecting masonry
e) Doesn’t really matter if you search, copy & paste a bunch of answers
Flashing is not required above projecting masonry because it is unnecessary to protect the top of the masonry from getting wet. Oftentimes, there is masonry above the projecting masonry, and a line of grout that seals the joint between the two lines of masonry. Water should not be able to easily penetrate the grout. If a different material is above the masonry, it is likely that that material should be flashed underneath in order to prevent water from entering the wall system from below. Flashing is required for all of the other conditions because there are joints around them that, if left unflashed, could easily allow water to enter the wall system
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WHO sang this on WHAT song?
I know I’ve said never
The Mavericks - Back In Your Arms Again
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