Construction Methods and Materials
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental methods and materials used in modern construction projects. Students will explore the properties, selection criteria, and applications of primary building materials such as concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composites. Key construction techniques, including site preparation, formwork, framing, structural systems, and finishing, are examined with an emphasis on industry standards and sustainable practices. The course also addresses the impact of material choice on building performance, durability, safety, and environmental considerations. Through lectures, case studies, and practical assignments, students gain foundational knowledge essential for careers in construction management, civil engineering, and related fields.
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Residential Construction Academy Plumbing 2nd Edition by Michael A Joyce
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Chapter 1: Plumbers Toolbox
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Q1) What is the purpose of the inside pipe cutter?
Answer: To cut plastic pipe in a difficult location.
Q2) Most employers expect plumbers to have their own basic hand tools if they wish to be considered for employment.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Cutting plastic pipe with a saw leaves a burred edge on the pipe end;however,it is not necessary to remove the burred edge before installing the pipe.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) _______________ shears are also known as tin snips.
Answer: Aviation
Q5) ____________________ are used in the plumbing industry to notch and split pieces of wood boards;they are available in various widths.
Answer: Wood chisels
Q6) What is the purpose of a compass saw?
Answer: A compass saw is designed to cut both circular and square holes.
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Chapter 2: Power Tools
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Q1) What is the purpose of a hammer drill?
Answer: Drilling into or through concrete.
Q2) Personal ear protection should always be worn when using power tools.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The most common pistol drill style is a _____" type,which can handle larger diameter drill bit shanks that are used with other drill types;it offers more power for drilling holes than the _____" type.
Answer: 1/2,3/8
Q4) A ________________________________ is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)for every connection of a tool to a power source.
Answer: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Q5) What is a drill?
Answer: A drill is essentially an electric motor,housed within a tool design,that is manually activated to rotate an internal shaft that is connected to a drill bit chuck,which in turn rotates a drill bit.
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Chapter 3: Types of Pipe
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Q1) Pipe and tubing used for a water service installation must be capable of handling _____ psi pressure at _____° F.
Answer: 140,73
Q2) Most codes do allow PVC for use in water distribution systems on the interior of a building.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) In plumbing,the wall thickness of pipe is always constant.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Plastic pipe used for DWV installations is manufactured using IPS,and the ____________________ diameter varies based on the wall thickness.
Answer: inside
Q5) Flexible rolls of tubing for installing water distribution systems are typically sold in __________ lengths.
Answer: 100'-0"
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Chapter 4: Fittings
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Q1) A ______° fitting is installed to create a perpendicular change in direction in a piping system.
Q2) Copper fittings are joined to copper tube with a welding process known as ____________________.
Q3) The smallest size of plastic DWV pipe and fittings is 1".
A)True
B)False
Q4) Inserting a fitting reducer into a coupling will not create a reducing coupling,but instead is not recommended.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Water that is safe for human consumption is free from impurities and known as _______________ water.
Q6) Cast iron fittings are used more frequently in the residential plumbing industry than in the commercial plumbing industry.
A)True
B)False
Q7) What is the purpose of a coupling?
Q8) What is a reducing coupling?
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Chapter 5: Valves and Devices
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Q1) What is the purpose of a Stop and Waste valve?
Q2) The _____ of the piping system is a factor in determining the possible volume of water that can be supplied by a particular pipe size.
Q3) Depending on the region of the country,the municipal water authorities install an isolation valve before a water meter to allow for repair or replacement.
A)True B)False
Q4) A boiler drain is available with male and female threads,and the most common sizes are _____" and _____".
Q5) What is a ball valve?
Q6) Codes typically allow the water service piping and hose faucets to exceed _____ psi.However,piping that serves fixtures must be reduced to a maximum pressure of _____ psi.
Q7) A _______________ valve utilizes a metal gate (disc)that slides vertically to open and close the valve.
Q8) A ____________________ is a unique valve designed to isolate the flow of gas in a gas distribution system.
Q9) What is the purpose of a relief valve?
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Chapter 6: Fixtures
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Q1) The most common sizes for a ______________-bowl residential kitchen sink is 25" × 22",and a _______________-bowl sink is typically 33" × 22".
Q2) The end of a bathtub in which the drain is located is known as the ____________________.
Q3) Plumbing codes dictate that every house must have at least one toilet,lavatory sink,bathtub or shower,and a kitchen sink
A)True
B)False
Q4) When manufacturer data concerning a plumbing fixture is submitted to an architect or a builder for approval,the data submitted is known as a ____________________.
Q5) Also known as a lavatory,lav,or basin.
A)Bathtub
B)Toilet
C)Kitchen Sink
D)Lavatory Sink
E)Laundry Sink
F)Bidet
G)Shower
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Chapter 7: Faucets and Drain Assemblies
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Q1) A single-handle lavatory faucet blends the hot and cold water with the use of one handle,and the spout is located directly below the handle.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A ____ is an opening in a fixture,such as a drain or overflow hole that receives drain assemblies,to connect the fixture to the drain system.
A) Port opening
B) Pop-up
C) Aerator
D) None of the above
Q3) The most common type of kitchen faucet requires a sink that has three faucet holes that are _____" apart,or _____" from the hot and cold water supply connections to the faucet.
Q4) A tub faucet is mounted on either the ____________________ or ____________________.
Q5) The most common lavatory designs have a _____" spread between the hot and cold handles.
Q6) A typical sink faucet is either a __________- or __________-handle design
Q7) _______________ refers to items that have chrome or other finishes.
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Chapter 8: Plumbing Equipment and Appliances
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Q1) Heats water in a solar water heating system,also called a panel.
A)Burner
B)Collector
C)Instantaneous
D)Thermocouple
E)Tankless
F)Flue
G)High limit
H)Anode rod
I)Pilot
J)Element
K)Terminal
L)Thermostat
Q2) What are the two types of gas used to heat water?
Q3) The most common residential water heater has a _____- or _____-gallon storage tank capacity.
Q4) How does a tankless water heater work?
Q5) Carbon monoxide fumes are not odorless and can kill occupants of a home.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Blueprint Reading and Drafting
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Q1) Term to describe that a wall is supporting a portion of the structure above.
A)Joist
B)Side view
C)Stud
D)Branch
E)Drawings
F)Plan view
G)Sketch
H)Isometric view
I)Section view
J)Load-bearing
Q2) A _______________ diagram is an isometric view of a large portion or the entire piping system.
Q3) A 90-degree offset is one of the most common offset fittings in the plumbing industry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ceiling joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________ plan.
Q5) What are the two types of scales (rulers)commonly used in drafting?
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Chapter 10: Material Organization and Layout
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Q1) A _________________________ can be created to ensure all missing material is received before an installation begins and indicates to a plumber that the order is incomplete.
Q2) Fixture ____________________ requirements and fixture clearance codes must be known during the layout process.
Q3) Most residential materials are _______________ with the exception of pieces of equipment such as water heaters and certain types of bathtubs.
Q4) A _______________ is a wooden platform that is raised from the floor to accommodate a fork truck or pallet-jack.
Q5) The MSDS lists the dangers of a hazardous material and the recommended medical treatment in case of exposure.
A)True
B)False
Q6) ____________________ is a trade name for organizing material by activity or specific installation.
Q7) A _______________________ knot allows a plumber to tie string quickly and remove it without untying the knot or cutting the string.
Q8) List five methods for organizing plumbing materials.
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Chapter 11: Water Service Installation
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Q1) What is the primary source of surface water pollution?
Q2) High mineral levels can be lowered or removed with water purification systems.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?
Q4) An accessory to remove particulate from a water,but does not purify the water.
A)Aquifers
B)Filter
C)Trench
D)Brackish
E)Compacting
F)Backfill
G)Purification
H)Branch
I)Water distribution system
J)Water service
Q5) Water clarity does not relate to water quality,and even crystal clear water can be contaminated with deadly toxins or other contaminants.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Water Distribution Installation
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Q1) Welding process used without flux to weld copper tube;also known as silver soldering.
A)Torch
B)Solder
C)Flux
D)Silver solder
E)Partition
F)Stud
G)Framing
H)Soldering
I)Joint
J)Brazing
K)Joist
Q2) Plumbers should not ______________________ exterior wall insulation while installing piping because it lowers insulating capabilities.
Q3) The location of a hole or notched area is regulated to make plumbing more convenient for plumbers.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A _____" pipe has the same capacity as four 1/ 2" pipes.
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Chapter 13: Drainage,waste,and Vent Segments and Sizing
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Q1) Vent serving two fixture drains located on the same floor and either connecting at the same height or at different heights to the drain.
A)Loop Vent
B)Stack Vent
C)Septic tank
D)Trap Distance
E)Soil Stack
F)Common Vent
G)Drainage Fixture Unit
H)Perc test
I)Effluent
J)Stack
K)Relief Vent
Q2) What are the three flow positions of a drainage system?
Q3) ____________________ is a drain for allowable fixtures being utilized as a vent for other fixtures.
Q4) What are the two legal methods of waste termination?
Q5) All codes dictate that no vent be extended to open air.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Drainage,waste,and Vent Installation
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Q1) A plumber must view the entire pipe route before committing to drilling holes.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the minimum and maximum vertical distance of the standpipe that most codes dictate for a washing machine box to the inlet of a p-trap?
Q3) A bathroom consisting of only a toilet and a lavatory.
A)Fixture group
B)Test plug
C)Test ball
D)Bicycle pump
E)Waste arm
F)Half bathroom
G)Rough
H)Test cap
Q4) Some codes dictate that at least one vent in a system must be a minimum of _____" in size throughout the entire length of that vent.
Q5) An ____________________ is allowable by many codes to eliminate the need for some vents being installed so that they terminate to open air and is abbreviated as AAV.
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Chapter 15: Fixture and Equipment Installation
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Q1) Some codes require a dishwasher drain hose to be routed through an air gap device.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The water connection to a toilet requires a specific supply tube known as a
Q3) Also called a toilet flange;installed to connect a toilet to the drainage system.
A)Escutcheon
B)Wax seal
C)Compression
D)Trap adapter
E)Tubular
F)Closet bolts
G)Closet flange
H)Continuous waste
Q4) A _______________ is installed on all sinks and connects the fixture outlet to the rough-in stub-out pipe.
Q5) The drain from a dishwasher typically connects to the drain from a ____________________.
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Chapter 16: Plumbing Repairs and Troubleshooting
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Q1) A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.
A)Heating element
B)Volt
C)Circuit
D)Circuit breaker
E)High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm
Q2) An immersed heating device that heats water in a storage tank when energized with electricity.
A)Heating element
B)Volt
C)Circuit
D)Circuit breaker
E)High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm
Q3) What are two methods for checking the toilet tank flapper for a leak?
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Chapter 17: Hydronic Heat
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Q1) When troubleshooting a hydronic heating system,the technician notices the circulator pump running and the burner firing ,but no hot water is flowing through the system,what is the most likely problem?
A) defective circulator pump
B) defective room thermostat
C) air in the system
D) high limit open
Q2) Which control will prevent the "dry firing " of the boiler?
A) aquastat
B) reset control
C) low water cutoff
D) water regulating valve
Q3) What voltage are most zone valve motors?
A) 24
B) 115
C) 208
D) 220
Q4) Name four different methods for heating water in a boiler heating system.
Q5) What is another name for a flow control valve?
Q6) What does the acronym ASME stand for when referring to hydronic heating systems?
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