Question 1

Both a Z- shape CFS section and a hat section are referred to as furring CFS sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The EQ studs

Accepted Answer

A) are more fire resistive. 
B) provide greater sound insulation. 
C) use less steel. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B. 
A) are more fire resistive. 
B) provide greater sound insulation. 
C) use less steel. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B.

Question 3

The benefit of using load- bearing CFS framing instead of load- bearing wood frame in seismic zones is the

Accepted Answer

A) greater strength of CFS members. 
B) ductility of steel. 
C) lighter weight of CFS framing. 
D) B and C. 
E) A, B, and C. 
A) greater strength of CFS members. 
B) ductility of steel. 
C) lighter weight of CFS framing. 
D) B and C. 
E) A, B, and C.

Question 4

CFS framing for interior gypsum board partitions is designed for a minimum lateral load of

Accepted Answer

A) 25 psf. 
B) 35 psf. 
C) 5 psf. 
D) 15 psf. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 25 psf. 
B) 35 psf. 
C) 5 psf. 
D) 15 psf. 
E) none of the above.

Question 5

Why is the composite action of a cold- formed steel (CFS)backed interior gypsum board partition wall generally not achievable?

Accepted Answer

Composite action requires that the gypsu

Question 6

What does the acronym SSMA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Steel Stud

Question 7

The use of bridging channels requires

Accepted Answer

A) punched tracks. 
B) unpunched studs. 
C) punched studs. 
D) unpunched tracks. 
E) none of the above. 
A) punched tracks. 
B) unpunched studs. 
C) punched studs. 
D) unpunched tracks. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

Explain what each term in the following identification mark of a CFS member means: 362S162- 43 (50)CP60.

Accepted Answer

The identification mark "362S162-43 (50)

Question 9

Explain the four parts of the designation of a cold- formed steel section: 1000S250- 68.

Accepted Answer

"S" means it is a stud section (for use

Question 10

The gravity load supported by CFS members, used in the framing of the backup wall for exterior cladding, is small.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

CFS members are made from sheet steel that is provided with corrosion protection before it is formed into shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain what EQ studs and tracks are, and describe how they differ from the standard studs and tracks.

Accepted Answer

EQ studs and tracks are a type of metal

Question 13

CFS framing for interior gypsum board partitions is designed

Accepted Answer

A) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/180. 
B) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/120. 
C) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/240. 
D) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/300. 
E) as needed. 
A) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/180. 
B) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/120. 
C) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/240. 
D) to a maximum permissible deflection of L/300. 
E) as needed.

Question 14

Explain the difference between structural steel and cold- formed steel.

Accepted Answer

Structural steel members are hot- rolled

Question 15

What is the tensile strength of steel sheet used in making cold- formed steel (CFS)sections?

Accepted Answer

CFS sections are mad

Question 16

What is the difference between composite and noncomposite design of cold- formed steel backed interior gypsum board partitions? Which design is more conservative?

Accepted Answer

In composite design, the strength provid

Question 17

CFS members are made by roll forming of

Accepted Answer

A) flat sheets. 
B) coils of sheet steel. 
C) either of the above two types of sheets depending on the type of roll- forming machine. 
A) flat sheets. 
B) coils of sheet steel. 
C) either of the above two types of sheets depending on the type of roll- forming machine.

Question 18

Explain all the four parts of the designation of a cold- formed steel section: 400T150- 33.

Accepted Answer

"T" means it is a track section for use

Question 19

The two most important cross- sectional shapes in cold- formed steel construction are C- shape section and U- shape section. In which members of the walls, floors, and roofs are C- shape and U- shape sections used?

Accepted Answer

C- shape sections are used in

Question 20

Explain the difference between G60 and CP60.

Accepted Answer

G60 means that the member has been hot-

Exam 20: Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Both a Z- shape CFS section and a hat section are referred to as furring CFS sections.

The EQ studs

The benefit of using load- bearing CFS framing instead of load- bearing wood frame in seismic zones is the

CFS framing for interior gypsum board partitions is designed for a minimum lateral load of

Why is the composite action of a cold- formed steel (CFS)backed interior gypsum board partition wall generally not achievable?

What does the acronym SSMA stand for?

The use of bridging channels requires

Explain what each term in the following identification mark of a CFS member means: 362S162- 43 (50)CP60.

Explain the four parts of the designation of a cold- formed steel section: 1000S250- 68.

The gravity load supported by CFS members, used in the framing of the backup wall for exterior cladding, is small.

CFS members are made from sheet steel that is provided with corrosion protection before it is formed into shape.

Explain what EQ studs and tracks are, and describe how they differ from the standard studs and tracks.

CFS framing for interior gypsum board partitions is designed

Explain the difference between structural steel and cold- formed steel.

What is the tensile strength of steel sheet used in making cold- formed steel (CFS)sections?

What is the difference between composite and noncomposite design of cold- formed steel backed interior gypsum board partitions? Which design is more conservative?

CFS members are made by roll forming of

Explain all the four parts of the designation of a cold- formed steel section: 400T150- 33.

The two most important cross- sectional shapes in cold- formed steel construction are C- shape section and U- shape section. In which members of the walls, floors, and roofs are C- shape and U- shape sections used?

Explain the difference between G60 and CP60.

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