Agricultural Building Construction

1.

1 point

Suitable thermal barriers that can be installed over PUFI in agricultural buildings are:

cementitious coating

plywood

metal

drywall

All of the above

2.

1 point

Increased debris removal costs may be needed for the following agricultural building types?

Steel Frame

Concrete

Masonry

All of the above

both b&c

3.

1 point

What is the most common type of agricultural building structure?

Wood Frame

Pole Frame

Steel Frame

Timber

4.

1 point

Hollow concrete block (HCB) construction is the most common type of masonry agricultural building.

True

False

5.

1 point

Prolonged wet conditions on masonry agricultural buildings can accelerate decay of the structure.

True

False

6.

1 point

Timber Framed agricultural buildings are at a high risk of collapsing due to their design and height.

True

False

7.

1 point

The main concern(s) with PUFI in an agricultural building is:

it is flammable and should be covered with an approved thermal barrier

in the right conditions, PUFI can absorb moisture and cause damage to a building

it is not used anymore, so it is no longer a concern

both a&b

8.

1 point

What is a truss plate?

A heavy-gauge metal plate used to make steel trusses

A metal plate that can be used to repair a damaged wooden truss

A light-gauge metal plate used to make prefabricated wood trusses

All of the above

9.

1 point

The best example of a Timber Framed building used for agriculture is?

Credit Union Building

Pole Barn

Bank Barn

Arch-ribbed shed

10.

1 point

Timber Framed structures can be easily modified to accommodate large farm equipment.

True

False

11.

1 point

It is recommended that end walls be installed on both ends of a Tension Fabric Structure.

True

False

12.

1 point

A disadvantage to an agricultural Wood Framed structure is that:

they are limited to single storey heights

rodent issues can develop inside wall cavities

rot and decay often occurs inside walls

All of the above

13.

1 point

Chose which feature(s) that make wood framed construction a favourable choice:

they are inexpensive to build and easy to construct

they will not collapse if they are built to code

they provide very little fire load

All of the above

14.

1 point

PUFI stands for?

Putyurethane Fixed Installation

Poly Urethane Flomax Insulation

Poly Urethane Foam Installation

Polyurethane Foam Insulation

15.

1 point

In the construction of a concrete agricultural building, CIP stands for?

Concrete Insulated Panels

Cast In Place

Concrete Insurance Plan

Chartered Insurance Professional

16.

1 point

Which of the following agricultural construction types would you expect to have the most limited life expectancy?

Timber Frame

Masonry

Pole Frame

Steel Frame

17.

1 point

Stay in Place (SIP) concrete forming is an unpopular choice for agricultural buildings because they cannot be insulated.

True

False

18.

1 point

The advantage(s) of a concrete agricultural building is that:

they are inexpensive to build and repair

they have a long service life

any foam insulation within the wall is protected by the concrete and is usually undamaged in the event of a large fire

All of the above

19.

1 point

It is impossible to cause fire damage to a steel framed structure because steel does not burn.

True

False

20.

1 point

Tension fabric structures used in agriculture are maintenance free.

True

False