Construction 2 - 1 semester exam

A 2 ̋ x 4 ̋ measuring 8 ́-0 ̋ or 96 ̋ is to be cut into 22 ̋ pieces for blocking. If 200 pieces of blocking are needed, how many 2 ̋ x 4 ̋ x 8 ́-0 ̋ lengths are needed?

Siding can be installed at a rate of 175 square feet per carpenter per day. A crew of 4 carpenters is working on a house containing 5600 square feet of siding. The carpenters work 8 hour days. How many man-days will it take?

Siding can be installed at a rate of 175 square feet per carpenter per day. A crew of 4 carpenters is working on a house containing 5600 square feet of siding. The carpenters work 8 hour days. How many man hours will it take the carpenters to finish siding the house?

Rafters are to be installed on a structure that measures 128 ́-0 ̋ long. Required spacing is 16 ̋ on center. How many sets of rafters are required? Note: Add 1 rafter for a starter.

The following material list was compiled for a framing project. Out of all of the pieces needed for the project, how many total 2x4 are needed?

An apprentice program has the following number of apprentices enrolled in each section. What is the total number of Carpenters, Millwright and Pre-Apprentice apprentices enrolled in the program?

A crew of carpenters frames a roof using various trusses and braces. The package includes 96 king post trusses, 75 scissor trusses, 31 2 x 4 x 16 ́ -0 ̋ braces, and 2 gable end trusses. Each truss requires 8 2 x 4 x 16'-0" to build. How many total 2 x 4's are needed, including bracing, are required for completion?

A building was being built. The respective dimensions are 6 ́ -0 ̋, 20 ́ -0 ̋, 8 ́ -0 ̋, 37 ́ -0 ̋, 27 ́ -0 ̋ and 35 ́ -0 ̋. What is the sum of all of the dimensions?

You need to drywall a room that is 20' x 24' with 8' high walls. How many 4x8 sheets of drywall will you need to drywall all 4 walls and ceiling?

You are adding baseboard to a room that measures 20' x 24'. How many linear feet of baseboard are you going to need to complete the job?