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Before releasing the work, the team identifies this condition: thermal movement must be accommodated. Which coping joint detail fits best?

Correct Answer

D) movement-capable coping joints

movement-capable coping joints best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Answer Options
A
continuous welded coping with no movement
B
sealant-only splice without slip joint
C
rigid fasteners through both joint parts
D
movement-capable coping joints

Why This Is the Correct Answer

movement-capable coping joints best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: continuous welded coping with no movement

continuous welded coping with no movement relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for metal coping joints.

Option B: sealant-only splice without slip joint

sealant-only splice without slip joint relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for metal coping joints.

Option C: rigid fasteners through both joint parts

rigid fasteners through both joint parts relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for metal coping joints.

Memory Technique

Foreman Selecting is an address; follow it to the real instruction.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Sheet metal methods; coping expansion and joint treatment; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.

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