A Florida superintendent must choose the proper deck fastening method because the controlling field constraint is that deck must transfer loads as designed. Which option is best?
Correct Answer
B) Select specified welds or mechanical fasteners
specified welds or mechanical fasteners best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
specified welds or mechanical fasteners 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: Select puddle weld deck attachment
Select puddle weld deck attachment addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for metal deck attachment.
Option C: Select screw-fastened side laps
Select screw-fastened side laps addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for metal deck attachment.
Option D: Select powder-actuated deck pins where approved
Select powder-actuated deck pins where approved addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for metal deck attachment.
Memory Technique
Condition is the clue; methods is the method check for Foreman Selecting.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Metal deck methods; attachment and side-lap fastening; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.
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