Module F: Glulam Beam and Header Applications Quiz

Once you have passed and submitted the quiz, you will receive your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this training, students will be able to identify and describe appearance classifications and select and sizing stock beams
Upon completing this training, students will be able to identify and describe treated glulam and typical applications, factor and field applied stains/finishes
Upon completing this training, students will be able to identify and describe basic glulam characteristics and balanced and unbalanced beams, and when to specify each
Upon completing this training, students will be able to identify and describe reading the grade stamp, checking, recommended connection, notching and drilling practices

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a glulam beam?

Sizes to fit any need
Fits all floor framing
Plies are mostly 2" to 3" thick
No warping and twisting

2. An unbalanced glulam has which characteristic?

All the plies are the same
Only the upper and lower plies are the same
The tension plies are higher strength than compression plies
It does not matter which side is up when you install it

3. What is a common application for a glulam beam?

Header
Column
Floor beam
All of the above

4. Which of the following is not a glulam appearance grade?

Framing
Stock
Architectural
Premium

5. The “F” in a 24F-1.8E specified glulam beam refers to the beam’s:

Modulus of elasticity
Shear stress
Bending stress
Deflection stress

6. Which of the following is not included in a glulam grade stamp?

Structural use
Treatment process
Species of wood
Manufacturing standard

7. What is one of the main reasons for specifying a “stock” glulam beam?

They are the cheapest glulam
Readily available
They are only used as garage headers
Both A and C

8. What should be avoided especially on the tension side of a glulam?

Flashing
Notching
Using a steel connector
Providing an air gap between the glulam and any concrete

9. Which of the below is the main reason for checking to occur?

Mishandling of glulams in transport
Specifying the wrong appearance type
Dimensional changes of the beam due to moisture changes
Lack of proper glue between plies

10. Which of the following applications is the most suitable for using framing appearance grade?

Concrete floor beam
Exposed ceiling beam
Stained interior column
Untreated patio deck beam

11. Which of the following is not true about treated glulams?

Treated glulams may be suitable for direct exposure to weather
Treated glulams may be used in direct contact with concrete
Treated glulams may be used without field treating cut ends or drilled holes
Treated glulams may be suitable for use in termite zones

12. Which of the following statements regarding drilling and notching is true?

Drilling a hole through a glulam vertically has no effect on strength
Notching should be avoided, especially on the tension side of the beam
Under no condition should you taper-cut the end of a glulam beam
“Shear critical zones” within a glulam are the best location for holes

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