The Primary Purpose of Full- Depth Blocking in a Floor

question 54

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of full- depth blocking in a floor frame is to

• A)prevent buckling of floor joists.
• B)give additional nailing surface for a gypsum board ceiling.
• C)give additional nailing surface for floor sheathing.
• D)reduce compressive stresses in floor joists.
• E)reduce tensile stresses in floor joists.

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Materials

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Conversion Costs

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Equivalent Units

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Weighted-Average Method

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