1.1 Building Structures

What is a structure?

• Something that supports development

• Something that supports progress

• Something that supports construction

• Something that supports itself and other objects

What are the main types of buildings and structures?

• religious, health, education

• industrial, agricultural, retail

• residential and non-residential buildings, bridges and roads

• commercial, recreational

What are the typical component parts of buildings and structures?

• Canteen facilities

• Electrical

• walls, floors and openings

• plastering, bricklaying

Which of the following are examples of 'infrastructure'?

• roads

• parks

• railways

• bus services

Which of the following are examples of 'infrastructure'?

• number 10 bus

• infrastructure

• tunnels

• bridges

Which of the following are examples of 'infrastructure'?

• water supply and sewerage systems

• electrical grids

• building sites

• telecommunications.

Which of the following are mechanical services?

• security

• energy supply

• escalators

• lifts

Which of the following are mechanical services?

• air conditioning

• ventilation

• heating

• telephones

Which of the following are electrical services?

• communication lines,

• ventilation

• lighting and low voltage (LV) systems,

• telephones

Which of the following are electrical services?

• communication lines,

• security and alarm systems

• lighting and low voltage (LV) systems,

• fire detection and protection