Unit 106: Introduction to emerging technologies in construction

Which BIM dimension includes the construction sequencing?

• 6D

• 5D

• 4D

• 3D

1.    What is soft landings? Select any that apply.

•    Soft landings is a process for a gradual handover of a new building, where a period of professional aftercare by the project team is a contractual client requirement.

•   Soft landings is the inclusion of the soft landscape design, implementation and maintenance within the project plan.

•    Soft landings is a non-proprietary data format for the publication of a subset of building information models.

•    Soft landings is a non-proprietary data format for the publication of a subset of building information models.

 

1.    Which one of the following is not part of the BIM life cycle?

• a.    Maintain

• a. Analyse

• a.    Design

• a.    Plan

1.    Where would you find a BIM protocol:

• a.    Within the 3D modelling data

• a.    Within the Precontract BIM Execution Plan

• a.    Within the Construction Contract

• a.    Within the Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) 

1.    Which one of the following is a term used to describe 3D printing?

• a.    Asset Information Modelling (AIM)

• a.    Project Information Modelling (PIM)

• a.    Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

• a.    Additive Manufacturing (AM)

1.    Which one of the following is a definition of AR?

• 1.     

   

  a.    A digital simulation that you can interact with

• a.    A model that can provide graphical information

• a.    A computer-simulated ‘enhancement’ of real life

• Combines both Virtual and Augmented Reality

1.    Which two of the following can be added to concrete to give it ‘self-healing’ properties?

• 1.     

   

  a.    Bio-degradable paste

• a.    Bacterial solution

• a.    Quartz crystals

• a.    Memory polymer tendons

1.    Which one of the following statements about Transparent Aluminium (Aluminium Oxynitride) is correct?

• Is a clear metal

• a.    Is a strong ceramic

• a.    Is a type of graphene

• a.    Is self-healing

 

1.    Which two of the following off-site construction systems are used when bathroom or kitchen pods are installed into the construction?

• Volumetric units

• Panelised open systems

• Hybrid systems

• Components

1.    Which one of the following is not a benefit of off-site construction?

• a.    Value

• a.    Efficiency

• a.    Sustainability

• a.    Customisation