Principles of Construction - 8

as well as blocks, which of the following sets of resources are required to construct a block wall?

• sand, timber joists, plasticiser

• sand, cement, plasticiser

• roofing slates, cement, plasticiser

• sand and engineering bricks

timber frame panels made off site are often referred to as which type of component?

• prefabricated

• pre-cast

• moulded

• site fabricated

which of the following would usually be installed during the construction of a concrete floor?

• insulation and damp proof membrane

• insulation and hardcore

• damp proof membrane and hardcore

• insulation, damp proof membrane and hardcore

what is a floating floor laid on?

• a resilient quilt or mat

• a damp proof membrane

• 6mm exterior grade plywood

• sheet polythene

a raft foundation is BEST described as:

• a trench filled with concrete to just below ground level DPC

• a slab of concrete covering the entire base of the building

• individual concrete pads used to support brick columns

• a series of holes bored and filled with concrete

what is the purpose of a soffit in roof construction?

• prevent the tiles from slipping

• protect the DPC

• support the guttering

• protect the eaves of the property

which of the following is a common material used for roof tiles?

• slate

• marble

• PVC

• timber

where would a reinforced wide strip foundation normally be used?

• hard soil

• soft soil

• directly onto bedrock

• high load bearing soil

correct handling and storage information for a product would be found in which document?

• specification

• programme of works

• safety data sheet

• schedule

what does the symbol C/C represent on a drawing?

• concrete and cement

• casted concrete

• centre to centre

• closed centres