U7 SP

What is the term used to describe the activities that take place up to the point of applying internal surfaces, most commonly plaster?

• First fix

• Second fix

• Timber frame construction

• Steel frame systems

What are the two key elements of steel frame systems (SFS)?

• Beams and lintels

• Pillars and rafters

• Columns and beams

• Columns and lintels

Which construction method is still the most common for the development of domestic dwellings in the UK?

• Container construction

• Straw bale construction

• Brick and block construction

• Portal frames

What are modular buildings made of?

• Steel

• Standardised components

• Brick and block

• Concrete

What is the purpose of building maintenance?

• To increase decay and degradation

• To reduce building performance

• To ensure a building retains its aesthetics and function

• To ignore any defects

What is the main element of a substructure that ensures all dead and imposed loads are safely transmitted through to the subsoils?

• Basements

• Retaining walls

• Foundations

• Site investigations

What is the purpose of a basement in a building?

• To act as a recreational area

• To house mechanical equipment

• To store construction materials

• To provide extra liveable space

What is the main function of a superstructure in a building?

• To provide shelter

• To store construction materials

• To act as a recreational area

• To house mechanical equipment

What is the purpose of lintels in a building?

• To support the roof

• To act as a decorative element

• To provide insulation

• To provide structural support above windows and doors

What is the main function of a floor in a building?

• To provide shelter from the elements

• To support the contents of a building

• To act as a recreational area

• To store construction materials