Formwork, Col & Slabs Quiz

What is the purpose of formwork in construction?

• To paint the building

• To form concrete into structural shapes

• To provide electrical installations

• To install windows

Who is responsible for designing the formwork in construction projects?

• The architect

• The contractor or the formwork engineer

• The project manager

• The safety officer

What is the primary function of a column in structural architecture?

• To cover the interior spaces of a building

• To provide aesthetic appeal to the building facade

• To transfer loads from a ceiling, floor slab, roof slab, or from a beam, to a floor or foundations

• To insulate the building from environmental elements

Which of the following best describes a column?

• A horizontal structural member that supports walls

• A vertical structural member that carries loads

• A decorative element that does not bear any load

• A foundation unit laid below ground level

What are the two main types of columns designed in architecture?

• Decorative Columns and Support Columns

• Architectural Columns and Structural Columns

• Interior Columns and Exterior Columns

• Load-Bearing Columns and Non-Load-Bearing Columns

What is the primary function of beams in building construction?

• To provide aesthetic appeal to the building

• To carry loads perpendicular to their longitudinal direction

• To act solely as decorative elements

• To insulate the building

How do beams support the structure of a building?

• By transferring the load to the foundation directly

• By supporting the weight of walls only

• By supporting the weight of floors, ceilings, and roofs and transferring the load to a vertical load bearing element

• By connecting different sections of the building without bearing any loads

What type of beams are selected for use in a type B project?

• Band Beams and Thickened beam

• I-beams and Box beams

• Cantilever and Fixed beams

• Continuous and Overhanging beams

What is a Cantilever in the context of construction?

• A type of beam fixed at one end and free on the other

• A support structure used primarily for scaffolding

• A method of concrete mixing

• A tool used for leveling concrete

Is formwork necessary for constructing a Cantilever? If so, how is it supported?

• No, formwork is not necessary

• Yes, supported by temporary structures until the concrete sets

• Yes, supported by permanent steel structures

• No, Cantilevers are self-supporting