Building Technology Quiz CHAPTER 6 & 7

What is the function of the substructure in a building?

• Provides support and stability to the entire building

• Carries primary loads from people, equipment, and weather

• Creates separate spaces for different uses

• Acts as a transition element between the foundation and walls

What is the primary function of a plinth beam?

• Extend above the roofline or the edge of a building's upper floor

• Prevent the spread of fire between different parts of a building

• Resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquakes

• Distribute the load from the superstructure evenly to the foundation

What is the purpose of a Damp Proof Course (DPC) at the plinth level?

• Prevent the spread of fire between different parts of a building

• Provide stability and support to the building's structure

• Act as a barrier between the ground and the walls to prevent moisture

• Shield windows, doors, and walls from direct sunlight

What is the function of a lintel in a building?

• Provide horizontal support to prevent excessive swaying

• Extend beyond the building's facade to protect from sunlight

• Bear the weight of the wall above the opening and prevent sagging

• Create a barrier against rainwater and external elements

What is the primary function of load-bearing walls in a building?

• Resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquakes

• Act as an outer covering of a building's facade

• Distribute the weight of the building's structure down to the foundation

• Divide the interior space of a building into rooms or sections

What are shear walls designed to resist in a building?

• Moisture from being drawn up through capillary action

• Lateral forces such as those caused by wind or earthquakes

• Direct sunlight and excessive heat gain

• Pests like termites and other insects

What is the primary function of curtain walls in a building?

• Protect the interior from weather elements while allowing natural light

• Prevent the spread of fire between different parts of a building

• Resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquakes

• Divide the interior space of a building into rooms or sections

What is the purpose of a fire wall in a building?

• Extend above the roofline or the edge of a building's upper floor

• Provide horizontal support to prevent excessive swaying

• Shield windows, doors, and walls from direct sunlight

• Prevent the spread of fire between different parts of a building or adjacent buildings

What is the function of a sill in a building?

• Provide a stable base for the window or door frame and weatherproofing

• Shield windows, doors, and walls from direct sunlight

• Bear the weight of the wall above the opening and prevent sagging

• Act as a barrier between the ground and the walls to prevent moisture

What is the purpose of Chajjas or Weathersheds in a building?

• Shield windows, doors, and walls from direct sunlight and rainwater

• Bear the weight of the wall above the opening and prevent sagging

• Extend above the roofline or the edge of a building's upper floor

• Resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquakes