Construction Design Principles Quiz Week 4

A low rise building is classed as one which has how many storeys?

• Less than 2 storeys

• Less than 4 storeys

• More than 5 storeys

The main purpose of the cavity in a traditional brick and block external wall is what?

• To allow moisture build up in the cavity to escape

• To be filled (full or partially) with insulation to increase the thermal performance

• To allow adequate spacing of wall ties to hold the two leaf’s together

A construction material which uses clay soil mixed with water and straw is known as what?

• Cob

• Velox

• Straw Bale

Identify 2 advantages of using timber frame.

• Can use off–site construction methods

• Can use off–site construction methods

• Work is needed to meet the requirements for fire rating of individual walls etc.

• Historical record of success, accepted by financial institutions

• Minimal site storage requirements and reduced trip hazards

A portal frame is a type of steel frame construction.

• True

• False

What is the vertical section of a steel frame called?

• I-beam

• Column

• Cross-section

What is the main benefit for specifying portal frame?

• Cheaper method

• Aesthetically pleasing

• Offers large and uninterrupted internal space

Identify which part of a timber frame wall construction is the ‘load bearing’ element

• Block work

• Brickwork

• Timber Frame

 SIP stands for what?

• Supportive Insulated Panels

• Structural Insulated Panels

• Structural Integral Panels  

Identify 2 advantages to using SIPs

• Requires no additional fire proofing

• High level of quality assurance

• Often used in heavily populated urban areas as it is quick and easy to erect where space is limited

• Alterations easily accomodated

• Quick and easy to assemble and minimal skilled labour required