CT2 End of Term 1

Is this a Precast or Cast Insitu Concrete frame?

• Cast Insitu

• Precast

• Neither

This is an image of...

• Timber formwork

• Timber framing

• A massive timber cake tin

• Timber cladding

Answer explanation

Formwork!

This is an image of...

• Steel reinforcement

• Steel cabling

• Steel rebar

• Steel Wiring

Answer explanation

Both!

Its called Steel reinforcement but on site you will hear it called rebar

A cast insitu concrete frame is a good choice for a complex curved building

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True!

Will my portfolio work get capped at a low 3rd if its uploaded just 1 minute late to the Dropbox?

• Absolutely, 100% Yes

• No way. Rich will let me off as he's an all-round jolly good egg

Which Foundation?

The requirement to support a structural frame

Good load bearing ground.

• Augered Pile Foundation

• Pad Foundation

• Driven Pile Foundation

• Raft Foundation

Answer explanation

Pad Foundation.

The standard foundation for a structural frame if the ground has a good load bearing capacity

Which Foundation?

The requirement to support a structural frame.

Poor ground to a significant depth, tall building (high loads), requirement to avoid noise & vibration on site.

• Augered Pile Foundation

• Pad Foundation

• Driven Pile Foundation

• Raft Foundation

Answer explanation

CFA / Augured Pile Foundation.

Good in built up areas, but you need to get rid of the soil. (Difficult and expensive if contaminated)

Which Foundation?

The requirement to support a structural frame.

Poor ground to a significant depth, tall building (high loads), requirement to avoid removal of soil off-site

• Augered Pile Foundation

• Pad Foundation

• Driven Pile Foundation

• Raft Foundation

Answer explanation

Driven Piled Foundation.

Creates noise and vibration - not good in built up areas

The strip of concrete cast between pad foundations / pile caps is called a....

• Ground beam

• Strip foundation

• Concrete plinth

• Retaining wall

In the gym.

The deadlift exercise primarily works your...

• Back

• Legs

• Chest

• Shoulders

Answer explanation

It works loads of muscles but it is primarily a back exercise