Structural Materials Revision

Components of a typical building structural system​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• floor slabs
• beams & columns
• foundations
• structural walls
• cladding
• roofing materials
• interior furnishings
• electrical systems

Reorder the following according to the load transfer mechanism

• floor slabs

• columns

• foundations

• beams

Prefabricated structures refers to entire sections of buildings (modules) are built off-site and then assembled on-site

• True

• False

The 5 types of formwork are: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• timber
• steel
• aluminium
• plastic
• fabric
• copper
• stone
• bitumenous
• earth materials
• aggregate

Concrete consists of:

Essential Characteristics of high-quality concrete?

• Uniform throughout a batch and batches

• Finish

• Good finishing characteristics

• Quality Assurance

• Fluidity, compactibility, no segregation

• Workability

The followings is NOT associated with reinforced concrete

• High compressive strength to unit cost

• High resistance to fire and water

• High maintenance cost

• Long service life

The following is NOT associated with reinforced concrete

• Low tensile strength

• Requires expensive formwork

• High strength to unit weight

• Large sections

• Properties depends on mixing proportions and curing

The following is NOT one of the advantages of steel

• High strength to weight ratio

• Uniformity in properties

• Elasticity

• Low maintenance cost

• Recyclability

What are the advantages of timber in construction?