Describe the typical components of buildings and structures

Label the main components of a building and state their function.

• Main components include: roof, walls, windows, doors, foundation, and their functions (e.g., roof - protects from weather, walls - provide structure, windows - allow light and ventilation, doors - entry/exit, foundation - supports the building).

• Main components include: chimney, balcony, garden, and their functions (e.g., chimney - decorates the roof, balcony - provides extra space, garden - adds color).

• Main components include: elevator, escalator, swimming pool, and their functions (e.g., elevator - moves people up and down, escalator - moves people horizontally, swimming pool - for recreation).

• Main components include: garage, attic, basement, and their functions (e.g., garage - stores cars, attic - stores old items, basement - for laundry).

Match the word to the definition.

• E. Inside the building

• Enclose

• F. Upright - up and down

• Ventilation

• C. Surround or close off from outside

• Exterior

• B. How air gets into a building

• Vertical

• D. Outside the building

• Interior

Which two words from the subject specific word list (Enclose, Vertical, Ventilation, Interior, Exterior, Reinforce) can be used together in a subject specific sentence?

• Enclose and Vertical

• Ventilation and Interior

• Exterior and Reinforce

• All of the above

The main characteristics of a load bearing wall in buildings are:

• It supports structural loads from above and transfers them to the foundation.

• It is only used for partitioning rooms and does not carry any load.

• It is always made of glass or lightweight materials.

• It is not connected to the building's foundation.

The main characteristics of a non-load bearing wall in buildings are:

• They do not support structural loads other than their own weight.

• They carry the weight of the roof and floors above.

• They are always made of reinforced concrete.

• They are essential for the stability of the entire building.

Label the different materials used for flooring shown in the images:

• (a) Tile, (b) Granite, (c) Marble, (d) Concrete.

• (a) Marble, (b) Tile, (c) Granite, (d) Wood.

• (a) Concrete, (b) Marble, (c) Tile, (d) Granite.

• (a) Wood, (b) Concrete, (c) Marble, (d) Tile.

Which of the following are examples of openings?

• A door and a window

• A table and a chair

• A book and a pen

• A wall and a floor

The purpose of doors and openings is to:

• Provide access and ventilation

• Support the roof structure

• Decorate the building

• Increase the building height

The function of a lintel is:

• To support the load above openings like doors and windows

• To provide ventilation in a room

• To act as a decorative element only

• To serve as a flooring material

Label the drawing to show the main components of a building.

• Foundation, walls, roof, windows, doors

• Engine, wheels, seats, steering wheel

• Roots, stem, leaves, flowers

• CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse