construction principles

What is the purpose of a site plan?

• To show the interior layout of a building
• To identify the proposed site in relation to its surroundings
• To provide detailed construction assembly instructions
• To estimate material quantities

Which type of foundation is often used for high-rise buildings?

• Raft foundation
• Trench fill foundation
• Strip foundation
• Pile foundation

What is the standard unit of measurement in construction drawings?

• Inch
• Foot
• Metre
• Yard

What does "DPC" stand for in construction?

• Damp Proof Course
• Dry Plaster Cover
• Drainage Protection Cover
• Deep Pour Concrete

Which document is used to record changes to the original construction plans?

• Delivery note
• Variation order
• Bill of quantities
• Risk assessment

What is the purpose of wall ties in cavity walls?

• To support roofing components
• To insulate the cavity
• To tie the inner and outer walls together
• To provide moisture barriers

Which type of roof is commonly used for small extensions or garages?

• Couple roof
• Hipped roof
• Lean-to roof
• Flat roof

What is the typical scale for a block plan?

• 1:20
• 1:2500
• 1:100
• 1:50

What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in construction?

• To estimate material costs
• To show the sequence and timing of tasks
• To design architectural features
• To provide health and safety instructions

Which type of foundation is designed to "float" on unstable ground?

• Strip foundation
• Pile foundation
• Raft foundation
• Pad foundation