Principles of Construction Part G

What does the hatching in the image shown represent?

• Earth

• Concrete

• Brickwork

• Blockwork

What does the hatching in the image represent?

• Damp proof course

• Wood (sawn)

• Concrete

• Hardcore

What does the hatching in the image represent?

• Blockwork

• Stonework

• Brickwork

• Earth

What does the hatching in the image represent?

• Blockwork

• Sand

• Brickwork

• Concrete

Calculate the area of this gable end

• 13.8m2

• 12.5m2

• 11.04m2

• 15.2m2

What is the standard thickness of a mortar joint in brickwork?

• 20mm

• 15mm

• 10mm

• 5mm

What is the volume of concrete needed for a strip foundation 3.2m x 0.6m x 0.9m?

• 1.5m3

• 1.728m3

• 1.628m3

• 1.387m3

What is the total volume of concrete required for a slab measuring 5m x 4m x 0.15m?

• 2.5m3

• 3.0m3

• 3.5m3

• 4.0m3

What type of foundation is suitable for a isolated brick pier?

• Raft

• Pad

• Strip

• Pile

Which of the following is NOT a type of brick bond?

• English bond

• Stretcher bond

• Flemish bond

• Header course