WorksheetsUnit 102-Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What drawing would be used to show the foundation detail?
Front elevation
Location plan
Site plan
Section through.
Which scale is commonly used on a detail drawing?
1:5
1:100
1:250
1:2500
Which one of the following could be used to take a measurement from an original drawing?
Protractor
Scale rule
T square
Set square
Why must existing gas supplies be located before building work begins?
To cover them with concrete for protection
To ensure new pipework can be connected
To allow maintenance to be carried out
To prevent damage to the services.
Why should site clearance take place?
To allow materials to be delivered
To ensure the site is ready for setting out
To reduce the cost of removing the topsoil
To allow Building Inspectors time to inspect the site
Which one of the following describes the building line?
A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the HSE
The centre line of a proposed or existing building
A gridline used to mark the position of internal walls
A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the Local Authority.
What ratio should be used when setting out a right angled corner?
1:2:3
3:4:5
4:5:6
5:6:7
Which one of the following should be used to set out a right angled quoin?
Storey rod
T square
Straight edge
Builder’s square
It is important to check the diagonal measurements when setting out to ensure the building is;
level
plumb
square
gauged
Which one of the following will detail the safe sequence of work?
Method statement
Building Regulations
Specification
Drawings
What action should be taken if the material being used on site does not match the material stated in the specification?
Report to the supervisor and ask for clarification
Continue working with the current materials
Report to the HSE and ask for clarification
Seek approval from the Building Inspector
When transferring levels over a distance, a spirit level should be used with a;
builder’s square
straight edge
site square
storey rod
A site datum is used to establish a;
levels
lengths
square
position
How should a wall position be transferred from profiles onto foundation concrete?
Level from ranging line and mark using mortar screed
Plumb from ranging line and mark using mortar screed
Gauge from ranging line and mark using concrete screed
Measure from ranging line and mark using concrete screed
Why is it important to protect site datums from damage?
To comply with HSE guidance
To comply with Building Regulations
To ensure the accuracy of levels taken
To ensure the accuracy of dimensions taken
What is the timber profile shown in the image used for?
To provide access for excavators
To support the sides of a trench
To set out wall positions
To set out levels
Which one of the following should be used when checking for gauge?
Ranging line
Straight edge
Tape measure
Builder’s square
A 90° angle should be established using a;
ranging line
straight edge
profile board
builder’s square
When pouring concrete into foundation trenches, pegs can be used to ensure the correct ;
level
strength
workability
finish
How can a spirit level be checked for accuracy?
By using a builder’s square to check the level
By reversing the level between two level pegs
By cleaning the level after use
By levelling against a storey rod
