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WorksheetsSGD2333: Wall
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the definition of Wall System?
Form of a structure whether flat or pitched, gabled or hipped
Horizontal planes that must support both live loads and dead loads
Vertical construction of buildings that enclose & separate interior spaces
To create a passage for circulation of interior spaces in the building
All of the following describes the function of walls except:
To provide protection from weather and animal
To transfer load
Separate the interior spaces
To provide passage from a space to another
Non-Load Bearing Wall able to carry the load from above (own weight & load from roof) and transfer it to the foundation.
True
False
A load-bearing wall is an economical method to be used for highrise building
True
False
Which of the following is not a suitable material to be used as a wall in a building?
Concrete
Metal
Timber
Masonry
Which assemblies system does the wall falls under?
Planar assemblies
Linear assemblies
Which of the following is a characteristic of a steel structural frame system?
Do not require fireproofing to qualify as fire-resistive construction
Require diagonal bracing or shear planes for lateral stability
Require fireproofing to qualify as fire-resistive construction
Not suitable to be used as a highrise building construction method
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that describes structural timber frame?
Can be constructed with heavy or light timber methods
Heavy framing uses large beam and girder element
Use of more closely spaced members of smaller dimensions in light framing
Platform framing is one of the heavy framing systems
Which of the following is NOT the characteristic that describes this timber framing construction?
Having studs only one story high
Utilizes studs that rise the full height of the frame
Also referred to as western framing
Each storey resting on the top plates of the story below
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of timber frame structure in a building?
Flexibility
Renewable construction
High levels of thermal insulation
Suitable for highrise building
Which of the following CANNOT be used as material for formwork in cast-in-place concrete construction?
Stone
Timber
Steel
Fibre-glass
Which of the following is NOT the disadvantage of the tilt-up precast concrete wall construction method?
Difficult to Work With on Some Worksites
Not Ideal for Complex Buildings
Lacking in Versatility
Transportation can be costly
Which of the following is NOT the advantage of steel formwork?
Can easily be cut to size on site
Does not absorb moisture
Strong and durable
Can be reused multiple times
Which of the following is NOT the advantage of timber formwork?
Easy handling because it’s lightweight
Very flexible
Damaged parts can be replaced with new one
Can be reused multiple times
Which of the following is NOT the characteristics of a masonry wall?
Consists of modular build blocks bonded together with mortar to form walls.
Usually used to create freeform and complex wall layout.
Exterior wall must be weather-resistant and control heat flow.
Consists of thick, heavy masonry walls of brick or stone
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that describes this masonry wall construction method?
All interior joints are filled with grout.
Bonded with metal wall ties or horizontal joint reinforcement.
Good for thermal insulation.
There is an air gap in between the block layering.
Select the right construction type that best describes the following image:
Reinforced grouted masonry
Cavity walls
Grouted masonry
Reinforced concrete unit masonry
How to prevent discolouration of stones in natural stone masonry wall construction?
Use of noncorrosive ties.
Use of steel ties.
Use of basic cement.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that describes glass block masonry wall?
Allow maximum amount of light into interior space
Provide visual aesthetic
A load-bearing type of wall
Provide great insulation
Which of the following describes a characteristic of this lintel construction method?
Use of steel angle inside the masonry
Use of reinforcing steel embedded in cement between the concrete block
Use of reinforcing steel embedded in cement between the brick block
Use of precast concrete
