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Worksheets1.4.1 Main Elements and Components of Low-Rise Buildings
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Where is the foundation and what is its purpose?
the deepest load-bearing part of a building, typically above ground level
sits on the ground and supports the superstructure
the highest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
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Where is the substructure and what is its purpose?
sits on the ground floor and supports the walls
sits on the walls and supports the upper floor
sits and the upper floor and provides roof support
sits on the foundation and supports the superstructure
Where is the ground floor and what is its purpose?
the floor of a building at water level and provides protection against flooding
the roof of a building at ground level and provides protection against the weather
the substructure of a building at ground level and provides support to the ground
the floor of a building at ground level and provides a level surface to walk on
Where is the superstructure and what is its purpose?
the part of a building entirely above ground and provides the main rooms and space of a building
the part of a building entirely below its foundation and provides beauty support
the part of a building entirely beneath its foundation and stops the building sinking
the part of a pancake entirely below its foundation and supporting a garden fence
Where would you find a wall and what is its purpose?
On top of the roof and provides a chimney
In the foundations and helps to support the floors
Both on the outside and inside of a building and provides support for the floors and roof
Only on the outside of a building and provides protection against the rain
Where would you find the upper floor and what is its purpose
Rests on the ground floor and helps to support the foundations
Sits on the ground floor and helps to hang the cladding
resting on walls and providing additional living space
Resting on the roof and providing a level surface to walk upon
Where would you find a frame and what is its purpose?
Just above the walls and provides lateral support for the roof
Both around and/or throughout a building and provides support for floors and walls
Both on the roof and on the walls and provides essential structural support
On the ground floor and provides a level surface to walk on
Where would you find roof supports and what are the purpose of them?
under the roof and supports the roof
under the roof and help to support the ceiling joists
on top of the roof and provide protection against the elements
on the frame and help to support the back
Where would you find cladding and what is its purpose?
on the upper floor and helps to give the floor strength
outside a wall and provides a finished surface
inside a wall and provides an aesthetic finish
inside the roof and helps to support the roof
Where would you find a roof finish and what is the purpose of the finish?
On the ground and helps to stop flooding
on top of the roof and provides support for the strength of the roof
on top of the roof and provides protection against the elements
On the walls and helps to support the roof
