WorksheetsU7 SP
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the term used to describe the activities that take place up to the point of applying internal surfaces, most commonly plaster?
First fix
Second fix
Timber frame construction
Steel frame systems
What are the two key elements of steel frame systems (SFS)?
Beams and lintels
Pillars and rafters
Columns and beams
Columns and lintels
Which construction method is still the most common for the development of domestic dwellings in the UK?
Container construction
Straw bale construction
Brick and block construction
Portal frames
What are modular buildings made of?
Steel
Standardised components
Brick and block
Concrete
What is the purpose of building maintenance?
To increase decay and degradation
To reduce building performance
To ensure a building retains its aesthetics and function
To ignore any defects
What is the main element of a substructure that ensures all dead and imposed loads are safely transmitted through to the subsoils?
Basements
Retaining walls
Foundations
Site investigations
What is the purpose of a basement in a building?
To act as a recreational area
To house mechanical equipment
To store construction materials
To provide extra liveable space
What is the main function of a superstructure in a building?
To provide shelter
To store construction materials
To act as a recreational area
To house mechanical equipment
What is the purpose of lintels in a building?
To support the roof
To act as a decorative element
To provide insulation
To provide structural support above windows and doors
What is the main function of a floor in a building?
To provide shelter from the elements
To support the contents of a building
To act as a recreational area
To store construction materials
What is the primary function of a pitched roof in a building?
To provide a space for storage
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building
To facilitate water drainage
To act as a recreational area
What is the main function of windows in a building?
To act as a recreational area
To store construction materials
To let natural light into a room
To provide shelter from the elements
Samuel, Matilda, and James are planning to renovate their school building. What would be the purpose of external works in their renovation project?
To provide scare birds off the garden
To improve energy efficiency
To cut the tress in garden
To enhance the external environment of the building
What is the role of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers?
To encourage the development of the ground source heat pump industry
To provide construction services
To represent a range of different engineering professions in construction
To lobby for small- and medium-sized contractors
What are manufacturers' instructions used for in the construction industry?
To provide the correct usage and/or installation instructions for a piece of equipment
To design and construct buildings
To provide training services
To lobby for small- and medium-sized contractors
