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WorksheetsCT T20 struct prin 02
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What causes earthquakes?
Erosion of soil
Breaking of rocks along the fault plane
Volcanic eruptions
Heavy rainfall
Which document outlines the structural design actions for earthquake actions in Australia?
AS 1170.4
NCC 2022
B1P1
H1P1
What does B1P1 refer to in the context of earthquake structure requirements?
Structural reliability
Structural reliability and resistance
Footings and slabs
Masonry
What does Table B1D3b in the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions refer to?
Design events for safety
Structural reliability
Footings and slabs
Masonry
Which of the following states is NOT listed as having alpine areas?
NSW
VIC
TAS
QLD
What is one of the criteria for an area to be classified as an alpine area?
Likely to be subject to significant rainfalls
Likely to be subject to significant snowfalls
Likely to be subject to significant windstorms
Likely to be subject to significant heatwaves
What is the title of the standard for steel-framed construction in bushfire areas?
NCC 2022
AS3959-2018
ABCB Housing Provisions
NASH Standard
What does the note in the AS3959-2018 standard indicate about the survival of buildings in a bushfire event?
Buildings will always survive a bushfire event
There is no guarantee that buildings will survive a bushfire event
Buildings will never survive a bushfire event
Buildings will only survive if they are made of concrete
How is a BAL measured?
In increments of radiant heat (expressed in kilowatts/m²)
In increments of temperature (expressed in degrees Celsius)
In increments of flame height (expressed in meters)
In increments of wind speed (expressed in kilometers per hour)
What must every new home built or renovated in a bushfire prone area within Victoria undergo?
A fire drill
A BAL assessment
A wind resistance test
A temperature check
For which BAL level is there no special construction requirement for floors?
BAL-LOW
BAL-12.5
BAL-19
BAL-29
What is the requirement for external doors in BAL-FZ (Flame Zone)?
No special construction requirements
As for BAL-19
Non-combustible or 35 mm solid timber, screened with steel or bronze mesh
Protected by bushfire shutter or non-combustible material
Which BAL level requires non-combustible covering for roofs, with roof/wall junction sealed?
BAL-LOW
BAL-12.5
BAL-19
BAL-29
Which standard must a building in a flood hazard area comply with?
ABCB Standard for Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas
ISO Standard for Flood Management
FEMA Guidelines for Flood Zones
National Building Code for Flood Areas
The requirements for construction in flood hazard areas apply to which of the following building classes?
Class 1 and Class 5 buildings
Class 2 and Class 3 buildings
Class 6 and Class 7 buildings
Class 8 and Class 10 buildings
