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WorksheetsConstruction Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the term for the course material (usually gravel) used in mixing concrete?
Air Brick
Arris
Aggregate
Ballast
What is an Air Brick used for?
To allow ventilation through walls
To form the straight edge of a brick
To mix sand and coarse gravel
To proportion materials accurately
What is the mixture of sand and coarse gravel called?
Batching
Ballast
Bed
Bedding
What does the term 'Batching' refer to in construction?
The process of laying bricks
A horizontal joint
The accurate proportioning of materials to produce a specified mix
A broad bladed chisel used for cutting bricks
What is the term for the mortar upon which the brick is laid or bedded?
Bed
Bedding
Bed Joint
Block-Bonding
What is the process of laying in position a brick or piece of stonework called?
Bed
Bedding
Bed Joint
Block-Bonding
What is a horizontal joint in brickwork called?
Bed
Bedding
Bed Joint
Block-Bonding
What is Block-Bonding used for in compound walls?
To allow ventilation through walls
For binding the two skins together by fitting several courses of brickwork
For cutting bricks
For spreading and rolling mortar
What is a broad bladed chisel used for cutting bricks called?
Bond
Brick trowel
Bolster
Broken Bond
What is the arrangement or pattern of laying bricks and blocks to spread the load through the wall called?
Block-Bonding
Bond/Bonding
Brick trowel
Broken Bond
What is a brick trowel used for?
For cutting bricks
For spreading and rolling mortar
For binding the two skins together
For allowing ventilation through walls
What does the British Standards Institute (BSI) develop and publish in the UK?
Building regulations
Construction materials
Standards
Building designs
What is the purpose of a building line as set by the Local Authority?
To indicate the height of a building
To indicate the outer boundary for a building
To indicate the color of a building
To indicate the number of floors in a building
What are building regulations?
Guidelines for building aesthetics
Documents that set out legal requirements for building standards
Instructions for building maintenance
Recommendations for building materials
What is cavity walling?
A single layer of bricks
Walling built in two separate skins with a void held together by wall ties
A decorative wall finish
A type of wall painting technique
What is the purpose of a Damp Proof Course (DPC)?
To provide insulation
To prevent the passage of water
To enhance the aesthetic appeal
To support the structure
What is concrete composed of?
Cement, sand, and stone
Wood, metal, and plastic
Glass, sand, and water
Clay, straw, and water
What is a datum used for in construction?
To measure temperature
To reference levels
To mix concrete
To paint walls
What are engineering bricks used for?
Decorative purposes
Carrying heavy loads
Insulation
Waterproofing
What is the purpose of facing bricks?
To support the foundation
To provide a good appearance on the face of walling
To create indentations in bricks
To measure materials for concrete
What does "Fair Face" indicate in architecture?
The front line of a building
The vertical setting out of brick courses
Face work of neat appearance
Patterns used on a drawing
What is a "Frog" in the context of bricks?
A type of brick
The indentation in a brick
A tool for measuring materials
A pattern used on drawings
What are footings in construction?
The front line of a building
Projecting courses at the base of a wall
The vertical setting out of brick courses
Patterns used on a drawing
What is the function of a foundation in a building?
To provide a good appearance on the face of walling
To spread the load of a building to the sub-soil
To create indentations in bricks
To measure materials for concrete
What is the "Frontage Line" in architecture?
The front line of a building which can be built on or behind the building line
The vertical setting out of brick courses
A bottomless box used for measuring material
Patterns used on a drawing
What does "Gauge" refer to in bricklaying?
The front line of a building
The vertical setting out of brick courses
A bottomless box used for measuring material
Patterns used on a drawing
What is a "Gauge Box" used for?
To spread the load of a building to the sub-soil
To provide a good appearance on the face of walling
To measure material to be mixed together to form concrete or mortar
To create indentations in bricks
What are hatchings used for in architectural drawings?
To spread the load of a building to the sub-soil
To provide a good appearance on the face of walling
To identify different materials to meet the standards BS1192
To create indentations in bricks
