WorksheetsSuperstructure
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Identify 3 functions of an external wall.
Strength and stability
Form and functionality
Ergonomically proportional
Resistance to weather and ground moisture
Resistance to the passage of heat
A low rise building is classed as one which has how many storeys?
Less than 2 storeys
Less than 4 storeys
More then 5 storeys
Between 5 and 10 storeys
The main purpose of the cavity in a traditional brick and block external wall is what?
To allow moisture build up in the cavity to escape
To be filled (full or partially) with insulation to increase the thermal performance
To allow adequate spacing of wall ties to hold the two leaf’s together
To allow the building to breath
An internal load bearing wall is likely to be constructed out of what?
Timber studs
Lightweight steel frame
Concrete blockwork
Plasterboard
What is the main difference between the function of a solid ground floor and a suspended timber upper floor?
To resist moisture entering the building
To reduce noise travelling between floors
To reduce the spread of fire through a building
What is the purpose of the DPM in a solid ground floor construction?
To reduce heat loss from a building
To reduce noise travelling between floors
To reduce the spread of fire through a building
To resist moisture entering the building
What does the term ‘aesthetics’ mean?
Relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
Designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive
Which approved document is concerned with the design of staircases?
Approved document Part L
Approved document Part M
Approved Document Part K
Which foundation would be specified for a medium-rise steel frame hotel building with good ground bearing capacity soil?
Raft
Pile
Pad
Which foundation would be specified for a low-rise timber framed domestic building where the soil investigations have identified a large amount of clay in the soil?
Pile
Raft
Strip
What is the main purpose of a damp proof course (DPC) in a building?
To provide structural support
To prevent moisture from rising through the walls
To enhance the aesthetic appeal
To improve thermal insulation
What is the primary function of thermal insulation in a building?
To enhance the aesthetic appeal
To reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency
To provide structural support
To prevent moisture from entering the building
Which material is commonly used for damp proof membranes (DPM) in construction?
Wood
Plastic
Concrete
Glass
What is the main function of a lintel in a building?
To provide a decorative finish
To support the weight above an opening
To improve thermal insulation
To prevent moisture ingress
