WorksheetsACT - Site Constraints, Ground Investigation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following services is a common constraint on construction projects?
Topography
Water and wastewater connections
Weather conditions
Building aesthetics
Why are ground investigations important in construction?
To improve building aesthetics
To plan the layout of rooms
To estimate the workers needed
To assess soil, rock and water suitability
Click any/all of the environmental constraints you might need to consider on a construction project...
Certain species of birds, mammals and animals e.g. whooper swan
Salmon or other fish species in watercourses
Grassland used by cows and livestock
Legal Ownership
Cultural Heritage buildings or sites e.g. standing stones
What does the acronym SAC stand for?
Structural Assessment and Compliance
Site Access Control
Survey and Construction
Special Area of Conservation
Inland Fisheries Ireland biggest concern is flooding?
True
False
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) measures....
Aesthetic Appeal of site
Moisture Content of Soil
Soil Stiffness
The benefits of proceeding with a project
In Construction and Project Management, decision making can often be centered around the Triple Constraint which is Time, Cost and -----
(a)
Why is sustainable construction important?
Because it is more cost effective.
Because it protects the environment today.
Because it makes use of finite resources.
Because it protects the environment and resources while taking into account future generations.
Which of the following are forms of ground investigation?
Borehole
Trial Pit
Walkover Survey
Topographical Survey
Cohesive soils are....
Soils with small particles
Soils (and gravels) that are mixed in size
Soils that are "sticky" in texture and retain shape
Soils that are are free draining
What is the unit of measurement of Force?
Kilogram (kg)
Newtown (N)
Metre (m)
Joules (J)
What type of load acts at a single point on a structure?
Variable Action
Uniformly Distributed Load
Live Load
Point Load
Which of the following is an example of a Uniformly Distributed Load?
The weight of roof tiles on a roof
A car parked on a multi story car park floor slab
A person standing on Beam
What is the main purpose of a strip foundation?
To provide insulation for the structure
To distribute the weight of continuous loads into the ground
To support point loads like columns
To reduce water penetration
A replacement pile....
Is a pile that is pushed into the ground
Is a pile constructed by removing soil and placing reinforced concrete in the void
Is an interlocking pile used to create a retaining wall
An end bearing pile with a pile cap
