WorksheetsConstruction: The built environment life cycle
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is Raw Material Extraction?
a process where raw materials are grown
a process where raw materials are harvested from a natural environment
a process where raw materials are made
What is an advantage of Raw material extraction?
Raw materials extraction comes with many disadvantages. Explain 2...?
Match the following Raw material Extraction
Oil and Gas Extraction
Forestry Extraction
Quarry Extraction
Mining Extraction
In stage 2- Manufacturing, How many types of materials are used as components on buildings and structures.
8
9
10
7
Steel is an essential material for the construction industry. Identify uses for steel. (pick 2)
Fixings and Fastening
Beams
Flooring
Wires
What are the advantages of using copper?
Does not rust
Only lasts 2 years
Cheap
Strong under weight pressure
Plastic Extrusion is ...................
Heating up plastic to then be compressed into a mould.
Heating up plastic to put in a mould.
Heating plastic, forcing it into a die to shape then cutting it to its correct length.
Heating plastic to become a liquid and it's injected into a mould like a balloon.
Stage 3- Construction- Identify the image that has been altered?
Stage 3- Construction- Identify the image that is a new build?
Stage 3- Construction- Identify the image that has an extension?
Stage 3- Construction- Identify the image that is an infrastructure project?
Stage 4- Operation and Maintenance. Match the type of maintenance with the definition?
Planned and preventive
Work that is carried out on an agreement
Cyclical Maintenance
Work carried out regularly
Emergency Maintenance
Needs to be done for safety reasons
Stage 5- Demolition- The reasons for demolition is ......
That it is in the way.
That it's reached it's end of life and can effect the environment
Because the builder wants to.
That it is ugly/ an eye sore
Stage 6- Disposal, Reuse and Recycle- Identify two tools/machines that are used for excavation?
Stage 6- Disposal, Reuse and Recycle- Name two sustainable material used in construction
Wood
Textiles
Steel
Plastic sheeting
Explain the term Recycle?
Describe the term Reuse?
