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WorksheetsFixings and materials used in construction
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 21mins
Cement is a binding agent, a (a) powder that can be used to make a bonding (b) or added to (c) improving its ability to be (d) . Commonly used to shape bathroom floors and lay bricks
Concrete uses (a) as a bonding agent. (b) and sand act as the main structural components, providing strength, stability, and bulk. (c) fills voids between larger aggregates and contributes to the concrete's surface (d) .
Construction Adhesive - Ideal for (a) materials like (b) , plasterboard, and (c) ; provides strong, durable bonds (d) the need for screws or nails.
Epoxy adhesive - combines (a) chemicals to provide a strong, durable bond for (b) bolts and rods in concrete. It is (c) to chemicals and weather, cures quickly, and is suitable for (d) applications.
Silicone adhesive - (a) in flexibility, (b) resistance, and moisture resistance, making it suitable for (c) and (d) -moisture environments.
Acrylic adhesive - bonds (a) and strongly to many surfaces like metal, plastic, and glass. It is (b) , weather-resistant, and can (c) vibration and temperature changes, making it ideal for (d) and outdoor use.
Polyurethane adhesive - offers (a) strength, (b) , and abrasion resistance, making it ideal for (c) and (d) applications.
Match the following
1
Head
2
Thread
3
Shank
4
Drive
match the screw to its application
used to fasten metal sheets
used to fasten plastic roof sheets
heavy duty fixing for all applications
used to fasten timbers together
used to fasten decking boards
Identify each of the following screw heads
Hex head
Phillips
torx drive
Slotted head
Hex drive
identify each of the nails below
Framing gun nail
Fixout gun nail
Roofing nail
Common nail
Finsihing nail
Joist hangers are (a) brackets used to support and hold (b) . They are (c) preventing erosion and they prevent joist from (d) or falling.
A (a) head and bolt is used to securely join timber or timber to metal, especially in (b) structures. Its smooth head gives a (c) finish and the square section under the head stops it from (d) when tightened, making it strong and easy to install.
(a) bar is placed inside concrete to make it stronger and stop it from (b) or (c) under pressure. It helps concrete hold its (d) in buildings, driveways, footings, and slabs.
