btec construction
identify two types of load that buildings are designed to resist. - answersnow,self weight
what are the different types of foundations. - answerpile,raft,strip foundations
what are the types of roofs. - answerhip roofs ,lean to,flat roof.
what are the functions of a roof. - answerA roof must be weather resistant to
rain,snow ,wind and sun .
A roof should have good thermal insulation properties .
The durability of a roof should be equal to or in excess of those materials used in the
remainder of the building .
give two design features that will reduce the spread of fire. -
answercomplimenting,paints that are fire resistance
types of walls. - answerload bearing wall , cavity wall,retaining wall
types of external walls. - answermasonry,Tiber frame,sips
types of internal walls. - answersolid ,stud walls
name the functions of a wall. - answerTo hold the ceiling up ,To separate us from the
outside,insulates from weather ,To provide privacy ,sound insulation,fire privation
name the legal requirements in pre construction. - answerhealth and safety plan,method
statements and risk assessments,informing hse,get planning permission,design the
building
what are method statements. - answermethod statements are detailed instructions on
how to do separate jobs
what are risk assessments. - answerrisk assessments are each job must be assessed
for potential risks
what planning takes place in construction. - answerscaled site layout plan indicating site
accommodation,workforce facilities,storage accommodation,temporary roads to site
explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a trench/mass fill concrete foundation.
- answeradvantage:its quicker to fill a large amount of ground
disadvantage : you will have to dig a long way
identify two types of load that buildings are designed to resist. - answersnow,self weight
what are the different types of foundations. - answerpile,raft,strip foundations
what are the types of roofs. - answerhip roofs ,lean to,flat roof.
what are the functions of a roof. - answerA roof must be weather resistant to
rain,snow ,wind and sun .
A roof should have good thermal insulation properties .
The durability of a roof should be equal to or in excess of those materials used in the
remainder of the building .
give two design features that will reduce the spread of fire. -
answercomplimenting,paints that are fire resistance
types of walls. - answerload bearing wall , cavity wall,retaining wall
types of external walls. - answermasonry,Tiber frame,sips
types of internal walls. - answersolid ,stud walls
name the functions of a wall. - answerTo hold the ceiling up ,To separate us from the
outside,insulates from weather ,To provide privacy ,sound insulation,fire privation
name the legal requirements in pre construction. - answerhealth and safety plan,method
statements and risk assessments,informing hse,get planning permission,design the
building
what are method statements. - answermethod statements are detailed instructions on
how to do separate jobs
what are risk assessments. - answerrisk assessments are each job must be assessed
for potential risks
what planning takes place in construction. - answerscaled site layout plan indicating site
accommodation,workforce facilities,storage accommodation,temporary roads to site
explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a trench/mass fill concrete foundation.
- answeradvantage:its quicker to fill a large amount of ground
disadvantage : you will have to dig a long way
