ABB107 Small Scale Building and Construction-Exam Prep Questions With Verified Solutions |Graded A+

ABB107 Small Scale Building and Construction-Exam Prep Questions With Verified Solutions |Graded A+ Questions Answers What is a Temporary Benchmark (TBM)? A fixed known elevation used for level control during survey works and construction excavations. What is a Datum? A permanent point on a construction project used as a REFERENCE POINT for all other vertical dimensions. (HEIGHTS) What does AHD mean and what is it? Australian Height Datum. It is the height of the 'mean astronomic tide' of that locality. What are easements? Right of use or access to a specific part of a property granted to someone who is not the owner. E.g. Neighbours access, public sewer, Energex power supply etc. What are the three main steps of site preparation? 1. Clearing the site2. Site set out3. Levelling methods. Who is authorized to do a site set out during site preparation? A licensed surveyor. What are the in-ground services to be aware of during site preparation? Sewers, stormwater, water, electrical & gas. Label Diagram 3: Labelling parts of a house (1 min max) check the correct answers What are latent conditions? Surprises that happen during site preparation - problems that you find underground. What is the textural classification of soil? Who is authorised to classify soil? The proportion of sand, silt and clay particles that make up the mineral fraction of the soil.This classification is made by Geotechnical Engineers after collecting the bore logs on site. What are the three main soil types? 1. Sand soil2. Clay soil3. Rock soil What are the three main steps of a Ge otechnical Investigation done on site before placing the foundations? 1 / 7 ABB107 Small Scale Building and Construction - Exam prep