13 - Construction Tech Flashcards
Q. Explain your understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work?
A. The RIBA Plan of Work organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating building projects into 8 stages and explains the stage outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges required at each stage. Stages 0-7.
Q. What stages have you been involved with?
A. Stage 1 – preparation and brief – Elizabethan Gallery – produced a RIBA report outlining the requirements for the next stage such as surveys outputs, statutory requirements (pre-planning application) etc.
Stage 2 - Concept Design - Planning Application
Stage 4 - Technical Design - Building Regs Application
Q. what are the different types of wall and roof construction methods you are aware of in residential and commercial?
A. wall – solid wall, cavity wall, stud wall (non-load bearing), load-bearing wall, pile wall (below ground),
Roof construction – flat roof (warm and cold), pitched roof (timber pitched roof structure) or steel frame portal roof (warehouse application).
Q. What foundation types are you aware of?
A. broadly speaking, deep and shallow foundations, piled, strip, pad and raft foundations.
Q. When might piled foundations be used?
A. piled foundations are principally used to transfer the loads from the superstructure through weak, compressible strata onto stronger, more compact, less compressible and stiffer soil or rock at depth, increasing the effective size of a foundation and resisting horizontal loads.
Q. What are the advantages of a concrete framed structure over a steel framed structure?
A. concrete has its own inherent fire protection
its low maintenance
can be cast into any shape
provides a good sound insulation
Q. What building elements are classed as the super structure?
A. anything above ground above the foundations, walls and roof, upper floors, windows, doors etc.
Q. How might you tank a basement?
A. tanking an existing basement I would refer to the relevant BS standard for information but essentially there are 3 methods which are Type A – barrier protection, Type B - structurally integral system and Type C – drained system.
Q. What are the components of a traditional pitched timber roof structure?
A. ridge, rafters, purlins, trusses, eaves, wall plate sat on the wall.
Q. How might an internal partition be altered to provide better acoustic performance?
A. sound proofing via insulation, additional plasterboard and sound dampening.
Q. Give me some examples of the different heating systems present in the properties you maintain/inspect.
A. gas boilers – wet system
Air condition system – provides heating and cooling
Q. What form of floor construction would you expect to find in a block of low-rise purpose-built flats (built circa 1970), to ensure sufficient fire protection?
A. would expect concrete frame and floor construction
Q. Explain the principles of compartmentation in relation to purpose-built blocks of flats
A. to stop the spread of fire and smoke,
Q. Give me some examples of non-traditional forms of domestic dwellings found in the area where you practice
TBC
Q. Selecting one of the above forms of construction, explain the key identification features of this type of construction.
TBC
What is the RIBA plan of works ?
The RIBA Plan of Work organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating building projects into eight stages and explains the stage outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges required at each stage.
Can you expand on the stages please ?
0: Strategic Definition. …
1: Preparation and Briefing. …
2: Concept Design. …
3: Spatial Coordination. …
4: Technical Design. …
5: Manufacturing & Construction. …
6: Handover and Close Out. …
7: In Use.
At what stage would you go to tender ?
Stage 4 - Technical Design
At what ribs stage would you go for a planning application ?
Stage 3 - Spatial coordination
At what stage would you go to for buuling regulation application ?
Stage 4 - Technical Design
What are the amin changes from RIBA 2015/13 ?
Renaming of stages
introduction of BIM
What are Building regulations ?
The Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health of people in or about those buildings
What are approved documents ?
Practical guidance on ways to comply with the functional requirements in the Building Regulations is contained in a series of 14 Approved Documents.
What are MMC ?
Although ‘modern methods of construction’ (MMC) is a 21st century term, it describes an approach to building properties more quickly, reliably and sustainably that has been developing over several decades.
What would the typical construction of a Victorian property be ?
Solid brick walls, shallow strip foundations, timber floor and roof joists, timber roof structure and slate covering, brick chimney stack, some bays windows, timber windows.
22 Glamis - What did you apply for approved doc L1b ? What is this doc ? What were the uu values applicably introduced to the agragabe ?
The proposed u value for the construction. Table 3 - proposed u value to be aimed for.
What information did you include in your sections ?(22 Glamis Av )
Floor, wall and roof construction.
Pinehuagh - what is a lawful development application ? When does this not apply ? What is the purpose of it ?
In summary, lawful development is development against which no enforcement action may be taken and where no enforcement notice is in force, or, for which planning permission is not required. Used to prove the development does not require a full planning application.
What is approved doc K ?
Approved D K - Protection from falling, collision and impact
What are the difference between c old and warm roof ?
Flat or pitched roof. Flat is where the insulation is placed.
What did you advise a warm roof was the best option ?
As there was a number of issue both financial and logistically regarding the installation of cross ventilation for a cold roof
How did you prepare costs for review ?
from BCIS
How would you review and extension of time ?
Consider is it a relevant event
Process and review the contractors claim
Formally issue confirmation and the revised completion date
What stage of riba is the planning application ?
Stage 2 - Concept Design
What stage of riba is the building regs ?
Stage 4 - Technical Design
Can you talk me through the construction of your building in general please ? What masonry bond ?
Cavity wall construction - stretcher bond, pitched roof, timber floors, concrete slab to garage
What size pads tones were specified for the steel work ?
TBC
What’s the different types of foundations ?
Strip, pad, pile, raft
What is the difference between a pad and a raft ?
pad for a steel member, raft across whole building to evenly distribute the load.
What was the roof specified for 22 Glamis Av ?
warm roof
At Lenore care home what did you reference for approved document m and l ?
L - insulation and u value. M - access to and use, door width and hallway widths
Approved document K for pinehuagh, what were they ?
Min riser = 150-220 Min going = 220-300 for residential dwelling
What is a BRE Doc ?
BRE delivers innovative and rigorous products, services, standards and qualifications which are used around the globe to make buildings better for people and for the environment.
What is a British standard ?
British Standards are the standards produced by the BSI Group which is incorporated under a royal charter and which is formally designated as the national standards body for the UK
What are the main types of construction ?
Brick, timber frame, steel frame, concrete formwork, SIPS, etc
What are the RIBA stages ?
0: Strategic Definition -During Stage 0, the project must be strategically appraised and defined, so that a detailed brief can be drafted. This is done to ensure that the client’s business case has been properly considered and addressed.
1: Preparation and Briefing - Stage 1 involves developing the project brief and conducting any necessary feasibility studies. Factors like site information, spatial requirements, budget restrictions, risk analysis and project outcomes must all be considered.
2: Concept Design - The initial concept design for the building will now be produced in line with the project brief. At Stage 2, the team will also develop several key project strategies, like security and sustainability.
3: Spatial Coordination - The concept design will be further developed, and the architectural, building services and structural engineering designs are coordinated and checked by the lead designer.
4: Technical Design - Stage 4 involves refining the architectural, building services and structural engineering designs in greater detail. Technical designs will be developed. Designs by any specialist subcontractors will be completed.
5: Manufacturing & Construction - This stage is when the actual process of building starts. This includes manufacturing building systems and erecting any components of the building that have been made off-site. During Stage 5, the designer should also carry out site inspections and compile quality reports.
6: Handover and Close Out - This phase focuses on the successful handover of the completed building, in line with the project programme and also includes completing initial aftercare tasks.
7: In Use - This involves a post-occupancy evaluation of the building to determine the project’s performance. It is also when facilities and asset management is implemented.
What are the types of foundations ?
Strip
Pad
Raft
Pile
What are some types of piled foundations ?
Bored Piling. Driven Piling. Screw Piling. Mini Piling. Sheet Piling.
What is a secant pile ?
A Secant Piled Wall is a retaining wall constructed for ground retention prior to excavation. The wall is formed by constructing alternating primary (female) and secondary (male) piles where the secondary piles partially cut into either side of the primary piles in order to form a continuous impervious structure.
