Building Elements

Question 1

What is superstructure?

Answer 1

Is the structural elements of the building which are above ground or the damp proof course.

Question 2

What is included within the superstructure?

Answer 2

Frame: load-bearing framework
Upper floors
Roof
Stairs & Ramps
External wlls
Windows doors
Internal walls
Doors

Question 3

What is the substructure?

Answer 3

-Can be described as, all works below the underside of screed, or where no screed exists he underside of the lowest floor finishes
- Function of the substructure is to transfer the load of the building into the ground

Question 4

What is included within the substructure?

Answer 4

• Foundations up to and including the damp proof course
• lowest floor assembly below the underside of the screed or the lowest floor finish

Question 5

What is an external wall?

Answer 5

• an external wall is a wall forming the external enclosure of a building
• the external enclosure of a building which comprises the area between the internal dominant face and the outside of a building